Local paranormal group search for spooks nationwide
While some may see Halloween as the time for ghost stories, others are investigating the paranormal year round.
Spooktacular Trivia Night to benefit MDA
Local letter carriers are coming together a week from Saturday for a trivia night and costume contest to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Illinois Wesleyan University theater school gets $2.5M gift
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theater Arts has received a $2.5 million gift in honor of a graduate who often credited his theater training for helping him become a successful lawyer.
Illinois Wesleyan University theater school gets $2.5M gift
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theater Arts has received a $2.5 million gift in honor of a graduate who often credited his theater training for helping him become a successful lawyer.
Village passes ordinance to more closely monitor gun sales
LYONS, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago suburb of Lyons, sued earlier this year for the alleged weak oversight of gun stores, has a new ordinance that spells out procedures more closely monitor gun sales.
Jackson says urban reinvestment and better policing needed
CHICAGO (AP) — Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson says President Barack Obama gave a sound address on policing before the International Association of Chiefs of Police. However, Jackson says there is also a need for urban reinvestment and
Moody’s downgrades credit rating for 6 Illinois universities
CHICAGO (AP) — Six Illinois universities have seen their credit ratings lowered because of the state’s ongoing budget stalemate.
Blues invite Havlat, Zubrus to try out
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues, hard-hit by injuries, have invited veterans Martin Havlat and Dainius Zubrus to try out.
Rams place Alec Ogletree on IR-designated to return
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams placed outside linebacker Alec Ogletree on injured reserve-designated to return, three weeks after he had surgery for a fractured right ankle.
Blackhawks promote Kero from Rockford
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have promoted forward Tanner Kero from Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Allen has 26 saves for 6th shutout, Blues beat Lightning 2-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Allen stopped 26 shots for his sixth career shutout as the St. Louis Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Tuesday night.
With Obama watching, Bulls hold off Cavaliers 97-95
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Mirotic scored 19 points and Derrick Rose added 18 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a season-opening 97-95 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers with President Barack Obama watching on Tuesday night.
Housing Authority continues renovations, pleased with changes
The Knox County Housing Authority is moving on with renovation work at a number of its facilities.
Volunteers create Orpheum Theatre commercial
With the help of Railway Picture Studios owner Doug Alderman and about 40 local actors, the Orpheum Theatre is in the process of crafting a commercial made for social media.