James C. Johnson
James Clyde “Butch” Johnson, 75, of Galesburg, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Marigold Health Care Center. He was born July 2, 1942, in Aledo, the son of Harlan and Dorothy (Wood) Johnson. He
Former Chicago US Attorney Zachary Fardon joins law firm
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s recent U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has joined the current FBI director’s old law firm.
Appellate court upholds dismissal of B&B’s appeal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois appellate court has upheld a decision to dismiss a bed-and-breakfast’s appeal of $80,000 in penalties imposed by the state’s Human Rights Commission for turning away a same-sex couple.
Longtime Metra employee named CEO of commuter rail agency
CHICAGO (AP) — The Metra Board of Directors has named a longtime mechanical department employee to serve as the next executive director/CEO of the suburban Chicago commuter rail agency.
Passengers sue Boeing for 2016 Emirates crash in Dubai
CHICAGO (AP) — Passengers who were aboard an Emirates plane that crash-landed in August 2016 are suing Chicago-based Boeing for an alleged malfunction of the aircraft’s electronics.
Aviation company to lay off 330 workers at Illinois airport
CAHOKIA, Ill. (AP) — A St. Louis-based aviation company is expected to lay off about 330 employees at an airport in southwestern Illinois as its parent company plans to discontinue some of its services.
Chicago mayor calls Trump sanctuary city policy ‘wrong’
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says President Donald Trump’s administration is “wrong morally, wrong factually and wrong legally” as it threatens to end funding for cities that refuse to share information with federal immigration authorities.
Hastert officially no longer in custody; probation begins
CHICAGO (AP) — Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has officially completed his 15-month prison sentence and is no longer being monitored by law enforcement.
Springfield City Council approves resolution against hate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield City Council members have unanimously approved a resolution affirming the state capital city’s commitment to civil rights and opposition to racism.
Puig’s double in 9th lifts Dodgers past White Sox 5-4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yasiel Puig’s two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night for their second comeback win in as many games.
Rizzo slams, Cubs top Reds on wild pitch, 7-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam in the first inning and Javier Baez scored on a wild pitch in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a late Cincinnati Reds rally to win 7-6 on
Betts’ 2-run double caps Red Sox 5-4 comeback win
BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts lined a two-run double off the left-field wall with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a three-run rally that lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 win over the St. Louis
County finance committee approve purchase of new patrol cars
Last night the Knox County Finance Committee approved the purchase of several new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, and the Mary Davis Home.
Turner is latest to plan sports streaming service
NEW YORK (AP) Turner Sports is the latest TV company to announce a sports streaming service as traditional television companies chase millennial audiences.
Red-hot Rangers host weary White Sox (Aug 17, 2017)
ARLINGTON, Texas — Considering the Chicago White Sox just finished getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the best team in baseball, a four-game set against the Texas Rangers starting Thursday will represent a reprieve.
Wednesday's Sports In Brief
BASEBALL
Plenty at stake playing for the flag and for a job
Whether it’s playing for the flag in Iowa or playing for a job in North Carolina, the stakes are high this week in golf.
Astros host D-backs with pitching staff getting healthier (Aug 17, 2017)
HOUSTON — A cursory glance at the Houston Astros’ current disabled list reveals a quartet of pitchers who at one point or another provided reliability for a flexible and versatile staff.
Wallabies vs All Blacks more than the result on the field
SYDNEY (AP) The Wallabies will test the depth of the crisis affecting Australian rugby when they play New Zealand in a Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday.
FANTASY PLAYS: Preparing for the 2017 football season
Football is back in full swing and that means the start of your fantasy league is right around the corner. August is an extremely important time for fantasy football prep. It is crucial to keep a watchful