House Passes Moffitt Veterans Fire Examination Bill
The Illinois House has passed a bill aimed to aid veterans who want to become fire fighters.
Monmouth-Roseville Teacher Electronically Solicited Student
More details have been released in regard to the Monmouth-Roseville Junior High School teacher who allegedly sexually solicited a male 15-year old student.
Johnson, S. Maxine
Mrs. S. Maxine Johnson, 84, of Galesburg died at 11:46 pm Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Marigold Health Care Center.
Anderson, John V.
Mr. John V. Anderson, 72, of Galesburg died at 9:25 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Heartland Health Care Center.
Hunt, Delores V.
Delores V. Hunt, 80, of Rio, Illinois passed away April 12, 2015 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois surrounded by her family.
Dixon, Lois A.
Lois A. Dixon, 78, of Little York, IL died at 12:54 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home.
No Winston or Mariota at Draft, 26 Others Accept
CHICAGO (AP) — While 26 draft-eligible players have accepted invitations from the NFL to attend the proceedings later this month, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota are not among them.
Blackhawks’ Kane Expected To Return for Game 1 vs. Preds
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 of Chicago’s opening-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Both Blackhawks, Predators Ready to Square Off in Playoffs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators certainly can agree that how they finished the regular season doesn’t matter now that it’s the postseason.
Light-Headed Brandon Phillips Leaves Reds’ Game at Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Phillips left the Cincinnati’s game against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning Wednesday night because of light headedness.
With La Stella on DL, could Bryant make Cubs’ debut Friday?
CHICAGO (AP) — Could Kris Byrant make his Chicago Cubs’ debut as early as Friday?
Indians’ Carrasco Hit In Face With Line Drive in 4-1 Loss
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was struck in the face by a line drive in the first inning and Chicago’s Jose Quintana pitched six strong innings, leading the White Sox to a 4-1 win on
DeSclafani, Reds Beat Cubs 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony DeSclafani threw seven scoreless innings, Joey Votto had two hits and drove in a run, and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Chicago Council Expected To Approve $5M for Shooting Case
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago City Council is expected to approve a $5 million settlement in the death of a teenager who was shot by a police officer 16 times last October.
Report: Plane Changed Course Before Deadly Illinois Crash
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A preliminary report on the airplane crash that killed seven people near Bloomington confirms the pilot unexpectedly changed course as he approached the airport.
Rauner Extends Tax Return Deadline For Tornado Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has extended tax return deadlines for residents affected by last week’s tornado and severe weather in parts of DeKalb and Ogle counties.
Former Chicago Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing City Funds
CHICAGO (AP) — A former clerk for the city of Chicago has pleaded guilty to charges she stole about $741,000 in taxpayer money for personal use.
Rauner SIU Commencement Speech Draws Some Criticism
CARBONDALE, Il. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s planned commencement speech at Southern Illinois University is drawing protests from some who cite the first-term Republican’s call to cut state funding to universities by 31.5 percent.
Ebertfest Set To Begin in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Artist Rick Harney was busy this week sprucing up the Roger Ebert statue outside the Virginia Theatre in Champaign for the start of Ebertfest.
Chicago Gospel Festival To Pay Tribute To Late Artists
CHICAGO (AP) — An all-star tribute to the late gospel artists Andrae Crouch and Walter Hawkins is part of the lineup for the 30th Chicago Gospel Music Festival.