Suburban Chicago man charged with killing ex-girlfriend, son
STONE PARK, Ill. (AP) — Police say a west-suburban Chicago man faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend and 4-year-old son.
Ex-congressman Mel Reynolds’ tax trial to start Monday
CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds’ misdemeanor tax charges case is set to begin in Chicago federal court.
Florida benches QB Franks, names Del Rio starter vs Vandy
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) No. 21 Florida is giving quarterback Luke Del Rio another chance to start, making the switch from Feleipe Franks after the redshirt freshman was benched in two of three games this season.
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Monday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:
Colin Cowherd thinks these current NFL QB's are two of the greatest of all time
Colin Cowherd says that these current quarterbacks are two of the greatest of all time. Watch to find out who they are.
GHS Volleyball places second in Burlington
Galesburg would come in second at the Burlington Invitational on Saturday – with a 3-1 record.
SuzAnn Pieper
SuzAnn Pieper, 73, of Monmouth, IL died at 3:55 pm Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. Sue was born February 5, 1944 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Gibb) Danielson.
Phyllis E. Kness
Phyllis E. Kness, 78 of Williamsfield, passed away at 3 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Rosewood Care Center of Galesburg. She was born November 6, 1938 in Peoria, the daughter of Roy and Onieta Billmeyer
Audrey J. Sandall
Mrs. Audrey J. Sandall, 89, Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:20 am Friday, September 22, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born January 12, 1928 in Galesburg the daughter of Arthur and Delia Hurt Harrison. She
11-year-old boy dies while playing in suburban Chicago river
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say an 11-year-old boy has died while playing in a river with friends in suburban Chicago.
School using $330K grant to buy high-definition microscope
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Western Illinois University has won more than $330,000 in grant money that the school will use to purchase a scanning electron microscope.
Barbara Blaine, founder of SNAP, dies at 61
CHICAGO (AP) — Barbara Blaine, the founder and former president of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, has died.
Record-setting heat wave in Chicago continues
CHICAGO (AP) — A record-setting heat wave in the Chicago area is expected to continue for at least one more day.
Candidates scramble in unexpected open attorney general race
CHICAGO (AP) — The race to become Illinois’ next chief legal officer is off to a furious start after Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s sudden announcement that she wouldn’t seek a fifth term.
Researchers to study pulmonary disorders in Sangamon County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Researchers will use grant money to study Sangamon County neighborhoods to determine those with high levels of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Shedd Aquarium highlights growing problem of marine debris
CHICAGO (AP) — A new exhibit at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium highlights the growing risks marine debris is posing for ocean and freshwater animals.
State Police warn of dangers at rail crossing
Obeying laws at railroad crossings may not only save you money but save your life.
Chicago man charged with pointing gun at city boot worker
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at a city boot worker he believed was looking at the license plate of his car.
Cubs close in on NL Central title, Quintana tops Brewers 5-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jose Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers’ playoff
Giolito, Garcia lead White Sox past fading Royals 8-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie right-hander Lucas Giolito pitched seven strong innings and Avisail Garcia drove in three runs with his 18th homer and a double to lead the Chicago White Sox past the fading Kansas City Royals