Knox County teen driver deaths up despite statewide decline
So far this year, 14 lives were lost on the road in Knox County. Of those deceased, five were teenagers. That’s according to District 7 State Trooper Jason Wilson, who says this year has seen a major
Prairie Players debut new space this weekend
Eight years of major renovations has finally resulted in a new space for Galesburg’s community theater. The Prairie Players Civic Theatre will show off its new digs this Saturday when the space is christened with a performance
18-year-old Quincy man convicted in 4th of July killing
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — An 18-year-old Quincy man has been convicted of first-degree murder in a Fourth of July shooting that left one man dead and another man injured. The Quincy Herald-Whig reports that Gavin Masters will
Champaign City Council OKs police use of stun guns
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Champaign City Council has approved the use of stun guns for its police department. The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports that Champaign had the only major police department in central Illinois without the stun
NIU plans multimillion-dollar upgrade of student center
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University plans to refurbish its half-century-old student center to improve visitors’ first impressions. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle reports officials may present a renovation plan in December. The Holmes Student Center is
Aurora man, 55, found dead in retention pond
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a 59-year-old Aurora man was pulled from a retention pond after his vehicle went into the water. First responders, including the Aurora Fire Department’s dive team, responded to
Ogle County soldiers memorial to be dedicated in Oregon
OREGON, Ill. (AP) — A retired Army brigadier general who commanded forces in Afghanistan and Iraq will be the keynote speaker at next week’s dedication of the Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial. Steve Huber of Byron in
Special prosecutor to review levee board’s repair contracts
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A special prosecutor in southwestern Illinois will review a levee district’s repeated use of an auto body shop owned by its president. The Belleville News-Democrat reports that Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons
Illinois budget impasse darken Capitol dome Christmas lights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ budget impasse will replace the Grinch when it comes to decorating the state Capitol dome this year. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office, which maintains the Capitol building, announced Tuesday they will
Herrin completes excavation of unmarked coal miner graves
HERRIN, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois town where striking union coal miners clashed with replacement workers in one of the nation’s deadliest labor conflicts has completed an effort to identify victims buried nearly one century ago
Illinois Poison Center warns of spike in synthetic drug use
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials are warning of a spike in the number of patients going to emergency rooms after using dangerous synthetic drugs. The Illinois Poison Center on Tuesday said it has received almost 20 calls
Evanston woman fatally shot after visiting Chicago relatives
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman who was an aspiring model was the victim of a drive-by shooting as she was heading home after visiting her grandparents on the city’s South Side. Kaylyn Pryor of Evanston
Crundwell auction nets close to $47,000
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — An auction of items seized from the former Dixon comptroller convicted of stealing nearly $54 million from the northern Illinois city, raised nearly $47,000. The auction was the first of three of Rita
Police: Fox Lake Officer embezzled money for years prior to suicide
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say an Illinois police officer whose fatal shooting this summer led to a large manhunt had in fact carefully staged his own death. And they say he had been embezzling
St. Louis hearings on new stadium could come next week
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A member of St. Louis’ governing board says he expects public hearings next week over the city’s financing of a proposed new riverfront football stadium. As a member of the St. Louis Board
Northern Illinois rallies for 32-27 win over No. 20 Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Freshman quarterback Ryan Graham led Northern Illinois on two fourth-quarter scoring drives, and the Huskies rallied to beat No. 20 Toledo 32-27 on Tuesday night. Joel Bouagnon’s 2-yard touchdown with 1:59 remaining lifted
Hot-shooting Hornets hammer Bulls 130-105 for 1st victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeremy Lamb scored 20 points on 9-of-10 shooting, Nicolas Batum added 18 and the Charlotte Hornets cruised to their first victory of the season, 130-105 over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Jeremy
Bustos appointed Senior House Whip
Local Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has accepted a new role in the U.S. House. Her office announced today that she received appointment as a Democratic Senior House Whip. In that position, Bustos will work with a team of
Clark, Loren C.
Loren C. Clark, 95, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Alexis and Viola, IL, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at his home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday November 5, 2015 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is