Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. Illini West Chargers
The GHS Silver Streak Girls beat the Illini West Chargers tonight(11/20) 73-52. This makes the Streaks 3-0 for the season as well as in the Thanksgiving Tournament while the Chargers are now 0-3. The Dave’s Auto Body
Madison County caseworker charged with theft from needy
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A 40-year-old southwestern Illinois woman has been charged with stealing nearly $160,000 in public assistance for needy families while she was a state Department of Human Services caseworker. Amy J. Mueller of Highland
Season’s 1st wintry storm could bring 10 inches to Illinois
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois could see 10 inches of snow as the first wintry storm of the season comes into the state. The National Weather Service says a mix of rain and snow Friday evening
Man sentenced to life in prison for parents’ 2006 slayings
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — A former suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his father and stepmother in November 2006. Fifty-six-year-old Michael Romano was sentenced Thursday after being found guilty in early
Decatur debating rules for drones in city parks
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — The city of Decatur is debating rules for the use of drones in parks. Chief Park Ranger Ed Culp told a park district board meeting Wednesday that his main concerns were possible criminal
Museum puts 1840 newspapers edited by Abraham Lincoln online
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is making copies of a campaign newspaper edited by Lincoln and other politicians available online for the first time. In a news release, museum officials say
Northern Illinois man convicted in beating of 7-month-old
BELVIDERE, Ill. (AP) — A 23-year-old man has been found guilty in the brutal beating of his girlfriend’s 7-month-old son. The Rockford Register Star reports the verdict comes after a three-day bench trial in Boone County Circuit
Central Illinois autism program re-opens with community help
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — A scaled-back central Illinois program to help about 100 families dealing with autism has re-opened with help from Illinois State University and community supporters. Programs at The Autism Place shut down for two
Blue Island police officer accused in sexual assault
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave amid a sexual assault investigation. Blue Island police officer John Miller is charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual
Urbana police investigating man with Indiana sex charges
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A man facing criminal charges of sexually molesting a child for a number of years in Indiana is also under investigation in Illinois. The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports 61-year-old A. Bernard Coffer lives part
Bustos and LaHood vote for increased screening for Syrian refugees
After last week’s attacks in Paris, Congress is rushing to ensure a similar attack isn’t launched in the U.S.With bi-partisan support, the House passed a bill that would require the FBI Director, Director of Homeland Security and
Orlando, Seattle among 10 US cities hosting Copa Centenario
MIAMI (AP) –The Citrus Bowl in Orlando, CenturyLink Field in Seattle and Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco are among the 10 venues for the 2016 Copa America Centenario. The other venues and cities for the June 3-26
No Brock Osweiler jerseys for sale at Broncos pro shop
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As Brock Osweiler prepares for his first career start, there are no No. 17 jerseys for sale at the Denver Broncos’ pro shop at their indoor practice facility.There are, however, still plenty of
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign kicks off today
On behalf of Galesburg Mayor John Pritchard, Deputy Mayor Wayne Allen met with representatives of the local Salvation Army to proclaim today Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Kickoff Day. With the proclamation, people should expect to see more
Local law enforcement prepare for Thanksgiving traveling
It’s time for family, food but it’s also the time of year when the most traffic accidents occur. Increased time on the road for the holiday leads to more automobile crashes. That’s why law enforcement across the
Rams center Barnes passes concussion protocol
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams center Tim Barnes has been cleared from a concussion that limited him in practice earlier in the week.The Rams had the day off Thursday, but said Barnes would have been
Cubs claim lefty Leathersich off waivers from Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have claimed left-handed pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the New York Mets.The 25-year-old Leathersich had Tommy John ligament replacement surgery in July. He was 0-1 with a 2.31 ERA with
Steen scores winner in shootout, Blues beat Sabres 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alexander Steen scored the shoutout winner and Jake Allen made 32 saves to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night.St. Louis has won seven straight games and
No. 20 Northwestern women roll to 72-36 win over Idaho State
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Nia Coffee scored 16 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead No. 20 Northwestern to a 72-36 win over Idaho State on Thursday night.Maggie Lyon and Ashley Deary backed Coffee’s 23rd career double-double
Tellinghuisen leads South Dakota St. over Illinois St. 83-67
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Reed Tellinghuisen had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead South Dakota State to an 83-67 victory over Illinois State on Thursday night. Tellinghuisen made two 3-pointers, and was 3 of 11 from