LaHood Passes Torch to Weaver
The newly elected Congressman Darin LaHood is touring the area with newly sworn-in State Senator Chuck Weaver.
Galva Harvest Shares Message of Community Across the Country
A message of generosity is being spread across the U.S., thanks to the kindness of neighbors in the small Henry County town of Galva.
Paramedic Revives Marathon Runner Who Suffered Heart Attack
CHICAGO (AP) — A man running in the Chicago Marathon has been revived by a paramedic after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Kenya’s Chumba, Kiplagat Win Titles at Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (AP) — Dickson Chumba broke away from a three-man pack in the 23rd mile and easily outdistanced the field for his first Chicago Marathon title Sunday.
Cardinals Bracing for Game 3 of NLDS Against Arrieta, Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis manager Mike Matheny says the Cardinals are preparing for Game 3 of the NL Division Series in “the same boring way” they have all season long.
Packers’ Defense Backs Rodgers in 24-10 Win Over Rams
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and 241 yards, and the Green Bay Packers held off the St. Louis Rams for a 24-10 win on Sunday in spite of three turnovers by
Bears Rally in Fourth Quarter to Beat Chiefs 18-17
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jay Cutler led Chicago to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, including an alert toss to running back Matt Forte with 18 seconds left, giving the Bears a stunning 18-17 victory over the
Actor Dick Van Dyke steps in to save his childhood home
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Actor Dick Van Dyke is taking steps to save his childhood home, which was slated for demolition in the central Illinois city of Danville.
Records: UI Athletics Part of $1.5 Million Vehicle Program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — An open records request has found that 57 University of Illinois athletics employees are part of a program that has dealers provide them with $1.5 million worth of vehicles.
Illinois updates tire storage rules after 2013 Hoopston fire
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued new rules about how to handle used tires.
Wurth to lead merged Illinois hospital advocacy group
CHICAGO (AP) _ Two Illinois hospital organizations with plans to merge have decided on a name, a chief executive and long-term goals.
Auburn man rescued from railroad tracks buys new wheelchair
AUBURN, Ill. (AP) — A 75-year-old central Illinois man who was rescued from a railroad crossing last month has used nearly $2,000 in donations to purchase a new motorized wheelchair.
Springfield mayor wants residency requirement for city staff
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of Springfield wants to pass an ordinance to require new municipal employees to live in the city.
Restored 1890s Keyhole House in Southern Illinois for sale
ANNA, Ill. (AP) — One of the oldest structures in the Southern Illinois community of Anna is up for sale.
Police kill man they say tried to break into Lisle home
LISLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer shot and killed a 35-year-old man who tried to break into a suburban Chicago home.
Interview: Congressman Darin LaHood and State Senator Chuck Weaver
New 37th State Senator Chuck Weaver and the man he replaced, new 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood are touring the district. They stopped in and joined us on Galesburg’s Morning News.
Bustos Continues Highway Bill Efforts
Recent meetings with committee chairs left Congresswoman Cheri Bustos “very encouraged” about a proposed six-year bill aimed at funding highway projects in Illinois.
Illinois Budget Impasse Continues into October
It’s been four months now since Illinois had a spending plan in place.
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