Bark in the Park to Aid Pets in “Ruff Shape”Tomorrow
More than 100 dogs and 200 dog owners are expected to inhabit the Lincoln Park Pavilion tomorrow morning.
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Brews at Iron Spike for “Cheri on Shift”
A local congresswoman gave beer brewing a try for today’s event “Cheri on Shift”.
Knuth, Daniel R.
Daniel R. Knuth, 79, of Galesburg, died at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at home.
Young, Robert L.
Robert L. Young, age 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 4:37 A.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Community North, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bradley Baseball Team’s Long NCAA Wait Ends Friday
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — It’s been almost half a century since Bradley’s baseball team played in the NCAA Tournament but the Braves’ wait ends Friday.
Fletcher Watches Son Play Big-Time Baseball at Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — There might not be a player who seems more destined to play baseball and do it at Illinois than Casey Fletcher.
Ducks, Blackhawks Roll Into Game 7 in Memorable Conf. Finals
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Someday the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks will relish the stories they’ll be able to tell about playing in a postseason series as good as these Western Conference finals.
Chicago Bulls Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau, Cite Lack of Trust
CHICAGO (AP) — Fired Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau (THIH’-buh-doh) has thanked the Bulls and the city and says he looks forward to future opportunities.
Orioles, White Sox Split Doubleheader Caused By Riots
BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Sale struck out 12 over 7 2-3 shutout innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 victory Thursday over the Orioles, who rebounded to win the second game 6-3 in a
Legislature Could Give Final OK to Parts of 2016 Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Legislature could give final approval to parts of a $36.3 billion budget as lawmakers head toward the end of their spring session.
Authorities Say Hunt For Crundwell Assets Will Go On
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — Federal authorities say they’re not giving up the hunt for assets to seize as restitution for the theft of more than $53 million by the former comptroller of a small Illinois town.
WWI Soldier’s Portrait, Uniform On Display at VFW Post
TROY, Ill. (AP) — A Veterans of Foreign Wars post in southern Illinois plans to showcase World War I memorabilia at an open house.
Rockford, Peoria Get Grants To Clean Up Contaminated Sites
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Two Illinois communities will split a $600,000 federal grant to help with the clean up and redevelop contaminated waste sites such as abandoned gas stations and industrial properties.
Union Presses Measure To Prevent Strike, Lockout
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democrats and the state’s largest employee union say Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to contract negotiations is so hostile he is intentionally preparing for a strike.
Sheriff Says Western Illinois Woman Found Shot Dead
NAUVOO, Ill. (AP) — Officials in western Illinois say a 67-year-old woman was killed when bullets were fired into her home outside Nauvoo (NAH’-voo).
Illinois Man Cleared of 1999 Murder Freed From Prison
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been freed from a state prison after his conviction for a 1999 murder was thrown out after much of the evidence used against him was deemed invalid.
Illinois Lawmakers Vote Rauner Lawsuit Reform Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois senators have rejected a measure sought by Gov. Bruce Rauner that would have made changes to the state’s legal system.
Prison Inmate Indicted For Murder in 2008 Cold Case
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois grand jury has indicted a prison inmate on murder charges in connection with the 2008 slaying of a girlfriend.
Northern Illinois Man’s Body To Be Exhumed in 1948 Cold Case
OREGON, Ill. (AP) — The former mayor of a northern Illinois city is making a final attempt to crack an unsolved double homicide dating back to 1948.
New District 205 Board Members Attend Orientation Meeting to Discuss Goals
The newest District 205 Board Members got together last night for an orientation meeting to discuss the district’s financial situations.