Knoxville Receives State Payment, Ending Deficit at $166,000
The Knoxville School District will end the 2014-2015 school year with $166,000 budget deficit.
New Windows for Prairieland Townhouse Apartments Among Other Improvements for Knox County Housing Authority
This morning the Knox County Housing Authority met to discuss future improvements for some of their housing locations.
One Day at a Time, Cardinals Putting Up Enviable Record
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Mike Matheny has zero interest in scanning the daily statistics that show just how efficiently the St. Louis Cardinals have dealt with the opposition.
Blackhawks Agree to Terms with D David Rundblad
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman David Rundblad on a two-year extension through the 2016-17 season.
Veteran Guard Hinrich Returning to Chicago Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls say guard Kirk Hinrich has exercised his player option and will return next season.
Chicago Bulls Introduce First Round Pick Bobby Portis
CHICAGO (AP) – With the Chicago Bulls already loaded in the frontcourt, Bobby Portis understands playing time won’t come easy.
Lentz, Betty L.
Betty L. Lentz, 81, of Galesburg, died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 at home.
Historic Glimpses Found While Springfield Buildings Restored
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Restoration work on three historic buildings in Springfield has unearthed glimpses of the past.
USDA Says Rain Delays Illinois Winter Wheat, Hay Harvests
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says rain is delaying winter wheat harvest and hay cutting in northern and central Illinois.
Decatur Police, NAACP Form Response Team
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — The Decatur Police Department and the local branch of the NAACP say they’ve put together a response team to help deal with critical situations involving police and the black community in the central
Ill. Budget Deadline Nears; House Hears ‘Shutdown’ Details
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House plans to hear testimony from state agency officials on preparations for a disruption in state services because of the budget impasse.
Firm Gives $10 million to New U of Illinois Med School
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago-based financial firm is giving the University of Illinois $10 million to pay for a training center at the school’s planned new medical school.
Clerk at Chicago-Based Court New President of National Body
CHICAGO (AP) — The clerk for the Chicago-based federal court has been sworn in as president of an influential national clerks association.
Illinois Governor: Shutdown Worth Pain if it Brings Change
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner says a partial state government shutdown is worth the pain if it brings fundamental change to business and politics in Illinois.
Clerk at Chicago-Based Court New President of National Body
CHICAGO (AP) — The clerk for the Chicago-based federal court has been sworn in as president of an influential national clerks association.
Illinois To Take New Suggestions For Marijuana Disease List
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois residents who want to add specific diseases to the state’s medical marijuana pilot program have another chance to submit their suggestions during July.
Lincoln College to Become A University, New President Says
LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) — The newly installed president of Lincoln College says the central Illinois school will become a university with the addition of baccalaureate degrees.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Resigns
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s chancellor is announcing her resignation six weeks after signing a contract extension.
Illinois Officials Halt Boat Traffic On Rain-Swollen Rivers
LASALLE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have closed the rain-swollen Vermilion and Illinois rivers to recreational boat traffic.
Mayor Rejects Gov’s Plan to Advance $450M to Chicago Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel is rejecting Gov. Bruce Rauner’s offer to advance $450 million in state funds to help Chicago Public Schools make a $634 million pension payment.