Knox County Jail Implements “Computer Visitations” for Inmates
Inmates at the Knox County Jail are now being offered an additional type of visitation.
Galesburg Union and Community Members Rally to Protect Public Service Workers
Several Galesburg union and community members gathered to rally on Main Street against budget cuts proposed by Governor Bruce Rauner.
Fidler, Alice M.
Alice Marie Fidler, 93, of Galesburg, formerly of Avon, died at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center.
Lynn, Terry D.
Terry Dean Lynn, 77, of rural Williamsfield, died at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at home.
Martinez, Cardinals Beat Rockies 4-2 To Avoid Series Sweep
DENVER (AP) — Carlos Martinez pitched efficiently into the seventh inning for a fifth straight start and Randal Grichuk hit a solo homer, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday to avoid
Coghlan, Montero Homer as Cubs Pound Tigers 12-3
DETROIT (AP) — Chris Coghlan and Miguel Montero each hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Wednesday night.
Quintana, White Sox Send Astros To 7th Straight Loss
CHICAGO (AP) — Geovany Soto hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning, leading Jose Quintana and the Chicago White Sox over Houston 4-1 Wednesday night and handing the Astros their seventh straight loss.
The Latest: Chicago Beats Tampa 2-1, Evens Final at 2-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews and Brandon Saad scored, Corey Crawford withstood a furious barrage in the closing minute and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 to tie the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2
Illinois Budget Deadlock Could Hurt Hospitals, Group Says
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The head of the Illinois Hospital Association says a continuing deadlock in Springfield over a state spending plan could jeopardize health services.
Image Effort Looks To Lessen St. Louis Regional Divide
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A new image-boosting campaign taking root in St. Louis’ Illinois suburbs aims to lure wary Missourians across the Mississippi River while promoting a two-state regional identity.
Board Wants Drew Peterson’s Deposition in Pension Case
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Officials in the Chicago suburb where Drew Peterson was a police sergeant have voted to compel him to provide deposition testimony as they decide whether he keeps his pension.
Peers Vote Not To Retain Associate Judge in Champaign County
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — For the first time in nearly four decades an associate judge in Champaign County has been ousted.
No Reduced Bond in Connection with Quincy Boy’s Death
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A western Illinois judge has denied reduced bond for one of three family members charged in connection with the shooting death of a 12-year-old Quincy boy.
2 Men Arrested in Theft of Guns From Freight Train
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal gun charges have been filed against two men in connection with the theft of 111 weapons from a freight train parked in a Chicago rail yard.
Pekin City Council Turns Back On Asian Carp Study
PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — A study of how Asian carp might be turned into a money-maker in the central Illinois city of Pekin has stirred up citizen complaints.
Trial of Fourth Person Accused in 2013 Double Murder Begins
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The trial of a fourth suspect in a 2013 Joliet double murder is underway in a Will County courtroom.
Alderman Protesting “Chiraq” Refuses Permit For Block Party
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago alderman who wants director Spike Lee to change the title of his upcoming movie about black-on-black violence says he will not approve the closing of a street for an annual block party.
Appeals Court Confirms Conviction of Man For Groping Woman
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a suburban Chicago man convicted of groping a passenger on a flight while she slept in a seat next to him.
Museum Removes Auto Once Owned By Indicted Dennis Hastert
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago automobile museum has decided to remove from display an antique auto once owned by indicted former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert.
Judge Upholds Firing Of Cop For Racially Charged Photo
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) — Suburban Chicago police say an Uber driver fired gunshots at a passenger who threw a rock at his vehicle and shattered its moon roof.