SAT to replace ACT as college entrance exam in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new college entrance exam is coming to Illinois. The test known as the SAT is replacing the ACT.
AP Interview: Police shooting spurs state agency changes
CHICAGO (AP) — The head of Illinois’ child welfare agency says the 2014 shooting death of a black teenager by a white police officer has spurred more focus in how the agency handles cases of troubled youths.
An urgent call for action made during university rally
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — The head of Northern Illinois University says the school won’t layoff anyone for now despite the lack of state funding due to a budget impasse.
Illinois residents weigh in on proposed coal mine expansion
HILLSBORO, Ill. (AP) — Some central Illinois residents are asking state regulators to reject a proposed expansion of a coal mine where an underground fire has smoldered for nearly a year.
New U of Illinois athletic director possible by end of month
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson now says the school hopes to name a new athletic director by the end of February.
County employees soon required to punch time clock
Knox County will begin altering the way employee hours are tracked.
Chocolate Festival: a Galesburg treat for 30 years
Put on by the Galesburg Historical Society, the downtown Chocolate Festival is back this weekend for it’s 30th year.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. Rock Island Rocks
The GHS Silver Streaks Girls lost to the Rock Island Rocks tonight 49-35. This was the final regular season game and leaves the Streaks sitting at a 28-3 overall record and 8-2 in the Western Big 6