Grant to boost travel for WIU and Spoon River students
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — College students and faculty in western Illinois will get more travel abroad opportunities because of a U.S. Department of Education grant.
Report: Circuit judge’s inmate visits lasted up to 8 hours
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A published report shows jail visits of up to eight hours between a southern Illinois judge and a parolee who lived with him and was later charged with first-degree murder.
Formerly homeless man gets 54 years in Chicago slaying
CHICAGO (AP) — A formerly homeless man has been sentenced to 54 years in prison for the 2010 slaying of a 94-year-old Chicago retiree who had once taken him in.
Rauner’s proposed cuts show difficulty in reducing spending
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — While pressure grows on Gov. Bruce Rauner to identify where he would cut state spending, an Associated Press analysis shows that much more cutting would be needed to make a real difference.
Hands Around the Courthouse happens Thursday
Ashley German with the Blue Ribbon Task Force of Knox County joins WGIL’s Will Stevenson on “Galesburg’s Evening News” to talk about “Hands Around the Courthouse” — happening this Thursday (4/20) outside the Knox County Courthouse.
Mayor: More Chicago buildings join energy efficiency program
CHICAGO (AP) — City officials say 76 buildings representing over 50 million square feet of space are now a part of Chicago’s energy efficiency program Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week that 14 new buildings have joined the
Governor Bruce Rauner on Galesburg’s Evening News
Governor Bruce Rauner joins WGIL’s Will Stevenson on the first edition of the newly-revamped “Galesburg’s Evening News,” discussing state budget issues and his visit to the Quad Cities on Monday.
The Clothesline Project coming to area colleges
A nationally recognized initiative to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault is being organized at area colleges this week as well as next week.
Retailer closing stores, but not in Galesburg
A teen and young adult clothing retailer, the subject of bankruptcy rumors in recent years, is falling prey to growing online sales, but locations in the immediate are not being affected.
3 reasons Joe Gibbs Racing can feel optimistic about Bristol
After a rough start to 2017, JGR looks to bounce back this weekend at Bristol.
Chip Ganassi Racing 2017 paint schemes
Check out the paint schemes Jamie McMurray and Kyle Larson have run so far this season.
Here's how the Browns could get everything they want in the NFL Draft
This is no time to play it safe with the No. 1 and No. 12 picks.
7 prospects the Buffalo Bills should target in the NFL Draft
After a relatively quiet offseason, the Bills have several holes to fill.
Georges St-Pierre responds to Michael Bisping's ultimatum regarding their fight
Georges St-Pierre isn’t buying Michael Bisping’s ultimatum
Skip Bayless explains why excessive celebration penalties are a 'necessary evil'
Referees and the NFL are at odds over celebration penalties, but Skip Bayless believes they’re a necessary evil.
Is this the worst goalkeeper mistake of all time?
What was this keeper thinking??
Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the season after taking a puck to the face
The Blue Jackets’ defenseman took a puck to the face during Game 3
The 25 best MyTEAM Moments cards of NBA 2K17
The best of the best MyTEAM Moments from a season stuffed with ridiculous individual performances.
First Female Athlete to Earn an NCAA Football Scholarship
Arizona high school player is the first female athlete to earn a college football scholarship. Becca Longo is not the first female to play college football, but she’s still made football history. She signed a letter of
College Baseball Player Snaps Aluminum Bat
In a series between Florida and Vanderbilt, Gators catcher J.J. Schwarz snaps an aluminum bat while poking a single through that scored 2 runs. The hit and run didn’t matter much for the outcome of the game,