Obama to hold first public event of his post-presidency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will speak Monday in Chicago to young community leaders and organizers at the University of Chicago, where his presidential library is planned.
Appeals court denies Blagojevich request for 3rd sentencing
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal court has taken just three days to reject the appeal of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich seeking a third sentencing.
Man sentenced in sanitation-training bribes case
CHICAGO (AP) — A 71-year-old suburban Chicago instructor convicted of taking bribes to enable restaurant workers to skip mandated sanitation training has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Police: 2 boys accused in school shooting plot had no guns
SKOKIE, Ill. (AP) — Police say two students accused of planning to carry out a shooting at their suburban Chicago middle school didn’t have any weapons nor apparently any access to guns.
State police warn teens going to prom about safe driving
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police want high school students driving to their proms to be careful.
Soil contamination may delay plans for Pullman monument site
CHICAGO (AP) — A cleanup of contaminants left at the Pullman National Monument site on Chicago’s South Side from decades of rail car production may delay plans for the former factory grounds.
Prosecutor says shooting of teen by deputy sheriff justified
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois prosecutor says a sheriff’s deputy was justified in the January fatal shooting of a 17-year-old teen.
Unemployment rate drops to 4.9 percent in March
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials say the state’s unemployment rate fell .5 percentage points to 4.9 percent in March.
Bulls guard Rajon Rondo out indefinitely with broken thumb
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo is out indefinitely with a broken right thumb.
Chicago Bears to open season at home against Atlanta Falcons
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears will open this season with a noon home game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Brewers hit 3 HRS, beat the Cardinals 7-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jett Bandy, Eric Thames and Travis Shaw each hit home runs to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 on Thursday night.
Predators beat Blackhawks 4-1 to complete sweep
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi scored twice, Pekka Rinne had 30 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night to complete a surprising sweep of the Western Conference’s top seed.
IDOT testing new locomotive type through the weekend
The Illinois Department of Transportation has been testing a new train locomotive this week and is expected to run until Sunday.
JoAnn Nelson
JoAnn Nelson, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 12, 1931 in Lenox Township, Warren County, IL, the daughter of Algie Thomas and
John S. McGuire
John S. McGuire, 73, of Alexis, IL died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1943 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Joseph Bernard and Duane E. (Anderson)
Galesburg Live with Rex Cherrington and Jim Hankes
Hope Cemetery existed prior to Galesburg being chartered. Local historian Rex Cherrington joined us to talk about the history and some of the names you will see at the historic cemetery. Thrushwood Farms Quality Meats is celebrating their 40th
This week's bowtie represents … the Lupus Foundation of America
Ken Rosenthal’s will wear this bowtie during the Nationals-Mets game on FS1 Saturday
Jimmie Johnson once feared driver 'was going to beat me to death with head of lettuce'
Johnson jokingly recalls why he avoids NASCAR’s “bump-and-run” passing strategy.
Charlotte Motor Speedway building a solar-powered sun deck
Charlotte Motor Speedway’s new Sun Deck will be located outside of Turn 4.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. surprises elementary school students
Before heading to Bristol, Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent Friday morning with elementary school students for a good cause.