Indiana Veteran passes through locally on state-wide walk
As of about 12:30 p.m. this afternoon, an Indiana man says he has walked 690 miles since June 1st–all in the name of his faith and to help raise awareness for Veterans in need.
Carl Sandburg president to testify on college funding at capitol
Dr. Lori Sundberg, president of Carl Sandburg College, will be joining other college representatives and students tomorrow at the Illinois State Capitol as they testify on the need for higher education appropriations.
Open house planned for new Transit Maintanence Facility and renovated Amtrak station
The public is invited to an open house and dedication ceremony next week for the newly renovated Amtrak station and new Transit Maintenance Facility.
Renie Fleming to headline Chicago’s tree lighting ceremony
CHICAGO (AP) — American opera singer Renie Fleming will be the headliner at the 102nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Chicago.
Southern Illinois lawmaker seeks to keep work camp open
CARBONDALE,, Ill. (AP) — A state lawmaker from southern Illinois has introduced legislation to keep operating a minimum-security prison work camp targeted to close as part of a cost-cutting move from shutting down.
Anti-crime concert in Rockford to feature over 10 acts
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Members of the community are coming together to stage an anti-crime concert next month in Rockford.
Illinois fires athletic director after athlete allegations
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has fired athletic director Mike Thomas as it prepares to release the final report from its investigation into mistreatment of football and women’s basketball players.
Cottage Opens Walk-in Clinic
Galesburg’s Cottage Hospital has opened up a new medical facility to aid patients across town.
Illinois medical marijuana dispensaries prepare to open
CHICAGO (AP) — The wait for legal medical marijuana in Illinois is nearly over. A trade group representing medical marijuana businesses in Illinois says five dispensaries plan to sell marijuana Monday, the first day of authorized sales. The
Premature burial delays funeral for family’s matriarch
CHICAGO (AP) — A planned Chicago funeral didn’t take place Saturday because the person to be remembered had already been buried. WBBM-TV reports the family of Ella Mae Rutledge was at Leak and Sons Funeral Home to approve
Small school districts band together to share ideas
ASSUMPTION, Ill. (AP) — A set of small central Illinois school districts has created a professional learning community to allow its teachers to collaborate and exchange ideas. The (Decatur) Herald and Review reports the community arose after three
Southern Illinois lawmaker seeks to keep work camp open
CARBONDALE,, Ill. (AP) — A state lawmaker from southern Illinois has introduced legislation to keep operating a minimum-security prison work camp targeted to close as part of a cost-cutting move from shutting down. Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois
Anti-crime concert in Rockford to feature over 10 acts
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Members of the community are coming together to stage an anti-crime concert next month in Rockford. More than 10 musical acts, including R&B singer Harvey Scales, will perform at the More Music Less
Renie Fleming to headline Chicago’s tree lighting ceremony
CHICAGO (AP) — American opera singer Renie Fleming will be the headliner at the 102nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Chicago. The event will be held for the first time in Millennium Park on Nov.
Southern Illinois lawmaker seeks to keep work camp open
CARBONDALE,, Ill. (AP) — A state lawmaker from southern Illinois has introduced legislation to keep operating a minimum-security prison work camp targeted to close as part of a cost-cutting move from shutting down. Gov. Bruce Rauner and
Chargers hope to end free-fall Monday night vs Bears
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers is trying to remain positive as the San Diego Chargers’ season spins out of control. He really is. It’s his nature. There also comes a point where reality sets in. It
Vikings QB Bridgewater leaves game with head injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was knocked out of the game by a hit to the head in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. After going to the locker room
Vikings lose Bridgewater, beat Rams 21-18 in OT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson rushed for 125 yards on 29 carries for Minnesota, helping set up Blair Walsh’s 40-yard field goal in overtime that lifted the Vikings a 21-18 victory over the St. Louis Rams on
Kane, Panarin lead Blackhawks past Oilers 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane had a goal and three assists, rookie Artemi Panarin scored twice in the first period and Corey Crawford made 34 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks past the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on
Illinois fires athletic director after athlete allegations
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has fired athletic director Mike Thomas as it prepares to release the final report from its investigation into mistreatment of football and women’s basketball players. Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson said Monday that