Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault Charge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Springfield school teacher has admitted to having a sexual relationship with a student nearly three years ago.
Years In The Making, Richard Pryor Statue to Stand in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A years-long effort to honor comedian Richard Pryor with a statue in his hometown of Peoria is coming to a conclusion.
Illinois Economic Index Hits High in April
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — An index of the state’s economy maintained by the University of Illinois reached its second-highest point last month since the recession.
Small Police Forces Look to Work Under Same Roof After Raid
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A state commission that oversees the East St. Louis Police Department and three other small agencies wants to build a new headquarters for the departments as a possible precursor to a
Chicago Bears Have Needs on Defense as Draft Wraps Up
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)– With only one defensive player chosen on the first two days of the NFL draft, the Chicago Bears could be looking to that side of the football in Saturday’s final four rounds.
Blackhawks Beat Wild 4-3 in Game 1 of Western Semifinals
CHICAGO (AP)– Teuvo Teravainen broke a tie with his first playoff goal and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Friday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series.
On 150th Anniversary, Lincoln’s Hometown To Re-enact Funeral
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — History is on display this weekend in Springfield where crowds of people in period costume will re-enact Abraham Lincoln’s funeral.
Adams Gives Cardinals 2-1 Win Over Pirates in 10 Innings
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Adams hit a bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Woodstock Celebrates Orson Welles In May With Festival
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — The northern Illinois city of Woodstock is celebrating the life and achievements of the late film industry giant Orson Welles this month.
Former Electric Co-Op Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — The former finance manager of a two-county electric cooperative who was also a southern Illinois church treasurer has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $350,000 from the two groups.