Governor Seeks Federal Help for Storm-Affected Areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to allow people in seven northeast Illinois counties to apply for low-interest loans to help with storm recovery.
Cincinnati Educator Named to Lead Chicago Catholic Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — A Cincinnati school administrator has been hired to lead Chicago Catholic Schools, the nation’s largest private school system.
2 Dead in Hazardous Material Incident Outside Chicago
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two men were found dead in a suburban Chicago town house and five others injured in a hazardous materials incident.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Football vs. the Dunlap Eagles

Mistakes by an inexperienced Galesburg Football team helped Dunlap come away from the home opener at Van Dyke Field with a 17-14 win over the Silver Streaks. The Eagles scored on the second play from scrimmage, a
Professor Can Again Claim U of Illinois Destroyed Evidence
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has taken a preliminary step toward allowing a professor suing the University of Illinois over the loss of a job offer to pursue a claim that the university destroyed evidence.
8 Treated for Legionnaires’ Disease at Quincy Veterans Home
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — Illinois authorities say eight residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy have confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease.
Investment Specialist Says Stock Market Dip: “Nothing to Worry About”

The Stock Market took a major dip earlier in the week, but are back on the rise, with the DOW up roughly 1,000 after two days.
Hermon Man Awaits Arraignment for Another Month in Alleged Sex Crime Case

Galesburg Police arrested a Hermon man in July for alleged sex crimes with two minors.
Candidates Looking to Replace Schock in Second Debate

WASHINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Candidates seeking Illinois’ 18th Congressional District seat vacated by Aaron Schock reiterated their positions during a second debate in as many days.