Williamsfield Duo Incarcerated Following Meth Fire
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department arrested a couple from Williamsfield this past Wednesday, following reports of a fire inside the couple’s residence.
2nd Annual Shave for the Brave Coming Up For Memorial Day
The 2nd Annual Shave for the Brave Fundraiser will be held this Sunday to raise funds to honor veterans.
McCullough, Ronald D.
Ronald D. McCullough, 88, of Galesburg, died at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Brinton, Jim “Hood” C.
Jim C. “Hood” Brinton, 61 of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 near Gerlaw, IL.
Versteeg Active For Blackhawks in Game 3
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks forwards Kris Versteeg and Joakim Nordstrom were active for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, replacing Antoine Vermette and Teuvo Teravainen in a bit of surprise.
Big Days For deGrom, Duda Lead Mets over Cardinals 5-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom retired his final 23 batters following a first-inning single, and Lucas Duda hit two long homers to nearly the same spot Thursday during the New York Mets’ 5-0 victory over the
Hendricks’ 5-Hitter, Bryant’s 2-run Homer Carry Cubs, 3-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game and shutout, and Kris Bryant hit a two-run home run as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Thursday
Salazar, Indians Power Past White Sox 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Danny Salazar tossed six scoreless innings and was backed by first-inning home runs from Nick Swisher and Mike Aviles, leading the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Thursday night.
Ducks Beat Blackhawks 2-1 in Game 3 of Western Finals
CHICAGO (AP) — Frederik Andersen made 27 saves, helping Anaheim kill off five power plays, and the Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Gov. Rauner To Put Pro-Business Bills Before Legislature
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ Democrat-dominated Legislature will soon have its say on key pieces of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s pro-business agenda.
Chicago Man Accused Of Killing Mother, Beating Brother
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man is charged with stabbing and beating his mother to death and then trying to use a car to run over his brother.
Police Investigating Vandalism Of U of Illinois’ Alma Mater
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Police at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign say they’re investigating after someone sprayed either paint or chalk on the campus’ Alma Mater statue.
Illinois Man Arrested Again For Stealing Socks
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A 43-year-old Belleville man imprisoned multiple times for stealing socks has been arrested again on the same charge.
Shelbyville To Tap Tax Funds From 2nd Business District
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Shelbyville city officials are creating a second business district that will benefit from a 1 percent sales tax.
Nurse Accused of Theft From Elderly Patient
PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — A nurse from central Illinois is accused of stealing $84,000 worth of jewelry and cash from an elderly patient.
IDOT To Suspend Much Roadwork During Holiday Weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Expected heavy traffic throughout Illinois this Memorial Day weekend has prompted the state’s transportation department to stop doing any non-emergency roadwork for a few days.
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Building New Rental Car Hub
CHICAGO (AP) — O’Hare International Airport in Chicago is bringing all of its scattered rental car facilities together under one roof in a $782 million project.
Drew Peterson Returns To Court In Murder-For-Hire Case
CHESTER, Ill. (AP) — The former suburban Chicago police sergeant accused of plotting to kill the prosecutor who won a murder conviction in the death of the man’s third wife is to return to court.
Ex-Hospital Director Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $700,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former children’s hospital official in central Illinois has pleaded guilty to 11 counts of theft, money laundering, forgery, and wire fraud.
Local Kids Gear Up for 7th Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride
Elaborately decorated bicycles will ride the streets in honor of veterans for the 7th Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride.