Illinois Senate Considers Override of Strike-Bill Veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate is considering a vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation giving an arbitrator final say if there’s a stalemate in contract negotiations with unionized state employees.
Man Exonerated of Murder at Age 13, Charged with New Crime
CHICAGO (AP) — A man who won a $25 million award in 2012 for a wrongful murder conviction as a youth has been charged in a Chicago shooting.
Carbondale Man Pleads Guilty to DUI in Cyclist’s Death
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A 23-year-old Carbondale man could spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol involving the death of a bicyclist.
New Illinois Law Creates Task Force to Write Drone Rules
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will form a task force to come up with rules for the use of drones under a plan signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Harvey Settles Lawsuits Over Failure To Test Rape Kits
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago suburb whose police department mishandled years of rape investigations has settled lawsuits seeking damages for the shortcomings.
Ten-year-old Injured in Lawn Tractor Accident
ILLIOPOLIS, Ill. (AP) — A ten- year-old central Illinois boy has been seriously injured in a crash involving the lawn tractor he was driving and a pickup truck.
Carbondale Man Pleads Guilty to DUI in Cyclist’s Death
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A 23-year-old Carbondale man could spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol involving the death of a bicyclist.
Yemm Renovation Expected to be Complete by Next Week
After nearly a year of renovation work, Yemm Ford at the corner of West Main and Linwood Road should finally be opening it’s doors with a new look next week.
Amtrak Funds Try To Stay on Track With Possible Cut
At the tourism council meeting yesterday, council members discussed the importance of keeping Amtrak funding for Galesburg.