Moffitt Talks Firefighter Importance, Honors at Capitol
An area representative was in Springfield yesterday to honor Firefighters.
Downtown Council and City of Galesburg Reach Maintenance Agreement
The Galesburg Downtown Council and the City of Galesburg have reportedly signed a new maintenance agreement for the first time since revisions were made more than 20 years ago.
Breaking: Double Fatality Reported Near Galesburg on I-74
Illinois State Police have reported that two people have been killed as the result of a crash near mile marker 41 on I-74.
Sale Strikes Out 11, White Sox Snap Skid
MILWAUKEE (AP)–Chris Sale struck out 11 in eight solid innings in his return from suspension to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
LeBron Scores 38, Cavs Down Bulls 106-101 in Heated Game 5
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 38 points, Kyrie Irving added 25 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 106-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their testy
Chicago Film Studio Suing State, Claims Work Given To Rival
CHICAGO (AP) — A film studio that has been in Chicago since 1979 is suing the state, accusing it of unfairly steering production work to a newer rival that hosts shows like “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.”
Peoria Auto Parts Company Fined $114K For Safety Lapses
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A Peoria auto parts manufacturer has been fined $114,100 for federal workplace safety violations that the government says put workers at risk of amputation and other injuries.
Arrest Made in Illinois After Gunshot Fired on Megabus
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police have a man in custody accused of firing a gun on a Megabus in suburban Chicago.
Weezer, Erykah Badu To Play Taste of Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Weezer, Erykah Badu (EHR’-ih-kah BAH’-doo) and The Chieftains are among the headliners scheduled for this year’s Taste of Chicago.
Bat-Killing Fungus Confirmed in 3 More Illinois Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois wildlife officials say a fungal disease that’s killed millions of bats in the U.S. has turned up in Adams, Carroll and Pike counties.
Fundraiser Set For Family of Slain Illinois College Student
TROY, Ill. (AP) — A three-day fundraiser is planned for the family of a slain Southern Illinois University student
Former Illinois House GOP Leader Joins Aurora University
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The former Republican leader of the Illinois House has been named a distinguished fellow at a suburban Chicago university.
Elgin Seeks Grant To Buy Police Body Cameras
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Elgin police officials are applying for federal grant money to buy body cameras for its officers.
Envoy on Islamic State to give Illinois commencement speech
CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama’s special envoy in the fight against the Islamic State group will deliver the commencement address to a western Illinois college.
Services Held For Slain Illinois College Student
TROY, Ill. (AP) — Family and friends have said goodbye to a Southern Illinois University student who police say was killed while trying to sell a sports car he advertised on Craigslist.
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.
Renovations Continue at Knox County Courthouse
The Knox County Courthouse was the main focus of last night’s Knox County Building Committee Meeting.
Knox County Vets To Be Honored at Patriotic Day
Veterans of Knox County will be honored this weekend.
Cavaliers Hold Off Bulls In A Heated Game 5
CLEVELAND (AP) — With the “Big 3” reduced to the “Banged-Up 2,” LeBron James again showed why he’s Cleveland’s one and only. James scored 38 points, Kyrie Irving added 25 and the Cavaliers held off Chicago’s charge