Bond reduction denied in case of abused nursing home resident
A Knox County judge denied a request to reduce the $150,000 bond in the case of a former Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care nurse accused of battering an elderly resident.
Filing for March primary has begun
Yesterday marked the first day for Illinois candidates to file for their party’s nomination in next year’s March 15 primary election.
Silas Willard move coming ahead of schedule
Students and teachers of Silas Willard Elementary didn’t expect to move into their newly constructed school until the beginning of the next school year.
White Sox hire Rowand as minor-league instructor
CHICAGO (AP) –The Chicago White Sox have hired 2005 championship team center fielder Aaron Rowand as minor-league outfield and base-running instructor.
Brouwer, Fabbri score in 3rd as Blues rally past Sabres 2-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) –Troy Brouwer and Robby Fabbri scored third-period goals, and the St. Louis Blues came back to beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Monday night.
DePaul beats Norfolk State at Paradise Jam 82-78
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tommy Hamilton scored 20 points and blocked Norfolk State’s final shot to help DePaul take an 82-78 victory on Monday in the seventh-place game at the Paradise Jam.
Illini escape with buzzer-beater, 82-79 over Chicago State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Jalen Coleman-Lands sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer, allowing Illinois to escape with an 82-79 victory over Chicago State Monday night.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs United Township Panthers
In tonight’s Western Big 6 conference game, GHS beat United Township 71-44. Being the first conference game of the season, the GHS girls had to buckle down and play their hardest in order to show the other
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs United Township Panthers
In tonight’s Western Big 6 conference game, GHS beat United Township 71-44. Being the first conference game of the season, the GHS girls had to buckle down and play their hardest in order to show the other
Collinsville officials approve residential chicken ordinance
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Officials in a southwest Illinois community have decided to allow up to 75 residents to keep chickens within city limits.
Police offer tips to avoid pickpockets, other thieves
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police are urging holiday shoppers to be extra cautious to avoid criminals.
Chicago teachers rally to push ahead stalled contract talks
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of Chicago teachers and their supporters held a rally as the fight continues between the teachers union and the school district for a new contract.
US Steel temporarily idling Granite City works
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (AP) — U.S. Steel will temporarily idle its Granite City Works steelmaking and finishing operations, putting about 2,000 workers off the job indefinitely.
Rauner says White House promises to answer refugee queries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says the White House is taking action to answer his questions about Syrian refugees entering the country.
Ex-Obama aide tapped for key presidential foundation role
CHICAGO (AP) — The Obama Foundation has hired a native Chicagoan and former aide to President Barack Obama for a key role in the development of his presidential library and museum.
Remembering pet care when the air gets icy
Frigid temps of the upcoming winter months mean that pet owners should reconsider how long they’re leaving pets outside.
Genetically modified salmon expected to impact business
For the first time ever, the U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved a genetically modified animal for human consumption.