Monmouth-Roseville School Board Discusses Budget Options
At tonight’s Monmouth-Roseville School Board Meeting, an amended budget for the Fiscal Year 2015 will be introduced.
Arthur Looks Back on 34 Years as an Educator
The outgoing superintendent in District 205 says he’s thankful for the people he has worked with during his time in the district.
Boyer, Ray M.
Ray M. Boyer, 88, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Biggsville, IL died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Roseville Health Care Center, Roseville, IL.
Ward, Constance “Betty” N.
Constance N. “Betty” (Clapp) Ward, 89, of Galesburg, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Mueller, Conrad S.
Mr. Conrad S. Mueller, 77, of Macomb, Illinois died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday May 10, 2015 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Smith, James W.
James W. Smith, age 64, of Gilson, Illinois died at 8:36 A.M. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home.
Verizon Wireless, Sprint Settle Allegations of Bogus Charges
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois consumers who believe third-party vendors charged their cellphone bills phony fees can submit restitution claims after a $158 million settlement with Verizon Wireless and Sprint.
Chicago’s Goodman Theatre Announces $15M Expansion
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s Goodman Theatre will undergo a major $15 million expansion.
With Concussion Suit Looming, Illinois Body Takes New Steps
CHICAGO (AP) – With a potentially costly lawsuit looming over it, the governing body of prep sports in Illinois has launched new concussion-prevention projects.
Illinois Community Wages Debate over Fracking Center
EARLVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A small city in northern Illinois is at odds over a proposed transportation center to ship and store a central ingredient of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
O’Fallon’s Stone Veterans Memorial Found Shattered
O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) – Police in southern Illinois are investigating how a stone veteran’s memorial ended up knocked over and shattered.
Obamas Highlight Their Chicago History with Library Choice
CHICAGO (AP) – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are highlighting Chicago’s importance in their lives as they announce the city will host his presidential library.
One Confirmed Dead In Route 41 Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that one person has died as a result of an accident that took place last night near the 900 block of Highway 41 in Abingdon.
Services Set For Slain Illinois College Student
TROY, Ill. (AP) — A Southern Illinois University student who police say was killed while trying to sell his sports car advertised on Craigslist will be laid to rest in southwestern Illinois.
Illinois Soldiers To Serve With Polish Team in Afghanistan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Five soldiers from the Army National Guard base in Springfield will deploy to Afghanistan as part of a specialized team that will train with Polish soldiers.
Aurora Woman Sentenced To 20 years In Murder-For-Hire Scheme
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend.
Charles Ray’s Aluminum Sculpture On Display at Art Institute
CHICAGO (AP) — The first major exhibition of Charles Ray’s work opens at the Art Institute of Chicago this week.
2 Brothers Admit To Food Stamp Fraud in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Two Swansea brothers and business owners have pleaded guilty to acquiring more than $1 million through food stamp fraud.
Illinois High School Body Creates New Concussions Council
CHICAGO (AP) — The governing body of Illinois high school sports is creating a new concussions-related advisory council that’ll include former Chicago Bear Dave Duerson’s son.
Kankakee Inmate Who Escaped To Be Sentenced For Murder
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A Kankakee County jail inmate who escaped last month and was captured three days later has been sentenced to more than a century in prison for a 2013 murder.