Silas Willard Staff “Excited” for New Features and More Space
Construction work on the new Silas Willard Elementary School continues to move forward.
Central Congregational Church Celebrates Mary Ann Bickerdyke Day
Volunteers at Central Congregational Church came together as civil war veterans for the celebration of Mary Ann Bickerdyke today.
Cardinals Rally Past Cubs Again, Win 7-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds doubled off the wall in center field to snap a tie in the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from three runs down to beat the Chicago Cubs
White Sox End 5-game Slide with 5-2 Victory over Tigers
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Samardzija pitched seven effective innings, and the Chicago White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Kane Scores for Blackhawks in 1-0 Win vs. Wild, for 3-0 Lead
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Patrick Kane scored in the first period for Chicago, and Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks made the superstar’s goal stand up for a 1-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
Illinois Cousins Due in Court in Islamic State Case
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois Army National Guard soldier and his cousin accused of planning terrorist attacks to support the Islamic State group are due in court.
Chicago To Vote On Reparations For Police Torture Victims
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago City Council is preparing to vote on a $5.5 million fund to compensate victims of police torture.
Gov Rauner To Address Chicago’s City Council
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is scheduled to address Chicago’s City Council.
Illinois Health Centers To Get $2.1 Million in Grants
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal grants totaling $2.1 million are on the way to community health centers in Chicago, Elgin, Sauget (SAW’-zhay) and Springfield.
Chicago Teachers, School Board At Odds Over Pension Payments
CHICAGO (AP) — Contract talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Board of Education have gone public with the teachers saying the board wants them to pay the full amount of their pension contributions. They say
Illinois Truck Crash Prompts Review of Federal Oversight
CHICAGO (AP) — A fatal truck crash in Illinois has prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s inspector general to examine the effectiveness of a federal safety oversight program.
Ousted Caseyville Police Chief Won’t Receive Unemployment
CASEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois state board has denied an oft-ousted southwestern Illinois police chief’s bid for unemployment benefits.
Electricity Line To Be Subject Of Illinois Public Meetings
PANA, Ill. (AP) — A series of public meetings are scheduled in central Illinois towns and cities about building a proposed electricity transmission line through the region.
Coroner: Springfield Man’s Body Found Behind Shopping Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials in Sangamon County have identified a man whose body was found behind a Springfield shopping center.
UPS Driver Saves Man Who Jumped Into River in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are praising the heroism of a UPS driver who risked his life to rescue a man who jumped into the Rock River from a Rockford bridge.
Carl Sandburg College Professors Win Innovation of the Year Award
The League of Innovations has recognized two faculty members at Carl Sandburg College for their innovative technique of teaching anatomy.
Cyclists of Galesburg Pedaling For A Cause
If you see a bicycle rider on the streets this weekend, its possible they belong to a local organization that gets out to pedal frequently.