Newspaper: Budget impasse costing state more in long run
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Some vendors who provide Illinois services say the budget impasse costs the state more in the long run.
East St. Louis students return to school after strike
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — More than 6,000 East St. Louis students are returning to school after a one-month teachers’ strike.
Insurer denies coverage in Freeburg sex abuse lawsuit
FREEBURG, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois school district that paid $5.6 million to settle four lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of students by a former superintendent says its insurers are denying coverage for a fifth complaint.
Downtown parking lot renovations near completion
As long as the weather stays fair, the parking lot at Seminary and Mulberry streets is set to fully reopen this weekend.
Illinoisans have options in 3rd health insurance enrollment
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinoisans who don’t get health coverage at work have another chance to sign up for insurance under President Barack Obama’s health care law. A third enrollment season kicks off on Sunday.
DeSutter announces candidacy for 74th District
A Woodhull farmer will join the race for the 74th district seat being vacated by longtime State Representative Don Moffitt.
Group to send checks to victims of Coal City tornado
COAL CITY, Ill. (AP) — A committee in charge of distributing money to victims of last June’s tornado in Coal City says it will start sending out checks this month.
No charges for concealed carry license holder in shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say they won’t charge a customer with a concealed carry license who shot and killed an armed man who was attempting to rob a store.
Fire heavily damages Champaign County board chair’s home
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) –The Champaign Fire Department says a blaze has extensively damaged the home of the Champaign County board chair.
Archaeologists digging for history along Des Plaines River
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — A 10-person crew of archaeologists and interns are digging for historic artifacts along the Des Plaines River in suburban Chicago.
Andy Mickelson wins PGA Assistant Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Andy Mickelson won the PGA Assistant Championship on Sunday, closing with a 1-under 71 for a two-stroke victory on PGA Golf Club’s Wanamaker Course.
Bulls’ Hinrich sidelined by sore toe
CHICAGO (AP) — Kirk Hinrich will miss the Chicago Bulls’ game Sunday night against the Orlando Magic because of a sore toe.
Peterson, Walsh lift Vikings over Bears 23-20
CHICAGO (AP) — Adrian Peterson ran for 103 yards and Blair Walsh kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Gurley leads way with 133 yards as Rams handle 49ers 27-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Todd Gurley rushed for 133 yards on 20 carries, topping 100 yards for the fourth straight start to open his career, and the St. Louis Rams’ defense shut down the San Francisco 49ers
Bulls withstand late surge to beat Magic 92-87
CHICAGO (AP) — Pau Gasol and Nikola Mirotic each scored 16 points and the Chicago Bulls withstood a late surge from the Orlando Magic, holding on to win 92-87 Sunday night.
Group to send checks to victims of Coal City tornado
COAL CITY, Ill. (AP) — A committee in charge of distributing money to victims of last June’s tornado in Coal City says it will start sending out checks this month.
Insurer denies coverage in Freeburg sex abuse lawsuit
FREEBURG, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois school district that paid $5.6 million to settle four lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of students by a former superintendent says its insurers are denying coverage for a fifth complaint.
East St. Louis students return to school after strike
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — More than 6,000 East St. Louis students are returning to school after a one-month teachers’ strike.
Landscape Amendments move to council chambers tonight
Galesburg City Council members will take their first look at potential changes to the city’s landscaping regulations tonight.
Police arrest Galesburg man for sexual assault
The Galesburg Police Department arrested a Galesburg man today after responding to a sexual assault call around Lake Storey Park. According to a GPD news release, officers found the victim at the scene and immediately located the