Man photographing schools shot dead by police near Chicago
ZION, Ill. (AP) — Lake County authorities say a 38-year-old man wearing a tactical-style vest and carrying a BB gun was killed in a police-involved shooting in the Chicago suburb of Zion.
Candidates for president file for Illinois’ primary ballot
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Candidates for president have officially filed to get their names on Illinois’ primary ballot.
Taco John’s on track to open mid-March

After more than a decade, Galesburg is months away from the return of Taco John’s.
Knox County finance committee looks to avoid later budget headaches

The Knox County Finance Committee is vowing to stay on top of the budget this year.