No. 2 Ohio States runs past Illinois 28-3
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns and No. 2 Ohio State pounded out a 28-3 victory over Illinois on Saturday.
Illinois point guard Tate has finger surgery
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach John Groce says point guard Jaylon Tate had surgery to repair a dislocated finger but has not said when the junior might return.
Kane scores again, Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period to extend his points streak to 12 games and lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues
Construction of Carbondale solar-energy field stalled
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A solar-powered energy station in Carbondale is on hold while the developer waits on potential state help.
Elgin police get grant money for body cameras
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Police in Elgin should have body cameras by next summer.
6-year-old Metamora student raises $1,400 for honor flights
METAMORA, Ill. (AP) — A 6-year-old Metamora student has raised $1,400 in a week to send war veterans to Washington, D.C.
Madigan can’t attend budget summit, Rauner postpones it
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has postponed the Nov. 18 budget summit because a family matter will prevent House Speaker Michael Madigan from attending.
Police: Girl found in Chicago yard was thrown from 8th floor
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say a newborn girl found dead in front of a Chicago high-rise was thrown from an eighth-floor window of the building by her mother.
Weekend crashes raise Knox County driving death total to 16 in 2015
Since Friday, three people have been killed as the result of motor vehicle accidents locally.
Shave for the Brave raise $50,500, announce festival plans
A night in 2014 that started over a beard, a beer and a bet has now turned into an incorporated non-profit who has raised more than $50,500 for area veterans.
Construction of Carbondale solar-energy field stalled
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A solar-powered energy station in Carbondale is on hold while the developer waits on potential state help. Pete Pedersen is managing principal for Brightfields Development. He tells the (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan that construction
Elgin police get grant money for body cameras
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Police in Elgin should have body cameras by next summer. Commander Ana Lalley tells the (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald Elgin police have received a $250,000 federal grant and the city will match it
Madigan can’t attend budget summit, Rauner postpones it
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has postponed the Nov. 18 budget summit because a family matter will prevent House Speaker Michael Madigan from attending. Rauner deputy chief of staff Mike Schrimpf said Saturday that the
6-year-old Metamora student raises $1,400 for honor flights
METAMORA, Ill. (AP) — A 6-year-old Metamora student has raised $1,400 in a week to send war veterans to Washington, D.C. J.J. Murphy is a first-grader at Metamora Grade School. The (Peoria) Journal-Star reports the school set
Police: Girl found in Chicago yard was thrown from 8th floor
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say a newborn girl found dead in front of a Chicago high-rise was thrown from an eighth-floor window of the building by her mother. The 19-year-old woman, Mubashra Uddin, was charged with first-degree
Maquon woman dead in third weekend fatality
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a Maquon woman was killed yesterday as the result of a crash on Highway 20 about four miles west of Maquon.
Weekend crashes raise Knox County driving death total to 16 in 2015
Since Friday, three people have been killed as the result of motor vehicle accidents locally. The most recent accident was reported by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department who confirmed yesterday, that a Maquon woman died as the
Shave for the Brave raise $50,500, announce festival plans
A night in 2014 that started over a beard, a beer and a bet has now turned into an incorporated non-profit who has raised more than $50,500 for area veterans. Shave for the Brave made that announcement
Maquon woman dead in third weekend fatality
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a Maquon woman was killed yesterday as the result of a crash on Highway 20 about four miles west of Maquon. 20-year-old Shelby A. Strang was killed when the pickup
Five arrested in relation to Canton murder case
Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputies confirmed yesterday that five individuals were arrested in relation to the murder of 45-year-old Troy Hedges, who was killed last month in rural Canton. 45-year-old Cheryl Row, 34-year-old Jared Danner and 41-year-old Charles