Nominations Being Accepted For State Outdoors Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Do you know someone who’s an outstanding outdoorsman? Illinois is offering you a chance to immortalize that person.
Rockford Security Firm Purchases Body Cameras
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The head of a Rockford private security firm says body cameras for his employees provide “validation.”
Peabody Energy Miner Dies in Southern Illinois
COULTERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The death of a 59-year-old coal miner remains under investigation in southern Illinois.
Rauner Prepares Closures, Spending Cuts if No Budget OK’d
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says it is reviewing Illinois juvenile detention centers for closure, preparing to close state museums and will ground state aircraft if there’s no budget agreement.
World’s Tallest Cow Dies On Northern Illinois Farm
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The world’s tallest cow has died on her owner’s farm in northern Illinois after holding the title for less than a year.
Attorney Seeking New Trial For Client Wants Staker Evidence
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — An attorney for a Chicago man who claims he’s innocent of a 2004 suburban murder is asking a judge to block the city of Waukegan from destroying evidence from the 1992 rape and
Galesburg High School Student Wins Great Galesburg Shake
Anticipation built while the Amtrak train pulled into the station last night, for the final event of The Great Galesburg Shake.
United Way Debuts 2-1-1 Phone System in Knox County
Residents of Knox County will now have a new multi-purpose resource at their disposal.