Galesburg Residents Get Splattered by Paintballs from Passing Car
At approximately 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, Galesburg Police responded to information of a white Cadillac driving around firing paintballs at residents.
Mother, 9-year-old Son Die After SUV Crashes into Pond
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago mother and her 9-year-old son have died from their injuries days after their SUV crashed into a retention pond.
Penn, Mary A.
Mary Agnes Penn, 96 of Abingdon, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at her home.
Warrington, Shawn L.
Mr. Shawn Lee Warrington, 41, of Davenport, Iowa formerly of Monmouth, Illinois died at 9:30 pm, Wednesday June 17, 2015 in Iowa City.
Records: Illinois Film Tax Credits Total $204 Million So Far
CHICAGO (AP) – Records show the state of Illinois has granted $204 million in tax breaks to more than 930 movies, TV shows and commercials filmed in the state from July 2008 to December 2014.
Monmouth College Joins Initiative to Eliminate Hunger Worldwide
Monmouth College has joined with over 70 universities worldwide in an effort to help build sustainable food security for the world.
Weekend Full of Events for Railroad Days Celebration
This coming weekend will mark the 38th Annual Galesburg Railroad Days Celebration, with events planned from Thursday through Sunday.
Erik Jones Earns Win at Chicagoland Speedway
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Erik Jones took the lead from Ryan Blaney with 11 laps remaining and held on to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series AttiCat 300 on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.
Morgan Wins Big League Debut, Leads Phils Past Wacha, Cards
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Adam Morgan won his major league debut in surprising style, outpitching Michael Wacha and leading the Philadelphia Phillies past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 Sunday.
Beckham’s HR Gives White Sox 3-2 Win over Texas in 11
CHICAGO (AP) – Gordon Beckham led off the bottom of the 11th inning with a homer and Melky Cabrera went 5 for 5 and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Sunday.
Arrieta Pitches Shutout, Fowler Hits Slam, Cubs Beat Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Jake Arrieta pitched a four-hitter and Dexter Fowler hit a grand slam, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Sunday.
Rockford Proposes New Rules for Ride-Hailing Services
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft would be affected by newly proposed rules in Rockford.
Metra Chicago Commuter Trains to Test Allowing Small Pets
CHICAGO (AP) – Metra Chicago commuter trains are testing out allowing small pets for three months starting July 4.
Illinois Poisoning Deaths Fuel Debate over Keyless Ignitions
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) – The poisoning death of a Highland Park couple in their home has drawn more attention to the potential dangers of keyless auto ignitions.
Monument to Labor Activist Mother Jones Rededicated
MOUNT OLIVE, Ill. (AP) – The monument to “the grandmother of all agitators” in Mount Olive has been rededicated.
Illinois ‘Glass House’ for Sale for $619,000
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) – A “glass house” designed by a student of noted architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in Olympia Fields is for sale.
Illinois Churches Show Their Support for Charleston
CHICAGO (AP) – Prayers for nine victims of a shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, filled sanctuaries in Illinois where pastors spoke of love triumphing over hate.
Bicyclist Dies in Western Illinois in Suspected Hit-and-Run
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – Authorities in western Illinois investigating the suspected hit-and-run death of a bicyclist have arrested a 21-year-old Camp Point man.
CTA President has to Give Up Lucrative CTA Pension
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Transit Authority’s new president has to temporarily give up collecting a pension from a previous CTA stint that paid him $750,000 in just over five years.
3 Juveniles Charged in Shooting Death of Chicago 15-year-old
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities in Chicago say they’ve charged three boys in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old.