Local lawmakers react to Governor’s budget address
In his address to Illinois lawmakers this afternoon about his spending plan for next year, Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke of the need for bipartisan compromise.
Police to investigate child porn allegations
Police arrested a Galesburg man yesterday afternoon on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant that led to a charge of possession of child pornography.
Youngstown State needs 2 OTs to beat Illinois-Chicago 92-91
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Jorden Kaufman scored all six of Youngstown State’s points in the first overtime and Matt Donlan tipped in the winning shot with 1.2 seconds left in the second OT as Youngstown State beat
Hill scores 22, Illinois beats Rutgers, 82-66
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Malcolm Hill scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds and Illinois cruised to an 82-66 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.
No. 17 Purdue outlasts Northwestern 71-61 in rugged game
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A.J. Hammons had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Johnny Hill added a season-high 15 points to help No. 17 Purdue get past Northwestern 71-61 on Tuesday night.
Eastern Illinois campus sends slightly fewer layoff notices
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Eastern Illinois University sent slightly fewer layoff notices to civil service employees than the school originally thought was necessary.
Next Illinois government holiday could be Obama’s birthday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A group of Illinois House Democrats are proposing President Barack Obama’s birthday become the next state holiday.
Cities squabble over fire service near U of Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The leaders of the fire departments in the adjacent cities of Champaign and Urbana are squabbling over who should handle fire calls at 194 homes and businesses near the University of Illinois.
Clinton to campaign with Sandra Bland’s mother in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Hillary Clinton is campaigning with the mother of a black suburban Chicago woman who was found dead in her jail cell following a traffic stop in Texas.
Illinois Lottery game to benefit Special Olympics
CHICAGO (AP) — A new version of an Illinois Lottery game that raises money for Special Olympics sports training programs has been launched.
Woman who set boyfriend on fire gets 12 years in prison
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman accused of setting her boyfriend afire has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery.
Chicago teachers hold “walk-ins” at city schools
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Teachers Union says it expects parents to hold rallies at 100 of the city’s schools in support of increased education funding and a fair teacher contract.
Former owner of Illinois hospice pleads guilty to fraud
CHICAGO (AP) — The owner of a now-closed suburban Chicago hospice has pleaded guilty to falsifying health care claims in a multi-year conspiracy to defraud the federal government.
Bond set at $1 million for man to be retried for 1994 deaths
CHICAGO (AP) — Bond has been set at $1 million for a Chicago man granted a new trial after spending more than 20 years in prison in connection with a drug-related double murder.
Gov. Rauner set to deliver annual budget speech live at 12 p.m. on WGIL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is set to deliver his annual budget address to state lawmakers as Illinois enters its eighth month without a spending plan for the current year.
Galesburg woman arrested for DUI after hitting utility pole
A Galesburg woman was arrested Monday morning on aggravated driving under the influence charges after her car struck a utility pole, yanking the electrical wires off the side of an East Fifth Street house.
Planning and zoning approves complete reconstruction of Arby’s
The Galesburg Arby’s location will soon begin a complete rebuild.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. IVC Grey Ghosts
In the Dunlap Regional opener, the GHS girls basketball team dominated the IVC Grey Ghosts, 62-23. Saige Milroy was named the Dave’s Autobody Crunch-Time Player of the Game. She came off the bench in the 2nd quarter
Knoxville entrepreneur eyes resurrection of historic St. Mary’s Chapel
Spearheaded by businessman Keith Vaughn, the defunct St. Mary’s Chapel in the historic district of Knoxville could soon have new life breathed into it.