Farmington Chief thanks area fire departments, residents after blaze
More than 100 firefighters from nearly 40 departments spent hours yesterday morning battling flames that destroyed a downtown Farmington bar and its attached apartments and businesses.
Rural Knox County crash leaves one injured
A Gilson man allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and rammed a power pole early this morning in rural Knox County.
GPD calls for safety this Halloween
The Galesburg Police force is reminding residents to celebrate at their own risk this Halloween.
No DeKalb County money for football championships this year
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — The DeKalb County board chairman says possible cuts and no state budget are why the county won’t provide funding assistance for this year’s Illinois high school football championships.
Records: Lobbyist spending at $1.2M in Illinois this year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State records show that lobbyists have spent more than $1.2 million so far this year in Illinois.
Chicago-area district OKs later start so students can sleep
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (AP) — Classes will start 25 minutes later next year at one suburban Chicago school so students have more time to sleep.
Q&A: Mautino set to become third Illinois auditor general
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — As a legislator, Frank Mautino (maw-TEE’-noh) says he has read 2,000 Illinois government audits in the past 18 years. Soon the state representative from Spring Valley will conduct them.
Illinois insurance prices up for some under health care law
CHICAGO (AP) — Many Illinois consumers are seeing higher prices for health insurance entering the third year of President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Ex-boyfriend’s trial to begin in Chicago woman’s death
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin in the trial of a Chicago man accused in the 2007 killing of his ex-girlfriend, whose body was found covered in leaves in Calumet City.
Missing man found dead in Breckenridge Hills basement
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (AP) — A missing Ellisville man has been found dead in the basement of a Breckenridge Hills home.
Bond set at $1.5M for man accused of Peoria woman’s killing
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A Peoria man is charged with killing a woman whose body was found in garbage bin behind a home.
Notre Dame Glee Club graces Galesburg
In a display of vocal talent, the University of Notre Dame Glee Club yesterday performed a variety of songs ranging from traditional American folk and shanties to spirituals and Eastern European dance music.
Budget talks continue at City Council work session tonight
Galesburg City Council members still have an ever fluctuating $800,000 budget deficit on their hands–a number they will continue to tackle in tonight’s work session.
More than 100 firefighters battle Farmington blaze
FARMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A fire destroyed several businesses in the central Illinois city of Farmington, drawing more than 100 firefighters to the scene.