Small Businesses Honored at Entrepreneurial Awards Luncheon
At today’s Small Business Day Awards Luncheon, several local businesses were honored for their successes.
Knoxville School District Closing Deficit Gap Due to Tax Levy Increase
The Knoxville School District is slowly but surely reducing its deficit in regard to the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget.
Ducks’ Depth, Hawks’ Limits in Spotlight Heading To Game 2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Palmieri hadn’t scored a goal in the Anaheim Ducks’ entire playoff run until he beat Corey Crawford in the Western Conference finals opener, sliding on his back in celebration of what turned
Illinois Assistant Hoops Coach Leaves Amid Player Concerns
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A week after the Illinois football staff faced accusations of mistreating a player, the school says it has also looked into concerns raised by parents of women’s basketball players that preceded the departure
Mayberry Has Winning Hit in 14th, Mets Beat Cardinals 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. had an RBI infield hit with one out in the bottom of the 14th inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals
Sanchez Gives Streaking White Sox 2-1 Win Over Indians in 10
CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Sanchez singled home the winning run in the 10th inning to give the streaking Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night after a sparkling pitchers’ duel between
Operations Begin at Power Plant in Northern Illinois
NELSON, Ill. (AP) — A natural gas-fired power generation plant has started commercial operations in the northern Illinois community of Nelson.
Woman Gets Nearly 6 Years in Prison For Role in Bank Holdups
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A St. Louis woman has been ordered to spend nearly six years in federal prison for her role in two southern Illinois bank holdups in 2013.
Chicago-Area’s Yellow Line Train To Be Closed For Days
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Transit Authority say its Yellow Line serving suburban Skokie will be closed for several days as repairs are made to the eroded embankment supporting the line’s track.
Drivers Asked To Look Out For Turtles Crossing Roads To Nest
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois motorists are asked to be on the lookout for turtles.
Traveling Exhibit Highlights Elgin Black History Documentary
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A traveling exhibit which complements a documentary about the history of blacks in Elgin is on display at the Gail Borden Public Library.
Chicago Museum Opens Philippines Collection To Artists
CHICAGO (AP) — A popular Chicago museum is throwing open its collection of artifacts from the Philippines to area artists.
Supreme Court To Hear $10B Phillip Morris Appeal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on a $10.1 billion class action verdict against cigarette giant Phillip Morris USA.
Work Continues On Home For Injured Illinois Veteran
HARMON, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Army veteran wounded in Afghanistan and his family will soon have a new home thanks to a group of volunteers.
Ex-Church Deacon Sentenced Impregnating Mentally Ill Teen
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A former Kankakee church deacon has been sentenced to seven years in prison for impregnating an 18-year-old mentally disabled woman.
Galesburg City Council Tables Community Center To Seek Financial Report
Another lengthy discussion over naming the Boys & Girls Club of Knox County as a city community center took place last night at the Galesburg City Council meeting.
Knoxville City Council Discusses Fairgrounds Grant Eligibility
At last night’s Knoxville City Council meeting, many members discussed the eligibility of the Knox County Fairgrounds for TIF funding.