West Krueger, Carol
Carol West Krueger, 77, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 after a brief but hard fought battle.
Cottage Hospital Works on $5 Million Renovation
One area hospital has started construction on a $5 million renovation that is expected to last 18 months.
US Olympic Hero Jim Craig to Auction Memorabilia
NEW YORK (AP) – The American flag that goalie Jim Craig draped over his shoulders after the U.S. Miracle on Ice victory at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics is on the auction block.
Toledo, Bowling Green are Top Division Picks in MAC
DETROIT (AP) – For the last five years, the Mid-American Conference West has belonged to the Huskies of Northern Illinois.
Chicago Bears Open First Camp Under Pace, Fox
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears made a lot of moves after last season, hiring general manager Ryan Pace and coach John Fox in hopes of turning things around.
Blackhawks Getting New Practice Facility
CHICAGO (AP) – The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks are getting a new practice facility.
Reliever Ramirez to DL, Cubs Promote Pair of Relievers
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago placed right-handed relief pitcher Neil Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with left abdominal soreness.
White Sox Place Bonifacio on Disabled List, Recall Garcia
BOSTON (AP) – The Chicago White Sox have placed infielder Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of a strained left oblique a night earlier.
Identity Released in Fremont Street Accident
Galesburg Police have released the identity of a man who was confirmed dead this morning as the result of an accident that took place on Fremont Street near Bateman Street, directly in front of the new Silas
Bruce Homers to Back DeSclafani as Reds Blank Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jay Bruce homered in the second to back Anthony DeSclafani’s seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight night, 1-0 on Wednesday.
Lester Strikes Out 14 to Lead Cubs Over Rockies 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Jon Lester struck out 14, one shy of his career high and the most for a Cubs pitcher in more than a decade, leading Chicago over the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Wednesday.
White Sox Win 7th Straight; Beat Red Sox 9-2
BOSTON (AP) – Adam Eaton opened the game with a home run, Jose Quintana pitched 6 1-3 solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight
Schock, Prosecutors Find Resolution on Contempt Accusations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock and his attorneys have reached a temporary resolution with federal prosecutors on civil contempt accusations he faced for failing to produce campaign and congressional records.
August Trial Set for fugitive Scott Air Force Base Airman
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AP) — A Scott Air Force Base airman who disappeared while awaiting a court martial and was later arrested in Nevada will go to trial Aug. 24.
Bloomington Father Accused of Unintentionally Killing Baby
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A Bloomington man is accused of unintentionally killing his 11-week-old daughter, who authorities say suffocated while she was left overnight in a car seat with a blanket over her face.
Greyhound Offering Service from Chicago to DeKalb, NIU
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — A new Greyhound route means Northern Illinois University in DeKalb now has service from Chicago.
Flooding Delays Illinois’ Redneck Fishing Tournament
BATH, Ill. (AP) — Anglers hoping to eliminate a few invasive Asian carp at the 10th annual Redneck Fishing Tournament in central Illinois will have to wait until Labor Day Weekend.
Kankakee ‘Rent-a-Cell’ Program Saves Jail $2.6M
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A report says inmates from outside Kankakee County are saving the jail $2.6 million this year.
County, State Fairs Cut Back Harness Racing in Illinois
DUQUOIN, Ill. (AP) — The decline of harness racing in Illinois continues as several county fairs and both state fairs reduce the number of racing days this summer.
Arraignment for Man Accused of Threatening Chicago Mayor
CHICAGO (AP) — An arraignment for the driver of a ride-sharing service accused of threatening Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Facebook is set to go ahead after a delay.