Chicago Starting Outreach to Promote Meningitis Vaccines
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago health officials are making more public outreach efforts amid diagnosed cases of meningitis among men who have sex with men.
Ogle County Bans Electronic Cigarettes
OREGON, Ill. (AP) – Electronic cigarettes will be prohibited in almost all Ogle County public and work places starting July 1st.
Veterinarian Accused of Keeping Dozens of Animals in Squalor
MARION, Ill. (AP) – A former veterinarian in southern Illinois is facing accusations of housing animals in squalor after dozens were removed from her property last month.
Mayor of Charleston, Larry Rennels, Dies of Natural Causes
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) – Authorities in Coles County say the mayor of Charleston has died of natural causes.
Former US Rep. Mel Reynolds Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges
CHICAGO (AP) – Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges.
Illinois Mom Accused of Killing Daughter Gets Support
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) – The attorney for a Schaumburg woman charged with killing her daughter in a botched murder-suicide attempt says his client has received an outpouring of sympathy.
Chef Art Smith Plans Mass Same-Sex Wedding in Atlanta
CHICAGO (AP) – Celebrity chef Art Smith of Chicago was planning to throw a massive wedding ceremony Sunday in Atlanta. He says it will become a celebration of the Supreme Court’s historic ruling.
Springfield Bishop Calls Gay Marriage Ruling a ‘Misfortune’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki calls the U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage a “misfortune.”
First to Wed in Illinois Says Gay Marriage Ruling a Victory
CHICAGO (AP) – A woman who was the first to marry her partner under Illinois’ gay marriage law says the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriages across the country is a victory her late wife is no
Clark, William O.
William O. Clark 92 of Abingdon, IL formally of Alexis, IL passed away Tuesday June 23, 2015, 7:30 pm at the Care Center of Abingdon.
Galusha, Irvin
Irvin Galusha, 93, of rural Little York, IL died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015 at his home.
Rodgers, Evelyn
Evelyn Rodgers, 86, of Roseville, IL passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015, 10:15 pm at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center Roseville, IL.
Batson, Harry W.
Harry Wilbur Batson, 91 of Abingdon, died 9:48 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Durbin, Emanuel Applaud Gay Marriage Ruling
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel are among public officials applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision giving same-sex couples the right to marry anywhere in the nation.
President Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln Brought to Life in Railroad Days Events
Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln were brought to life in Galesburg through two events last night at Knox College.
911 Services Could Face Shutdown with Rauner Veto
Governor Bruce Rauner has been sent legislation which would create a statewide 911 system controlled by Illinois State Police, however, according to a Knox County Sheriff, if the bill does not pass soon it could mean trouble.