Galesburg Clean Up Days Scheduled To Start Monday
If you’re traveling through Galesburg next week and come across piles of unwanted items lining the streets–don’t be alarmed.
Monmouth College To Hold National Security Event
An area college is scheduled to host a research colloquium on national security next week.
Panthers Sign Free-Agent Cornerback Tillman to 1-year Deal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers signed free-agent cornerback Charles Tillman to a one-year contract.
Cubs Prospect Baez Takes Leave After Sister Dies
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs say second baseman Javier Baez will take a leave of absence from their Triple-A Iowa affiliate following the death of his sister.
White Sox Hope to Put on Show for Fans in Home Opener
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu hopes the Chicago White Sox put on a show for their fans when they meet the Minnesota Twins in Friday’s home opener.
Royals beat White Sox 4-1 for season-opening 3-game sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Edinson Volquez dazzled for eight innings in his Royals debut, Lorenzo Cain made a pair of spectacular catches after driving in a run, and Kansas City beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1
Bulls Pull Off a Staggering Comeback, Beat Heat 89-78
MIAMI (AP) — Pau Gasol had 16 points and 15 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls easily wiped out a 19-point halftime deficit to beat Miami 89-78 on Thursday night, dealing a huge blow to the Heat’s playoff
Jaskin, Allen Lead Blues Past Blackhawks 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Stastny scored the game-winner, Dmitrij Jaskin broke a 16-game scoreless string, and Jake Allen made 21 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in
Search Continues in Tiny Illinois Town Hit by Tornado
FAIRDALE, Ill. (AP) — Emergency crews are searching homes and other structures in a northern Illinois town to make sure nobody is trapped rubble left by Thursday’s deadly tornado.
Nevada City Clerk Named to Bloomington Post
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A woman with 15 years of local government experience has been named Bloomington’s city clerk.
Buffalo Grove Police Dog Dies of Cancer
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (AP) –A memorial has been scheduled for a Buffalo Grove police dog that died of cancer this week.
Illinois Farmland Prices Fall, Especially in the East
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A land-managers’ organization says farmland prices fell across much of Illinois in 2014 but more sharply in the eastern part of the state than other areas.
Authorities: Dad Left Girl in Trash Can Near Forest Preserve
CHICAGO (AP) — Child welfare authorities say the father of a 3-year-old girl found alone near a suburban Chicago forest preserve left her in a trash can.
Madigan to feds: Cancel Loans of Ex-Everest College Students
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says students who attended the failed Everest Colleges should not have to repay federal student loans.
Peoria Man Gets 67 Years in Teen’s Shooting Death
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — One of two brothers charged with murder in a central Illinois teenager’s shooting death has been sentenced to nearly 70 years in prison.
Springfield Orders Food Trucks to Back Up
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Food trucks in Springfield, Illinois will have to set up shop away from brick-and-mortar restaurants under new city rules.
Former State Caseworker Pleads Not Guilty to Theft
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Illinois Department of Human Services caseworker accused of stealing more than $35,000 in funds intended to help poor families has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Rauner Lifts Freeze on $100 Million in Corporate Tax Credits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration is approving $100 million in business tax incentives while suspending more than $200 million in grants for social services and parks.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Father of Girl Found Alone
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cook County Sheriff’s office says an arrest warrant has been issued for the father of a 3-year-old who was found alone near a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Gas Station Owners Oppose Illinois Gas Tax Increase
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Advocates for service station owners and taxpayers are calling on Illinois lawmakers to oppose any potential fuel tax hike to pay for road projects.