Winnebago County Sheriff Wants Budget Hike to Fight Crime
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – The new Winnebago County sheriff says the community should “stand up to” crime by approving a $6.7 million budget increase for more officers and equipment.
Peoria Civic Center Loses $520,000, Less than Expected
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – The Peoria Civic Center lost $520,000 this year. But that was less than expected.
Summer Symphony Concerts Scheduled in Bloomington-Normal
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Symphony Orchestra will present two concerts as part of its “Around the Town” series this summer.
Chicago Sex Trafficker Gets 10 years in Federal Prison
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for forcing teenage girls into prostitution.
18-month-old Aurora Boy Dies in Apparent Drowning in Pool
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – An 18-month-old boy has died in an apparent drowning in his family’s backyard swimming pool in Aurora.
Consumer Groups Question Illinois Laws on ATV Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – All-terrain vehicle enthusiasts in Illinois are divided on whether the state’s lax riding laws should be strengthened.
Woman’s Body Found on Downtown Chicago ‘L’ Stop Platform
CHICAGO (AP) – Police in Chicago are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on a downtown “L” stop platform.
Man Waving Gun Convicted in Illinois Road Rage Incident
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A Champaign County jury took less than 15 minutes to convict a Kentucky man of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a road-rage incident.
2 Boys Injured in Tubing Accident on Fox River
CARY, Ill. (AP) – A boating accident on the Fox River in northern Illinois sent two boys flying off a towed inflatable tube and into another boat.
Phillies’ Hamels Pitching No-Hitter Thru 8 Innings vs Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) – Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Martinez Outduels Miller, Cardinals Beat Braves 1-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pinch-hitter Stephen Piscotty got his first career RBI with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and Carlos Martinez outdueled former teammate Shelby Miller as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves
Sale, White Sox Cruise Past Indians 10-3
CLEVELAND (AP) – Chris Sale allowed two runs in seven innings and the Chicago White Sox used a five-run first to power past the Cleveland Indians 10-3 on Saturday night.
Dillashaw Successfully UFC Defends Bantamweight Title
CHICAGO (AP) – T.J. Dillashaw successfully defended the UFC bantamweight title, stopping Renan Barao by technical knockout in the fourth round at UFC Chicago on Saturday night.
Knoxville School District Expects Budget Surplus
The Knoxville District 202 School Board approved a final budget for the 2016 fiscal year at last week’s meeting, and a surplus balance is anticipated.