Knox Donors Give More than $18 Million to College
Knox College has tallied their fundraising results from the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
Happy Joe’s Set to Open Monday at New Henderson Street Location
The opening of Happy Joe’s has been pushed back until Monday, but they will still be taking carry out and delivery orders at their new Henderson Street location.
Tourism Prosperous in Knox and Warren Counties
Tourism boomed once again this year in the State of Illinois, and in Knox and Warren counties, those numbers are no exception.
Illinois Guard Abrams Tears Achilles, Out for 2nd season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois point guard Tracy Abrams will miss a second straight season after tearing an Achilles tendon.
Cardinals Activate Garcia from DL to Start Against Reds
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals activated left-hander Jaime Garcia from the 15-day disabled list to start against the Cincinnati Reds.
Cubs Recall RHP Beeler to Start Against Rockies
CHICAGO (AP) – The Cubs have recalled right-hander Dallas Beeler from Triple-A Iowa to start Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies.
Bonner Scores 8 of Her 34 in OT as Mercury Beat Sky 89-87
PHOENIX (AP) – DeWanna Bonner scored eight of her season-high 34 points in overtime and the defending champion Phoenix Mercury rallied to beat the Chicago Sky 89-87 on Tuesday night in their first meeting since last year’s
Votto’s Shot, Leake’s Arm Pace Reds Past Cardinals 4-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Joey Votto hit a three-run home run in support of Mike Leake, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Tuesday night.
White Sox Beat Red Sox 9-4
BOSTON (AP) – Jose Abreu and Geovany Soto homered and drove in three runs apiece and Jeff Samardzija pitched eight strong innings for the Chicago White Sox in a 9-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on
LeMahieu Helps Rockies Win 1st Game after Tulowitzki Trade
CHICAGO (AP) – D.J. LeMahieu had three hits and scored twice to help the Colorado Rockies get a win in their first game after trading Troy Tulowitzki, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Miller, Marcelyn “Marcy”
Marcelyn “Marcy” Miller, 90, of Monmouth, IL died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth, IL.
Arraignment for Driver Accused of Threatening Chicago Mayor
CHICAGO (AP) — A driver for a ride-sharing service accused of threatening Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and others on Facebook is expected to enter a plea to a charge of transmitting a threatening communication.
UI President Defers Salary Program Pending State Budget
URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ The president of the University of Illinois says the school is deferring paycheck increases until the state budget is settled in Springfield.
Wheaton College Ends Student Health Plans Over Birth Control
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — Wheaton College in suburban Chicago says it will stop offering health insurance plans to students to avoid providing birth control coverage mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
New, Larger VA Clinic to Open Next Month in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) — Freeport’s new Veterans Affairs clinic will open at the end of next month.
Court: Lex Not Top Dog in Drug-Sniffing, But Conviction OK
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal judges say a Bloomington, Illinois police dog named Lex is far from being top dog in drug-sniffing.
Peoria Moves to Ban Medical Marijuana for County Workers
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — One central Illinois county is a step closer to keeping its ban on employee use of marijuana, including for medicinal purposes.
Baby Left in Car for 2 Hours in Joliet in Critical Condition
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Police say a 7-month-old boy is in critical condition after he was left in a hot car for about two hours in Joliet.
Autopsy Concludes Woman Found Dead in Chicago Home Strangled
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman found dead in a Chicago home along with her three children earlier this month was strangled.
District 205 Searches for Silas Principal as School Year Approaches
The search for a new principal at Silas Willard Elementary School is on, as District 205 officials are hustling to make a choice in a timely manner.