Carl Sandburg College discontinues cosmetology program

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Carl Sandburg College is shuttering their cosmetology program for the time being. CSC offers a cosmetology certificate, cosmetology teacher certificate, and an Associate’s in cosmetology. Declining enrollment and lack of state dollars during the Illinois budget impasse contributed to

Seattle beats Chicago State 65-50

Matej Kavas had 24 points and eight rebounds, Brendan Westendorf scored 21 and Seattle beat Chicago State 65-50 on Saturday night. The Redhawks (9-9, 1-2 Western Athletic Conference) pulled away with an 8-0 run to lead 47-35

Illinois-Chicago beats Youngstown State 92-89 in OT

Dominique Matthews scored a career-best 21 points as the University of Illinois Chicago beat Youngstown State 92-89 in overtime on Saturday. Tarkus Ferguson added 15 points with 10 rebounds for the Flames (9-8, 2-2 Horizon League). Marcus

DeKalb County detectives seek tips in killing of mother, son

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help to solve a 5-month-old double slaying. They are seeking information about the killings of 85-year-old Patricia Wilson and her son, 64-year-old Robert Wilson. They were found dead Aug.

Adams County to use grant to help mentally ill offenders

Adams County will use a $29,000 state grant to begin a court specifically for nonviolent criminal offenders. The grant announced Thursday comes from Adult Redeploy Illinois . It’s a state program that uses community support systems to