Durbin Backs Duckworth For Democratic Senate Nomination
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is endorsing Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth for the party’s nomination to oppose incumbent Republican Sen. Mark Kirk next year.
Federal Agents Remove Items From Schock’s Illinois Office
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Federal agents have removed items from former Congressman Aaron Schock’s campaign office in central Illinois.
Woman Allegedly Placed Puppy in Hot Oven, Killing it
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois woman faces charges of animal torture and aggravated cruelty to animals for allegedly placing her former boyfriend’s pit bull puppy in a hot oven, killing it.
Dutch Royals Join DJs On Stage at Chicago Mini-Concert
CHICAGO (AP) — The Netherland’s King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima found some time to have fun during their visit to Chicago.
Library Board Accepts Bid for New Roof

The Galesburg Public Library Building Committee met before the Board of Trustees Meeting yesterday to accept a bid for a new roof.
YMCA Associate Director To Serve Final Day in Galesburg

The associate executive director of the Knox County YMCA will work his final day today.