U.S. Reps. sign on to ease Cuban trade restrictions
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Congressman Rodney Davis are announcing bi-partisan support for a bill that would give Illinois agriculture more opportunity for trade with Cuba.
Knoxville school district approves 4.98% tax levy increase
The Knoxville School Board last night approved a property tax hike of 4.98 percent for District 202 residents.
Christianson, Sally Jean Louise
Sally Jean Louise Christianson, 18, of Wataga, died Friday, November 13, 2015.
McCone, Richard D. “Rick” Jr
Richard D. “Rick” McCone Jr., 59, of West Burlington, Iowa, formerly of Galesburg, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.
Strang, Shelby “Shellfish” Alexandra
Shelby “Shellfish” Alexandra Strang, age 20, of Maquon, Illinois died on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in rural Maquon, Illinois.
Martin, D. Maxine
D. Maxine Martin, 95, of Galesburg, died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.
Rams replace QB Foles with Keenum for Ravens game
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Case Keenum will replace Nick Foles as the starter, St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Monday.
Cubs’ Bryant, Astros’ Correa voted top MLB’s rookies
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year, and Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was voted the AL honor.
Illinois State beats Morehead St. 67-66 on last-second shot
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell took a long inbounds pass near half court, zig-zagged through four defenders to kiss a right-handed layup off the glass and in, lifting Illinois State to a 67-66 last-second win over Morehead
Backes has 2 goals, assist to lead Blues past Jets
ST. LOUIS (AP) — David Backes had two goals and an assist to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.
Butler, Bulls hold on for 96-95 win over Pacers
CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 17 points for Chicago and played tough defense on Paul George on Indiana’s final possession, helping the Bulls hold on for a 96-95 victory over the Pacers on Monday night.
North Chicago settles Taser death lawsuit for $3 million
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — The city of North Chicago has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after police officers beat and shocked him repeatedly with
Truck carrying carrots overturns on I-294 exit in Hodgkins
HODGKINS, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police says a semitrailer carrying 39,000 pounds of carrots overturned on a highway exit in the southwest suburbs.
Sangamon County GOP seeks applicants for Rep. Poe’s seat
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Republican officials in Sangamon County are looking for a replacement for longtime state Rep. Raymond Poe.
Chicago council’s watchdog turns over files to FBI
CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney leaving a municipal watchdog post in Chicago says he turned over his computers and investigative files to the FBI.
Immigrant rights activists blast Gov. Rauner on refugee call
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago-based immigrant rights groups and advocates are blasting Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to temporarily stop accepting new Syrian refugees in Illinois in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Federal suit claims racial discrimination at Illinois hotel
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges management at a central Illinois hotel failed to stop racist comments and conduct toward at least one black employee.
Galesburg Council amends landscape regulations
Galesburg City Council members officially did away with a long list of landscape regulations last night that had been suspended due to their strictness.
Northern Illinois state’s attorney arrested on DUI charge
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois state’s attorney has been charged with driving under the influence after the sheriff says the van she was driving struck a parked car.
Illinois students of for-profit schools to get debt relief
CHICAGO (AP) — About 2,700 Illinois students of for-profit schools will receive about $3 million in debt relief under a national settlement with a Pittsburgh company running trade schools and colleges.