Du Quoin State Fair officials create vendor payment program
DU QUOIN, Ill. (AP) — Du Quoin State Fair officials are directing vendors to a program designed to pay those who weren’t compensated for their 2015 expenses.
Rockford lands NCJAA Division III women’s soccer tournament
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division III women’s soccer championship is coming to Rockford.
Champaign fires police officer facing sexual assault cases
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A city official in Champaign say a police officer facing sexual assault charges has been fired.
Illinois Senate OKs lawyers for juvenile murder suspects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A measure guaranteeing that juveniles under the age of 15 have a lawyer during interrogations in murder investigations is heading to the Illinois House.
East Aurora schools investigating online grading errors
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Grades for thousands of students in East Aurora School District 131 could be incorrect because of the faulty setup of an online grading system.
Jose Altuve fulfills home run promise to terminally ill young fan in his first at-bat
The Houston Astros All-Star wasted no time at all
A-town school board member asks for patience during data breach investigation
Wednesday’s Abingdon-Avon School Board meeting saw board members take a verbal lashing from community members but one member is saying that’s what happens when voters don’t feel like they’re being heard.
Library takes money from different funds to pay month’s bills
The Galesburg Public Library’s Board of Trustees met last night and revealed their general fund is empty until their portion of taxes roll in.
Your weekend: Bike rides and garage sales tomorrow
This weekend kicks off tomorrow morning with a couple big garage sales ahead of Mother’s Day. Or, for those looking to work up a sweat — a nearly 40 mile bike ride.
Rockies absolutely annihilate Giants with historic 13-run inning
Colorado sent 17 batters to the plate in the 5th
Cops: Ex-Browns player who stole from charity threatened to shoot man over golf etiquette
HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio (AP) A former Cleveland Browns player who had his sentencing delayed in an embezzlement case while he participates in a concussion study is now being accused of assaulting a man at a golf course
Paige VanZant confirms ‘shocking’ confrontation with Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate revealed a story about an altercation involving Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZant that the strawweight contender later confirmed.
Stars bounce back from blowout loss to edge Blues in OT, tie series
Stars bounce back from blowout loss to edge Blues in OT, tie series
Ben Simmons is nowhere to be found on NBA Draft combine list
Ben Simmons is nowhere to be found on NBA Draft combine list
Cubs get the best of Nationals in matchup of top two teams in baseball
Cubs get the best of Nationals in matchup of top two teams in baseball
Moe Harkless believes he's got a mental edge on Klay Thompson
But does it even matter?
Raptors hold off Heat in OT despite their stars continuing to struggle
Raptors hold off Heat in OT despite their stars continuing to struggle
Roman Reigns handles 6-man tag 'Smackdown' main event like a champ
Larry Bird: I respect Kevin McHale too much to make him Pacers coach
Will Smith's widow accepts his graduate degree posthumously
Will Smith’s widow accepts his graduate degree posthumously