Police arrest Galesburg man on $200,000 drug warrant
Following his release from police custody Monday due to a miscommunication in the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office, a Galesburg man appeared in court today on a series of drug charges.
Effects of budget cuts on GHS North
Last night $3.2 million in budget cuts were presented by Superintendent Ralph Grimm to the District 205 Board.
McLean County chairman accused of defrauding State Farm
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Chicago have indicted the chairman of the McLean County Board for defrauding State Farm and a consulting firm of more than $400,000 in unearned consulting fees.
Ex Chicago Bears star Brian Urlacher no longer bald
CHICAGO (AP) — Here’s a hairy development. Former Chicago Bears star Brian Urlacher is no longer bald.
Bears offensive coordinator Gase interviews for Eagles job
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase interviewed with the Philadelphia Eagles for their vacant coaching position on Tuesday.
No. 18 Butler holds off DePaul for 77-72 win
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Kellen Dunham snapped out of his shooting slump with 24 points, and No. 18 Butler edged DePaul 77-72 on Tuesday night.
No. 24 DePaul women beat 25th-ranked Seton Hall 86-74
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Jessica January had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help No. 24 DePaul beat 25th-ranked Seton Hall 86-74 on Tuesday night.
Panarin scores twice as Blackhawks top Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Artemi Panarin beat Marc-Andre Fleury 3:47 into overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Butler scores 32 points to lead Bulls over Bucks 117-106
CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 32 points and a season-high 10 assists to lead the streaking Chicago Bulls to a 117-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Exhibit of art by actor Anthony Quinn extended in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — An exhibition of art by Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Quinn is being extended by a museum of Greek culture in Chicago.
Illinois State starts demolition of old dorms
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Demolition has started on a pair of old dormitories at Illinois State University.
Illinois ‘Ag Invest’ program to loan more to farmers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials say a state-sponsored low-interest loan program for farmers has been updated for agriculture’s growing needs.
ComEd warns scammers are posing as utility company reps
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago-area utility is warning customers about scam artists posing as employees.
2 teens shot to death on a Chicago street corner
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say two teenagers were killed and a third wounded as they stood on a South Side street corner.
Judge: Chicago man must tell schools about shooting threat
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge says a man accused of threatening to shoot several people at the University of Chicago must tell any college he applies to about his pending criminal case.
Bustos announces support for Obama’s executive action on gun control
President Barack Obama discussed his plans yesterday to reduce gun violence through executive action, a move local Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was quick to announce support for.
Traffic stop leads to small drug bust
Police arrested a Henderson man yesterday morning on meth charges following a routine traffic stop at Berrien and Pearl streets.
Galesburg man authors children’s book
Galesburg native Aaron Wayne-Duke has been a radio broadcaster, public speaker and self defense teacher and now a children’s author.