Mumps Outbreak Centered at U of Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health says the state has 73 known mumps cases right now and more than two-thirds are in Champaign County.
Kankakee Man Gets 5-year Sentence in Marijuana-Growing Case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 38-year-old Kankakee man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for growing marijuana plants with the intent to distribute them.
Galesburg City Council Works on Draft for Capital Improvement Program
At last night’s Galesburg City Council work session, council members discussed the first draft of the Capital Improvement Program.
Hermon Man Arrested in Galesburg for Sex Crimes
Galesburg Police arrested a Hermon man this past Saturday for alleged sex crimes with two girls under the age of 13.
Opening Statements Made in Alleged Officer Killer’s Trial
CHICAGO (AP) – A prosecutor says a man being tried for allegedly killing a Chicago police officer in 2010 hated police and surprised the officer as he changed out of his uniform and placed his duty belt
Several Dogs Survive Southern Illinois House Explosion
CASEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Several dogs thought to have died in a southern Illinois house explosion caused by a suspected natural gas leak have been rescued from the rubble.
Illinois Hosted 109.4M Visitors in 2014, up 3.5 Percent
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois tourism officials say the state saw a 3.5 percent increase in visitors during 2014.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 14 years in Baby Son’s Death
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son in Waukegan in 2013.
Mitsubishi, UAW to Work Together on Buyer for Illinois Plant
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – Mitsubishi Motors and the United Auto Workers say they will work together to look for a buyer for the central Illinois plant the company plans to close.
Report: Illinois Retirees Contacted about Working if Strike
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A published report says Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has been contacting retired state employees to determine if they’re willing to come back on short-term contracts in case of a workers’ strike.
Mussel Survey Must be Done Before Sylvan Island Bridge Fix
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) – A study must be done about the possible impact on any threatened or endangered mussel species before Moline’s Sylvan Island pedestrian bridge can be replaced.
Podiatrist Donates Shoes to Fairdale Tornado Victims
FAIRDALE, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois podiatrist has donated dozens and dozens of pairs of shoes to help the victims of an April tornado in the town of Fairdale.
House for Sale for $100 by Illinois City to get Torn Down
DU QUOIN, Ill. (AP) – A house in the southern Illinois city of Du Quoin is being demolished after the City Council put it up for sale for $100 in December.
Chicago 311 Operators Trained to Help Military Veterans
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s 311 information line is taking steps to better serve military veterans and active duty service members.
Chicago Aldermen to Ask Police for Information on Rape Kits
CHICAGO (AP) – Two Chicago aldermen plan to ask a City Council committee to investigate if there is a backlog of unprocessed rape kits involving Chicago sexual assaults.
Chicago-Area High School Creates Anti-Bullying Scholarship
PALATINE, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago woman has left $50,000 to a scholarship fund at a Palatine high school honoring her son, who endured bullying when he attended 40 years ago.
Coast Guard Urges Safety After Boat Hits Chicago breakwall
CHICAGO (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard is urging boaters to be mindful of safety after a recreational vessel hit a Chicago breakwall over the weekend.
40 Leaders from Across Illinois Chosen to be Edgar Fellows
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – Forty Illinois leaders in and out of government have been selected for a fellowship that promotes bipartisanship and regional cooperation statewide.
U of Illinois Pays $550,000 to PR Firm for Branding Contract
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois is paying the public relations firm Edelman more than a half-million dollars to develop a campus branding plan and re-examine the school’s public affairs structure.
Hundreds of NIU Employees Want to Join State Worker Union
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Nearly 650 workers at Northern Illinois University have signed a petition and filed it with the state labor board asking to unionize.