Galesburg Woman Shares Experience Working in Rail Yards During WWII
In the early 1940s women were to be work replacements for men drafted into World War II.
Cecil, Phyllis M.
Phyllis M. Cecil, 91, of rural Maquon, Illinois died at 3:10 P.M, Tuesday August 25, 2015 at her home.
Knoxville to Welcome Wild West Theme Plaza and BBQ Restaurant in Coming Months
The Wild Wild West is coming to Knoxville, with the Pioneer Plaza and Big Catz BBQ opening in the near future.
Rams WR Quick Back From Significant Shoulder Injury
ST. LOUIS (AP) — It’s been a long road back for Brian Quick. The finish line is in sight for the St. Louis Rams wide receiver.
Former Blackhawk Forward Ron “Chico” Maki Dies at 76
TORONTO (AP) — Ron “Chico” Maki, a member of the Chicago Blackhawks 1961 Stanley Cup champions, has died. He was 76.
Cutler and The Bears Thin at Receiver as Season Nears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler finds himself throwing to third- and fourth-team players after a hip injury pushed veteran receiver Eddie Royal to the sidelines for Wednesday’s practice, if not longer.
2 Illinois Players Suspended Indefinitely
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Tim Beckman has suspended a pair of defensive players for unspecified violations of team policies.
Igboananike Scores Twice, Fire Beat Red Bulls 3-2
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) –Kennedy Igboananike broke a tie in the 73rd minute with his second goal of the game and the Chicago Fire beat New York 3-2 on Wednesday night to end the Red Bulls’ six-game undefeated
Porcello Pitches Red Sox Past Sale, White Sox 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Rick Porcello pitched seven sparkling innings in his return from a triceps injury, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Peavy Shuts Down Cubs as Giants Earn 1st Win in Series, 4-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buster Posey followed Brandon Belt’s leadoff triple in the sixth with a go-ahead double, Jake Peavy won for the second time in six starts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cubs 4-2
Diocese: Peoria Priest Removed For Prior Abuse Allegations
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois Catholic priest has been forced to step down from public ministry for past allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
Drew Peterson Seeks to Toss Wiretaps in Murder-For-Hire Case
CHESTER, Ill. (AP) — Drew Peterson wants a southern Illinois judge to exclude wiretap evidence he says was improperly obtained in a murder-for-hire case involving the prosecutor who helped convict the former suburban Chicago police officer of
Grant Will Support Chicago Jobs Program for Ex-Offenders
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal grant will allow the Chicago Transit Authority to continue a diesel mechanics training program for ex-offenders and others facing challenges re-entering the workforce.
Pritzker To Visit Manufacturing Design Site in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker will visit the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute on Friday in Chicago.
Union, Mitsubishi Negotiate in Hopes of Plant Being Bought
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Union officials say they’re pursuing contract negotiations with Mitsubishi even though the automaker plans to shut down its central Illinois plant.
Peoria Airport Aiming For More International Flights
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Officials at Peoria’s airport say they hope renovations in the works will help the facility compete for passengers wanting to international.
Pritzker To Visit Manufacturing Design Site in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker will visit the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute on Friday in Chicago.
‘Retiring’ Southern Illinois Judges Avoid Retention Vote
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Three southern Illinois judges plan to retire in name only to avoid retention elections that require 60 percent approval rather than a simple majority of votes.
Painted Door Panels from Chicago 1893 World’s Fair Found
CHICAGO (AP) — Three Japanese sliding doors that were put on display at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago have been discovered in a city park district storage facility.
City of Chicago Pursues Case Over Painkiller Marketing
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago is continuing its legal battle with five drug makers it accuses of deceptively marketing a class of prescription painkillers that can be highly addictive.