Carl Sandburg College Breaks the National Benchmark in Graduation Rate Percentage
The National Student Clearinghouse recognized Carl Sandburg College for standing out among many colleges across the U.S. for its efforts.
Knoxville to Consider Ordinance Restricting Vendors
At the past few Knoxville City Council meetings, an issue was brought up about a couple who have been vending BBQ right outside the Big Catz BBQ on Main street set to open next month.
Branagh, Kropp Win AVP Kingston Chicago Open
CHICAGO (AP) — Nicole Branagh and Jenny Kropp won the AVP Kingston Chicago Open on Sunday, beating Kim DiCello and Kendra Van Zwieten 21-16, 21-19.
F Andrew Wooten Gets 1st US Call-Up for Exhibition vs Peru
CHICAGO (AP) — Forward Andrew Wooten is getting his first call-up to the U.S. national team for the exhibition against Peru, with Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley staying with their Major League Soccer teams.
Mason Uncertain for Season Opener
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rams running back Tre Mason, the likely starter while Todd Gurley rehabs from knee surgery, has been ruled out of the preseason finale with a right hamstring injury.
Bears Terminate Cornerback Tim Jennings’ Contract
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears terminated two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tim Jennings’ contract Sunday and placed safety Ryan Mundy on season-ending injured reserve because of a hip problem.
Cubs to Don 1-Piece Pajamas at End of West Coast Trip
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cubs are wrapping up a six-game West Coast trip, so it must be time for manager Joe Maddon to break out the pajamas.
Carpenter, Moss, Reynolds Homer as Cardinals Beat Giants 7-5
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Carpenter, Brandon Moss and Mark Reynolds all hit home runs, Yadier Molina drove in two and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Sunday.
Saladino Lifts White Sox to 6-5 Win Over Mariners
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Tyler Saladino drove in the winning run with a single in the 11th inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Sunday.
Arrieta Pitches No-Hitter for Cubs in 2-0 Win Over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched the sixth no-hitter in the majors this season and second against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 days, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 2-0 victory Sunday night.
Chicago Schools CEO Wants 5 Hires For Total $900K Salary
CHICAGO (AP) — The head of Chicago Public Schools has recommended the district spend more than $900,000 to hire five senior level employees. It’s a move that comes after CEO Forrest Claypool said he cut expenses and
3rd Legionnaires’ Disease Death at Illinois Veterans’ Home
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a third death from Legionnaires’ disease after an outbreak at a western Illinois veterans’ home.
Second City Says Fire Cancels This Week’s Shows
CHICAGO (AP) — The Second City comedy theater says last week’s fire that destroyed its Chicago offices has forced the cancellation of this week’s performances.
Fire Destroys Nearly Century-Old Bowling Alley in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A three-alarm fire has destroyed a nearly century-old bowling alley on Chicago’s North Side.
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center Takes Shape Near Anna
ANNA, Ill. (AP) — The owner of a southern Illinois medical marijuana cultivation center says he expects his new facility to be complete by next month.
Southern Illinois City to Buy Vacant Outlet Mall
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois city plans to buy a dormant outlet mall in hopes of spurring redevelopment along a highway interchange.
Autopsy Set in Weekend Swansea Stabbing That Left Woman Dead
SWANSEA, Ill. (AP) — An autopsy report and charges could come later in the day in connection with a stabbing at a southwest Illinois apartment complex that left a woman dead and her 9-year-old son severely injured.
Judge: Verdict in Chicago Lawyer’s Case Expected Monday
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge at a Chicago bench trial says he’ll return with a verdict Monday in the case of a prominent lawyer accused of instructing clients and witnesses to lie.
Report: Charities Received Little of Millions Company Raised
CHICAGO (AP) — A newspaper report says a for-profit telemarketing company raised roughly $5 million at Chicago area call centers for U.S. charities, but the charities received a fraction of the money.
Community Gathers to Mourn GHS Students Killed in Weekend Crash
Hundreds met last night on the Galesburg High School practice football field to mourn the loss of two students killed in a weekend car crash near Lake Storey.