Protecting Rodgers key for depleted Packers vs. Bears
With tackles David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga nursing injuries, protecting Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be a challenge
Sharks need to fill Marleau void to make another run
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) It’s been more than eight years since the San Jose Sharks last played a single game without Patrick Marleau on the ice, much less an entire season.
Top execs lead effort to bring Amazon HQ to Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) — Some of Chicago’s top business executives are leading the effort to bring online retailer Amazon’s second headquarters to the area.
Illinois man exonerated in 1999 murder settles suit for $9M
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A former suburban Chicago man who was wrongfully imprisoned for a 1999 murder will receive $9 million in a settlement with law enforcement agencies involved in the case.
Dorothy “Dottie” L Bundren
Dorothy Lee “Dottie” (Fancher) Bushnell Bundren, 79, of Knoxville, died on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1 to 4
Donald E. Dahlstrom
Donald E. Dahlstrom age 77, of Woodhull, IL died Monday, September 25, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Galesburg. Memorial services are 11:00 AM Saturday September 30, 2017 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Woodhull. Private Burial
GHS Boy’s golf team places third at WB6 meet
In boy’s golf, Quincy won the Western Big 6 Conference title at Coal Valley by shooting a 312.
Doctor backs bid for woman’s release after 2010 killing
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A clinical psychologist says a woman found not guilty by reason of insanity in her daughter’s 2010 killing is sane and should be released from an Illinois mental health facility.
Judge walks tightrope in Chicago police shooting case
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of black teen Laquan McDonald is scheduled to return to court this week: once for a hearing involving the attorneys prosecuting him and
After crashing car into pond, teens nabbed buying clothes
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Two suburban Chicago teens who allegedly crashed a stolen car into a pond were arrested while using a stolen credit card to buy dry clothes.
Sessions asks judge to limit sanctuary cities injunction
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is seeking to limit a federal judge’s order blocking the Trump Administration’s efforts to keep law enforcement grant money from sanctuary cities.
Lack of players force school to end football season early
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago high school has decided to end its football season with three games left because it cannot field enough players.
1 dead as fiery semi crash shuts down part of Interstate 80
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — At least one person has died in a fiery crash involving three semis along Interstate 80 southwest of Chicago.
Police: Illinois deputy sexually assaulted woman twice
CAHOKIA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a southern Illinois sheriff’s deputy has assaulted a woman in her home on two separate occasions.
Cardinals deny Cubs from clinching
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Pham and Randal Grichuk homered and drove in two runs each and the St. Louis Cardinals denied the Chicago Cubs a chance at clinching the NL Central with an 8-7 victory Tuesday
Trout homers, Pujols gets 100 RBIs as Angels top White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Trout hit his 31st homer, Albert Pujols joined Alex Rodriguez as the only players with 100 RBIs in 14 seasons, and the fading Los Angeles Angels pounded the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on
Bulls announce contract for forward Nikola Mirotic
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls say they have re-signed forward Nikola Mirotic.
Ronaldo surprised by increasing criticism
MADRID (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo says criticism against him is getting worse, and he doesn’t think it’s fair.
Knox County Board to vote on changing meeting location tonight
The Knox County Board will meet tonight and consider a change in venue for all future meetings.
Vancil re-elected as 9th Circuit Chief Judge
Circuit Judge David L. Vancil Jr. has been re-elected to another term as Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit which includes Knox County.