Jurors Convict Man in Elgin Artist’s 2013 Stabbing Death
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Jurors in Kane County have convicted a 36-year-old man of stabbing an Elgin woman to death while burglarizing the townhouse she had just moved into with her husband.
No Injuries in Minor Commuter Train Derailment in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A commuter train has derailed in downtown Chicago, with officials expecting delays until it can be moved from the tracks.
Brookfield Zoo Announces Birth of ‘Forest Giraffe’
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials at Brookfield Zoo near Chicago have announced the birth of an okapi (oh-KAH’-pee), also known as a “forest giraffe.”
Kankakee Deputies Hired To Provide Pipeline Security
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — Four Kankakee County Sheriff’s police deputies who were laid off early this year are back at work guarding a pipeline project.
Catholic Priest Removed Over Abuse Allegation Speaks Out
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A Catholic priest who was removed as pastor of four central Illinois parishes over an abuse allegation says the church inquiry that led to his ouster resembled a witch hunt.
New Group Hopes To Build On Illinois’ Farm, Food Industries
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago nonprofit and the Illinois Farm Bureau hope to bring the state’s agriculture and business industries together to turn the city and state into a global hub for farm and food-production.
Judge Allows Union-Fee Suit To Proceed, Without Rauner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge has allowed Gov. Bruce Rauner’s lawsuit over union fees paid by non-union workers to proceed, without the governor.
Girl Suffering Cancer, Who Inspired Goodwill, Dies
CHICAGO (AP) — A 12-year-old Chicago girl who talked to singer Taylor Swift about music, touring and disease, and also served as an honorary police officer, has lost her battle with cancer.
Illinois Department Of Transportation Listens To Galesburg Infrastructure Concerns
The Illinois Department of Transportation stopped in Galesburg yesterday for their Infrastructure Tour.
Henry County Authorities Release More Details Into Officer Scam
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says it is continuing to receive reports of an on-going officer scam that has been taking place since last week.