Knox County Farm Bureau Announces New Manager
The Knox County Farm Bureau has announced its new bureau manager.
Police Investigate Arrested Arsonist in Relation to Three Fires
The Galesburg Police Department is continuing to investigate an individual who was arrested yesterday, following a string of early morning fires.
Klinsmann Picks 17 of 23 World Cup Vets for Gold Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup will look a lot like the American team at last year’s World Cup.
Former New Mexico State, Illinois Coach Henson Hospitalized
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Former New Mexico State and Illinois men’s basketball coach Lou Henson, who is set to be inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame this fall, is at a Houston hospital awaiting
Cubs CF Dexter Fowler Out Of Lineup With Ankle Injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler was out of the starting lineup Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a sprained left ankle.
Fan Makes Great Catch Over Tarp While Holding Baby
CHICAGO (AP) — A man holding a baby made a great barehanded catch over the glove of Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on Tuesday night, prompting a replay review.
Carlos Martinez Helps Cardinals Rally Past Marlins 4-3
MIAMI (AP) — Right-hander Carlos Martinez shook off a slow start and a fastball that hit him in the right shoulder to pitch seven innings, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Tuesday.
Samardzija, White Sox Top Twins 6-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Samardzija struck out seven batters in seven innings for just his second win in nine starts on the road this season, and the White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Tuesday to snap
Cubs Beat Dodgers 1-0 in 10 Innings For 4th Straight Win
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Denorfia hit a game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Illinois State Police Searching For Man Who Shot at Trooper
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police say they’re searching for a man who they say fired shots at a trooper during a traffic stop in East St. Louis.
Pantry Director: Politics Behind Cahokia Food Bank Closing
CAHOKIA, Ill. (AP) — The director of a southwestern Illinois food pantry says that Cahokia village officials have shut down the nonprofit organization in response to her unsuccessful school board campaign.
Evanston City Council OKs Ordinance Allowing Gun Ranges
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The Evanston City Council has approved regulations if a gun range opens in the city.
Coal City Continues Recovery, Cleanup After Tornadoes
COAL CITY, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of Coal City says recovery efforts continue with eight public crews two days after tornadoes struck northern Illinois earlier this week.
US Sen. Kirk Asks Navy To Name Warship After City of Quincy
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk wants the Navy to name a ship after Quincy, Illinois.
Man Gets Retrial After Conviction, Given Longer Sentence
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man who demanded and was given a retrial in the 2007 death of a woman received a longer prison term than he did following a 2009 murder trial.
Congressional Delegation Salutes Blackhawks’ Championship
CHICAGO (AP) — Add Illinois’ congressional delegation to the long list of Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrating the team’s Stanley Cup championship.
Starved Rock Visitors Urged To Take Care After Recent Rains
UTICA, Ill. (AP) — Officials are urging visitors at Starved Rock State Park to take care while hiking because recent storms have left trails wet and muddy.
House Rejects Legislation Restricting Severance Packages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has rejected legislation that would cap the size of severance packages community colleges can offer to departing administrators.
Free HIV Testing Offered in Chicago Pharmacies
CHICAGO (AP) — Walgreens pharmacies in more than a dozen Chicago locations plan to offer free HIV testing this week.
Illinois Farmer Hosts Asian Elephants Bound for East Coast
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (AP) — Two Asian elephants spent the night at an Illinois farm on their way from California to the East Coast over the weekend.