Bustos Visits Cameron, Meets with Families and Workers
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos made a trip to the recovering town of Cameron this morning, where she met with those cleaning up and helping out.
Rauner Approves LaHood’s Adoption Legislation
Recently, Governor Bruce Rauner has approved legislation sponsored by State Senator Darin LaHood and State Representative Keith Sommer to help Illinois parents adopt children from foreign countries.
Authorities Investigate Train, Heavy Equipment Collision
At approximately 7:58 a.m. this morning, Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision in rural Geneseo.
Self, James M.
James M. Self, age 80, of Williamsfield, Illinois died at 3:13 A.M. on Friday, July 17, 2015 at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
White Sox Activate RHP Albers from DL
CHICAGO (AP) – The White Sox have activated reliever Matt Albers from the 15-day disabled list and designated infielder Conor Gillaspie for assignment.
Maddon Says Rafael Soriano to Join Cubs on Monday
ATLANTA (AP) – Cubs manager Joe Maddon says reliever Rafael Soriano will join the team Monday in Cincinnati, and Edwin Jackson will be designated for assignment.
Crew Beats Short-Handed Fire 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Kei Kamara broke a tie in the 17th minute with his MLS-leading 14th goal of the season and the Columbus Crew beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Sunday in game delayed 30 minutes because
Elena Delle Donne Leads Sky Past Stars, 93-82
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) – Elena Delle Donne had 29 points and 13 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the San Antonio Stars 93-82 on Sunday.
Mets Beat Cards in 18 Innings Despite Stranding 25 Runners
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Ruben Tejada hit a sacrifice fly in the 18th inning and New York Mets outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 Sunday despite stranding 25 baserunners.
Duffy Leads Royals Past Sale, White Sox 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Danny Duffy took a shutout into the ninth inning in the longest outing of his career, and the surging Kansas City Royals beat Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Sunday.
Arrieta Keeps Dominant Streak Going, Cubs Top Braves 4-1
ATLANTA (AP) – Jake Arrieta pitched seven dominant innings and Jorge Soler homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday.
Illinois Senate Panel Holds Hearing on Higher Education Pay
CHICAGO (AP) – A legislator panel is taking testimony about reforming community college executive pay and other issues in the wake of questionable spending and severance practices at a suburban Chicago community college.
Endangered Turtle Missing from DeKalb County Forest Preserve
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Scientists with Northern Illinois University say an endangered Blanding’s turtle that they’ve been tracking for about two years has gone missing from the Afton Forest Preserve.
Illinois EPA says Toxin Present in Monee Reservoir
MONEE, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says it has detected a toxin the Monee Reservoir in northern Illinois.
Crops Remain Flooded as Iroquois River Falls in Watseka
WATSEKA, Ill. (AP) – State and federal agriculture officials toured flood damage in the Watseka area as water levels on the Iroquois River start to fall.
New Legislation Clarifies Illinois’ Concealed-Carry Law
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Legislation took effect earlier this month that aims to clarify ambiguities in Illinois’ concealed-carry law.
Strong Storm Takes Down Nearly 300-year-old Tree in Quincy
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – A recent storm that ripped through Quincy took with it many of the western Illinois city’s oldest and grandest trees — including one giant black oak thought to be nearly 300 years old.
Construction to Start on Sept. 11 Memorial in Wauconda
WAUCONDA, Ill. (AP) – Construction is expected to start in the next two weeks on a Sept. 11 memorial in the northwest Chicago suburb of Wauconda.
Illinois Adults in Group Homes, Facilities See Allowance Cut
CHICAGO (AP) – Advocates want Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration to restore a $60 monthly allowance for adults with developmental disabilities who live in state-funded facilities.
Private Developer Offers to Buy 3 Bloomington Golf Courses
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – A private developer wants to buy the city of Bloomington’s three golf courses or manage them if the city decides to retain ownership.