Researchers use crowdfunding to support hepatitis C study
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois Springfield researchers are using crowdfunding to raise money to test homeless people for hepatitis C. The professors plan to test homeless people in Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Peoria and Springfield. The
Medical helicopter targeted with laser beam in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a medical helicopter was targeted with a laser beam as it was landing at a Springfield hospital. Springfield airport Director Mark Hanna says the crew reported the incident to the Springfield
Boy playing with gun shoots 10-year-old relative in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say an 8-year-old boy accidentally shot and injured a 10-year-old relative while playing with a gun on Chicago’s South Side. The older boy was struck in the ribs and hospitalized. The shooting happened
University of Illinois calls for end to state budget battle
CHICAGO (AP) — University of Illinois trustees have adopted a resolution urging state lawmakers to end an impasse and pass a budget. The resolution approved Thursday in a unanimous vote will be delivered to Gov. Bruce Rauner
Family sues county coroner it says left body parts at scene
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The family of a man killed in a truck crash in southern Illinois is suing a county coroner’s office that it says failed to recover all of the victim’s body parts from the
Knox County Health Department talks state budget impasse
The Knox County Health Department is doing better than many counties feeling the crunch of a seemingly unending Illinois budget impasse.
Community Food Drive gives to FISH Food Pantry tomorrow
The Galesburg community is in need. In difficult economic times, and even in times of prosper, there are those who need a little help from time to time. The annual WGIL Community Food Drive starts tomorrow morning
‘Political Breakfast Club’ attends Noon Kiwanis Club Pancake Day
The most recent Republican candidate to throw his hat in the ring for a seat in the 74th District house was enjoying a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Noon Kiwanis Club today with elected officials. Woodhull farmer
Butts announces for 74th race
Galesburg attorney Bill Butts has announced he will run on the Democratic ticket for the 74th district seat opening up at the completion of Don Moffitt’s term. Butts is the only Democrat to announce his candidacy and
Bustos backing Clinton for President
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says she will support Presidential Candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as her choice for the job. An Associated Press report released today includes Bustos as one of 13 Illinois superdelegates to announce their approval. The
Wataga woman killed in Warren County accident
Illinois State Police have confirmed that a Wataga woman has been killed in single vehicle crash. 18-year-old Sally J. Christianson is the deceased. Authorities responded to 255th Avenue in Warren County about a quarter mile west of
Kalinin’s power-play goal lifts Devils past Blackhawks 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Sergey Kalinin scored a power-play goal with 2:27 left and the New Jersey Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 Thursday night for their second victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions in a week.
Rangers beat Blues 6-3 for 7th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes scored in the first period, and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory. J.T. Miller,
Galesburg natives killed in Colorado Plane Crash
A couple native to Galesburg were killed in a plane crash near Colorado Springs, Colorado this past Monday. The Colorado Springs Gazette reported that 63-year-old Michael Fritzel and his wife, 63-year-old Paula Fritzel of Roanoke, Texas went
Bulls’ Noah on track to return after missing game
CHICAGO (AP) — Center Joakim Noah appears to be on track to return to the Chicago Bulls after missing a game because of soreness in his left knee. Coach Fred Hoiberg said Noah went through a full
Knox County Health Department talks state budget impasse
The Knox County Health Department is doing better than many counties feeling the crunch of a seemingly unending Illinois budget impasse. As the state enters its fifth month without a budget, 20 local health departments have laid
Bears’ Alshon Jeffery misses practice with groin injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery missed Thursday’s practice with a groin injury he sustained a day earlier. Jeffery has had three straight 100-yard receiving games. The Bears offense has opened up
Bears DT Ego Ferguson suspended 4 games for PEDs use
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) –Bears defensive tackle Ego Ferguson became the second Chicago player in three days to be suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Ferguson’s punishment was announced Thursday, two days