Police Standoff Near Lake Storey Unclear
PLEASE SEE OUR UPDATED STORY: https://wgil.com/v3/2015/10/01/galesburg-man-arrested-in-afternoon-standoff-no-fatalities-reported/ A police standoff that took place for the better part of an hour near Lake Storey in Galesburg has all but dispersed with unclear results.
Knox County Sheriff: “Police Lives Matter” Signs, A Symbol of Thanks
The Knox County Sheriff has recently been circulating signs with the saying “Police Lives Matter.”
Cardinals Rout Pirates, Clinch 3rd Straight NL Central Title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are back in a familiar spot: on top of the NL Central looking down at everyone else.
Jackson Drives in 5; Cubs Beat Reds 10-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Jackson drove in a career-high five runs and Jon Lester set a Chicago season record for strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher, leading the playoff-bound Cubs to a 10-3 victory over the last-place Cincinnati
Hosmer, Royals Beat White Sox 5-3 in 10 Innings
CHICAGO (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night to clinch home-field advantage in an
McHenry High School Teachers Go On Strike
MCHENRY, Ill. (AP) — Teachers in the Chicago suburb of McHenry have gone on strike after disagreeing with district officials about compensation and insurance benefits.
East St. Louis Teachers Go On Strike
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Teachers in East St. Louis have gone on strike amid a contract stalemate with school district officials.
2 Community College Baseball Players Killed in Quincy Crash
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two members of a community college baseball team have died in a vehicle crash in western Illinois.
Caterpillar Announces 230 Layoffs at Factory in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Caterpillar Inc. says it is indefinitely laying off 230 workers at its plant in East Peoria.
Deere Has Tentative Labor Agreement with UAW Workers
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co. says it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers union, which represents 10,000 Deere employees at 12 factories in three states.
Man Who Lied About Shooting Himself Says Future ‘Ruined’
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (AP) — A 22-year-old southern Illinois man convicted of a felony for lying about shooting himself has told a judge he regrets a decision that he says “ruined” his life.
1 of Decatur Zoo’s Pair of Cheetahs Dies
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A cheetah that has lived at the Scovill Zoo in Decatur for more than 10 years has died.
Century-old Theater in Southern Illinois City Shuts Down
DU QUOIN, Ill. (AP) — A century-old theater in the southern Illinois city of Du Quoin has closed.
Jordan’s Queen Noor to Speak at Suburban Chicago Forum
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Judson University in suburban Chicago will be getting the royal treatment next year.
4 Finalists Remain for Illinois Auditor General Job
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A state commission says the four finalists to replace retiring Illinois Auditor General William Holland include two Democratic legislators, a southern Illinois attorney and an auditor from California.
Midwest Attorneys General to Discuss Gender Violence
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is set to give the opening address to her Midwest counterparts aimed at preventing and addressing gender-based violence.
Attorneys for Aaron Schock Slam Federal Claims of Deception
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for former congressman Aaron Schock are disputing the claims of federal prosecutors their client has been deceptive in complying with a subpoena.
Saline “Considering” Run for 74th District
Knox County GOP Chairman Wayne Saline says he is considering a run to represent the 74th District in the Illinois General Assembly.
Knox County GOP Chair Says LaHood Replacement to be Chosen Sunday
The head of the Knox County Republican Party says that the replacement for outgoing State Senator Darin LaHood will be chosen by this Sunday.
Bustos Votes in Favor of U.S Spending Plan
Area Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined with 276 other legislators yesterday to approve a temporary spending plan in the U.S. House.