Rootabaga Jazz Festival bringing big names to Galesburg
The 37th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival is in full swing after two days of performing educational convocations for students in area schools.
Senate OKs tougher sentences for repeat gun offenders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved tougher sentences for repeat gun offenders aimed at reducing violence on Chicago’s streets.
Chicago’s state-owned Thompson Center on endangered list
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Downtown Chicago’s state government Thompson Center building is on top of this year’s Landmarks Illinois “Most Endangered Historic Places ” list.
Judge vacates Chicago-area man’s 1997 murder conviction
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago judge has ordered a new trial for a man convicted 20 years ago of arson and murder in his mother-in-law’s death.
Billionaire JB Pritzker to announce governor bid
CHICAGO (AP) — Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce a bid for Illinois governor.
Funeral Monday for Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks’ visitation will be Sunday followed by a funeral Monday.
Man jailed for bilking acquaintance forms 2 PACs
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois man sentenced to 10 years in prison for bilking a female acquaintance has started two political action committees from behind bars.
Walkable map lets kids check out their state
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Western Illinois University Professor Christopher Sutton is teaching geography with a walkable map.
Reckless homicide reversed in firefighter’s death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A state appeals court has reversed the reckless homicide conviction of a semitrailer driver accused of killing a firefighter from a central Illinois village. The Pantagraph reports the court ruled Wednesday that evidence against
Northeastern Illinois University to cancel class for 3 days
CHICAGO (AP) — Northeastern Illinois University is planning to cancel three days of classes in order to cut costs as public universities in Illinois struggle to make ends meet during the state’s budget stalemate. The Chicago-based university will
The Washington Capitals just won the most meaningless Presidents' Trophy ever
There should be little joy in winning a second straight Presidents’ Trophy for Washington
Congressman asks Linda McMahon a question about John Cena's proposal
Linda McMahon had to answer a question about John Cena’s WrestleMania proposal while under oath.
USA, Mexico, Canada 'aiming for' joint bid to host 2026 World Cup, says CONCACAF president
The wheels are in motion for the three countries to host the tournament together.
Richard Childress Racing, Germain Racing 2017 paint schemes
Richard Childress Racing has brought a wide variety of paint schemes to the track in 2017.
Every National League team's greatest moment at its current stadium
Glory and giddiness for the home teams at their active ballparks
Patrick Cote taking 'one fight at a time' in regards to his future in the UFC
Patrick Cote knows his time left in the sport is limited
5 times animals showed up at Texas Motor Speedway
Track president Eddie Gossage has been known to turn Texas Motor Speedway into a zoo.
Jeopardy! contestant loses everything on NBA mascot question
No, no, no!!!
Ryan Howard signs a minor-league deal with one of the Phillies' biggest rivals
The slugger is staying in the NL East
Marc Bartra found the lone Dortmund fan who held it down in Schalke territory
Twitter came through, and Bartra finally found the loyal fan and awarded her with a jersey.