May 16, 2017 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Officials: Young girl dies after jumping into Lake Michigan

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a young girl has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side.

Judge sets $900K bail for Chicago teen in videotaped beating

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago area judge has set bail at $900,000 for one of four people charged in the videotaped beating of a disabled man.

No injuries in central Illinois freight train derailment

ELKHART, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say there could be passenger train delays in central Illinois after a late night freight train derailment.

3 charged for illegal tire dumping in central Illinois

PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — Two juveniles and an adult are facing felony charges for allegedly dumping hundreds of tires in rural areas of central Illinois.

2 Chicago police hit by shrapnel after officer shoots at dog

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say two Chicago police officers were struck by shrapnel when another officer fired at a dog that charged at him.

Holocaust Museum in Skokie receives national award

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has been named a recipient of the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Springfield seeks development next to governor’s mansion

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield city officials are having another go at seeking developers for a vacant lot just north of the Illinois Executive Mansion.

Chicago hospital giving away 1,000 bike helmets

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago hospital is giving away 1,000 bike helmets to promote safety as the summer biking season begins.

Officials to boost Chicago-area bus shoulder-riding program

CHICAGO (AP) — State transportation officials say construction to boost a bus shoulder-riding program begins this week on Interstate 94 near Chicago.

St. Louis Blues shake up coaching roster

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues are not bringing back assistant coaches Ray Bennett, Steve Thomas, Rick Wilson and Ty Conklin next season.

Trout homers in fourth straight game as Angels win

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout homered for the fourth consecutive game, helping the Los Angeles Angels top the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night.

Jeep Blitz this weekend in Bushnell

The 2nd annual Steinjager Jeep Blitz takes place this weekend in Bushnell. It’s and event for the family and Jeep lovers alike. Adam Morrow and Dwayne Hulett joined Tom Meredith and Jim Lee on ‘Galesburg’s Morning News’