Purported drug lord associate to be sentenced in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Another purported associate of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is to be sentenced in a federal case in Chicago that names Guzman. Tomas Arevalo-Renteria faces a minimum 10-year prison term when sentenced
US Rep. Quigley: New group to address transgender rights
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley says he’s joined other Democrats in creating a task force to help ensure equal rights for transgender people. The Democrat from Chicago said Tuesday the Transgender Equality Task Force will
Carbondale group seeks new SIU sex assault investigation
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A Carbondale community group is pushing Southern Illinois University to review its sexual assault policies and re-open an investigation into a freshman’s rape complaint. The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan reports that a group known
Torstenson center plants flowers to feature pollination
PECATONICA, Ill. (AP) — The importance of insects and bats in pollinating up to 90 percent of the world’s food supply will be brought home through a project at Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center. Hundreds of native
Sarah Palin to sign books in suburban Chicago
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin plans a book-signing event in suburban Chicago. Palin will sign copies of her book “Sweet Freedom: A Devotional” on Dec. 1 at the Naperville Marriott. The (Arlington
Illinois community college braces for potential strike
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Heartland Community College in Normal is bracing for a potential faculty strike but the school’s president intends to hold classes whether it happens or not. According to The Pantagraph in Bloomington, the Heartland
Health system gets state approval for new Rockford hospital
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois review board has approved a plan to build a new hospital in Rockford. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously to approve the proposal from Rockford-based MercyRockford Health
Decomposed body found in central Illinois woods
NORTH PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — A decomposed body has been found in a wooded area between Illinois Route 29 and the Illinois River. The (Peoria) Journal Star reports the North Pekin Police Department was notified about the
Bears waive backup cornerback Terrance Mitchell
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears waived cornerback Terrance Mitchell and promoted Jacoby Glenn from the practice squad. Mitchell, a second-year pro, appeared in five games this season. Glenn, also a cornerback, joined the Bears
Maddon, Banister selected Managers of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Maddon has won his third Manager of the Year award, earning his first in the NL after guiding the Chicago Cubs to their first postseason berth since 2008. Maddon got nine first-place
Saad scores 2 to lead Blue Jackets past Blues, 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Saad scored twice to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Cody Goloubef also scored for
Club 41 is back
Starting tomorrow, a popular St. Augustine restaurant and bar is set to serve food and drink for the first in over a year. Club 41 will be open for business at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Kirk Hunter is
Taylor leads Penn State past DePaul 68-62
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Brandon Taylor scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and Penn State beat DePaul 68-62 in the Gravitt Tipoff Series on Tuesday. Shep Garner added 7 of his 16
Western Illinois defeats Illinois-Chicago 84-57
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — J.C. Fuller scored 19 points and Garret Covington added 17 to lead Western Illinois to an 84-57 win over Illinois-Chicago on Tuesday night. Jabari Sandifer added 16 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and
Oligney-Estill announced as new Parks and Recreation Director
An Indiana native will soon man the wheel as the City of Galesburg’s new Parks and Recreation Director.Anthony “Tony” Oligney-Estill will fill the vacancy, following the retirement of current Parks and Recreation Director Larry Cox next month.
Longtime Bunker Links Golf Pro passes away
The man who served as golf pro at Bunker Links golf course for more than 24 years passed away Monday at the age of 63. Greg L. Merrill was a fixture of Bunker Links, working as the
Beautification on East Main nears completion
Roadways have been paved, the medians have been landscaped. The city is now just waiting for decorative street lights to finish being manufactured before the remodeling of the East Main street entrance to town is complete. The
Attorney claims woman didn’t urge manhunt in Gliniewicz case
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A defense attorney says the case should be dismissed against an Illinois woman accused of falsely setting off a manhunt for suspects in the death of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz.
Club 41 is back
Starting tomorrow, a popular St. Augustine restaurant and bar is set to serve food and drink for the first in over a year. Club 41 will be open for business at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Kirk Hunter is
Oligney-Estill announced as new Parks and Recreation Director
An Indiana native will soon man the wheel as the City of Galesburg’s new Parks and Recreation Director.Anthony “Tony” Oligney-Estill will fill the vacancy, following the retirement of current Parks and Recreation Director Larry Cox next month.