Teen accused of DUI in fatal crash pleads not guilty
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A 17-year-old in southern Illinois has pleaded not guilty to aggravated DUI in a crash that killed another teenager.
Alton school board, teachers approve 2-year contract
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — The school board in the Mississippi River city of Alton has approved a two-year contract with teachers, ending concerns about a possible strike.
Rauner touts labor agreements covering 500 workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office has reached four-year labor agreements with 11 unions and has criticized one of the larger state-employee unions for not doing the same.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. the Metamora Redbirds
The GHS Silver Streaks girls beat the Metamora RedBirds tonight(11/19) 69-40. This makes the Streaks 2-0 for the season and the Thanksgiving Tournament so far while the RedBirds are now 0-2. Lexi Daniels was the Dave’s Auto
Santa inbound for Sunday Christmas Parade
The annual Christmas Parade is set for this Sunday in downtown Galesburg and locals are anticipating yet another daring Santa rescue. Galesburg Business Association President Dennis Case tries to explain to WGIL why Santa Claus keeps getting
Open house lauds renovated Amtrak depot, Galesburg Transit facility
Architects and local officials met this morning to present to the community more than $5.5 million in city improvements at the renovated Amtrak station and the newly built Transit Maintenance Facility. Among the 50 some people gathered
Knox County Chief Public Defender announces bid for circuit judge
David Hansen has formally announced his candidacy for a Ninth Judicial Circuit judge vacancy created by last month’s retirement of Chief Judge James B. Stewart. Hansen intends to place his name on the Democratic ballot for next
Former NFL QB Doug Flutie says both parents die in same hour
BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie says both of his parents died within an hour of each other. Flutie said Wednesday on his Facebook page that father Dick died of a heart attack in a
2016 Knox County Budget ready for approval
After shuffling funds a budget is on it’s way to being finalized. The Knox County Finance Committee will send next year’s budget to be approved by the full board in their meeting next week. A November 31st
Cuban professor looking to link Illinois to Havana
Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Lori Sundberg made a trip to Cuba in which she heard a speaker that shattered several misconceptions she had about Cuba. That speaker, Dr. Mario Masvidal, spoke at Carl Sandburg yesterday and
Northern Illinois beats Western Michigan 27-19 behind Huff
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jordan Huff ran for 159 yards on eight carries, including an 87-yard touchdown run, and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 27-19 Wednesday night. Northern Illinois (8-3, 6-1) moved into a first-place tie in
New Mexico beats Loyola of Chicago 75-51
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico forward Tim Williams scored 22 points with seven rebounds and the Lobos turned in a strong defensive effort Wednesday in a 75-51 win over Loyola-Chicago. The Lobos (3-0), who never trailed,
Livestock Truck Rolls on I-74
Illinois State Police have reported that a livestock truck has overturned on I-74 near the Interstate 280 West ramp. Authorities responded to the scene around 9:25 a.m. this morning. The semi-truck hauling pigs rolled off I-74 East
Chicago State beats Div. II Indiana Northwest 105-64
CHICAGO (AP) — Trayvon Palmer scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Chicago State beat Division II Indiana Northwest 105-64 on Wednesday night. Palmer was 9 of 12 from the field for the Cougars and hit
Local musician performs a different kind of Civil War reenactment
Her debut performance was at Lombard Junior High. 45 years later Gail Masinda once again held a solo organ concert in her hometown, last night at Central Congregational Church where she now acts as Director of Music.
Beane scores 32, Southern Illinois holds off Kent St. 72-69
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Anthony Beane scored 32 points and Southern Illinois held on in the closing minutes to preserve a 72-69 win over Kent State Wednesday night. Beane knocked down a jumper with 2:05 left to
Saint Louis holds off SIU-Edwardsville 70-60
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill (AP) — Ash Yacoubou scored a career-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds to help Saint Louis overcome second-half rallies by SIU-Edwardsville for a 70-60 win on Wednesday night. Mike
Providence wins 60-59 after Illinois misses flurry of shots
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rodney Bullock’s free throw with 43 seconds left gave Providence a 60-59 victory over Illinois on Wednesday night. Illinois (1-2) missed three shots in the final 10 seconds. Malcom Hill drove to the
Hossa scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Oilers 4-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Marian Hossa scored 1:08 into overtime, Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory. Patrick Kane
Butler’s season-high 32 power Bulls past Suns, 103-97
PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 32 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 103-97 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Pau Gasol added 17 points and eight rebounds, Kirk Hinrich