Warm Weather Brings Galesburg Runners to the Streets
As the weather starts to warm up, Galesburg residents are getting outdoors to get fit.
Housing Authority Administrator Looking to Improve Positive Outlook
A recently hired administration position within the Knox County Housing Authority is looking to make some changes to the image of the organization.
Packers Will Retire Favre’s Jersey on Thanksgiving
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers will give thanks to Brett Favre during their Thanksgiving night game.
Crawford To Start for Blackhawks Against Wild
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said goalie Corey Crawford will start Game 1 of the team’s second-round series against the Minnesota Wild.
Fan Injured by Flying Bat at Pirates-Cubs Game
CHICAGO (AP) — A fan was hit by a flying bat at Wrigley Field during the game between Pittsburgh and the Chicago Cubs on Monday night and carried from the stands on a stretcher.
Cole Hamels Dominates, Phillies Beat Cardinals 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cole Hamels won for the first time in seven starts dating to last September, and Ben Revere’s two-run double in the seventh inning was the go-ahead hit for the Philadelphia Phillies in a
Orioles’ Game in Baltimore Postponed Due to Safety Concerns
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles’ home game at Camden Yards has been postponed because of safety concerns.
Bryant, Hammel, Cubs Beat Pirates; Fan Injured By Flying Bat
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant drove in two runs, Jason Hammel threw eight scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Monday night.
Bucks Avoid Elimination Again, Beat Bulls 94-88 in Game 5
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Carter-Williams had 22 points and eight assists, Khris Middleton scored 21 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks avoided elimination again with a 94-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night in Game 5
Alton Woman Gets 21 Months in Prison for $100,000 Bank Fraud
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — An Alton woman has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and must pay more than $100,000 in restitution in a bank fraud case authorities say targeted senior citizens.
Iowa Man Painting Illinois Water Tower Dies After Fall
DAMIANSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Officials say an Iowa man has died after falling while painting a water tower with a work crew in the southern Illinois town of Damiansville.
NTSB To Determine Cause of 2014 CTA Train Accident at O’Hare
CHICAGO (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is to determine what caused a Chicago Transit Authority train to jump the tracks and scale an escalator at O’Hare International Airport last year.
2 Sentenced to Prison in Kidnapping Hoax at Champaign Mall
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A woman must serve at least one year in prison for faking her own kidnapping at a Champaign mall last year.
Forsyth Approves Plan for Disc Golf Course
FORSYTH, Ill. (AP) — Forsyth officials are hoping increasing interest in disc golf will pay off in terms of leisure time activities and visitors.
Bloomington Weighing Plan to Make Streets More Bike-Friendly
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The central Illinois city of Bloomington is considering a plan to make its streets more bicycle-friendly.
Chicago Police Superintendent to Tour City Neighborhoods
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says he and other top department officials will meet with residents and community leaders to hear their concerns about policing.
Hospital: Chicago Nurses Call Off Strike, Agreement Reached
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials at University of Chicago Medical Center say the hospital has reached a tentative agreement with a union representing registered nurses.
Knoxville School Board Changes District Grading Scale
The Knoxville School Board has approved the change of the grading scale for the district.
OSF Holy Family Named Third Cleanest Hospital in U.S.
An area hospital is receiving national recognition for its efforts to keep facilities clean.
State To Extend Get Covered Illinois PR Contract by 2 Months
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration is negotiating a two-month contract extension with the public relations firm that’s handled state promotion of insurance coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law.