Peregrine Falcons No Longer Threatened Species in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) – A conservation effort led by a Field Museum official has helped restore peregrine falcon numbers in Illinois.
Budget Standoff Affecting University of Illinois Finances
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana administrators say they normally at this time would be drafting a budget for fiscal year 2017 but they’re not because of the state budget crisis.
Bulls, WNBA’s Catchings Win Sports Humanitarian Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Chicago Bulls and WNBA player Tamika Catchings have been honored at the first Sports Humanitarian of the Year awards.
Elena Delle Donne Leads WNBA All-Star Balloting
NEW YORK (AP) – Elena Delle Donne is the leading vote-getter for the WNBA All-Star Game.
Bulls Announce Dunleavy Jr., Brooks Signings
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls say they have signed forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. and backup guard Aaron Brooks.
Trout Homers, AL Wins All-Star Game 6-3
CINCINNATI (AP) – Mike Trout became the first player in 38 years to lead off the All-Star Game with a home run, and the American League beat the National League 6-3 Tuesday night to secure home-field advantage
Wheeler Johnson, Stephanie A.
Mrs. Stephanie A. Wheeler Johnson, 60, of Coal Valley, Illinois died at 10:50 pm Monday, July 13, 2015 in Hospice House of Clarisa Cook in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Knox County Fair Kicks Off Today
Today marks the first day of the Knox County Fair which will last all week through Saturday.
GLoBar Smoothies to Open August 1st, Despite Setback
A new smoothie shop is still expected to move in on E. Main Street next month, despite disagreement with the City of Galesburg.