Incoming District 205 Superintendent Recognized as “Distinct Superintendent”
A statewide accolade was recently awarded to District 205’s incoming Superintendent.
Best-Selling Author Shares Story With Galesburg
A New York Times best-selling author and daughter of a local icon, is visiting Galesburg this week to speak with residents and share her stories.
Sandburg College Names Art Gallery in Honor of Sculptor
The Art Gallery at Carl Sandburg College has been named in honor of a painter and sculptor who has given back to the community.
Pau Gasol Wins Pro Basketball Writers’ Magic Johnson Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Bulls All-Star Pau Gasol has won the Magic Johnson Award, given by the Professional Basketball Writers Association to the player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation with the media.
Bulls’ Mirotic out for Game 3 at Milwaukee
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic will miss Thursday’s playoff game at Milwaukee because of an injured left knee.
Minnesota Lands Reggie Lynch, Transfer from Illinois State
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is beefing up its frontcourt with the addition of Illinois State transfer Reggie Lynch.
Illinois To Face Providence in New Big Ten-Big East series
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois says its basketball team will travel to Providence to take on the Friars as part of a first-ever series between the Big Ten and Big East.
Wong’s Tiebreaking Double in 8th Helps Cardinals Top Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kolten Wong homered and drove in the tiebreaking run with a double in the eighth inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
White Sox Shut Out Indians 6-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Samardzija threw six shutout innings to outduel Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-0 on Wednesday.
Polanco, Worley Help Pirates Hold Off Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit his first home run of the season and Vance Worley got through 5 2-3 shaky innings for his second straight win as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Tarasenko, Blues Dismantle Wild 6-1 to Even Series
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the revived St. Louis Blues sent Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk to an early exit and thoroughly dominated the Wild in a 6-1 victory in Game 4 to
Prosecutor: Motorist Was Texting at Time of Fatal Hit & Run
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois prosecutor says a motorist was texting when he struck and killed a pedestrian and then drove off.
Bill Would Clear Building of Obama Library, Lucas Museum
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A bill has been introduced in the Illinois Legislature that would ensure the city of Chicago has legal authority to build on park land President Barack Obama’s library and George Lucas’ proposed museum.
Chicago Man Charged with Fatally Shooting Ex-Girlfriend
CHICAGO (AP) — A 33-year-old Chicago man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their children and then driving off with them.
Chicago Catholics To Say Final Farewell to Cardinal George
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Catholics are getting ready to say their final goodbyes to the late Cardinal Francis George.
Rockford Hoping to Plant 1,000 New Ash Trees This Year
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The northern Illinois city of Rockford wants to plant 1,000 trees this year to help replace those lost to tree-killing beetles.
Mobile App Could Speed O’Hare Passport Lines
CHICAGO (AP) — International travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare airport should find shorter lines at passport control thanks to a smartphone app.
World War II Memorial Model to be Displayed in Manteno
MANTENO, Ill. (AP) — A scale model of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. is making one of its final stops in Illinois before it’s taken to the nation’s capital to be put on
Amtrak Says Illinois Pets-on-Trains Pilot Project a Success
CHICAGO (AP) — Amtrak says it has not had a single complaint or problem with a pilot project in Illinois allowing customers to travel with small pets. So, it’s making the program permanent around the state.
Biden To Speak on Sexual Assault Prevention at U of Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a speech at the University of Illinois on preventing sexual assaults on college campuses.