Bogart, Mary M.
Mary Martha Bogart, 85 of Aledo, IL died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.
Lauletta, Ankrah win top All-CAA awards
(STATS) – CAA Football coaches voted Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta and James Madison defensive end Andrew Ankrah as the conference’s offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively, Tuesday.
Trout, Marjorie K.
Marjorie K. Trout, 79, of Cameron, IL died at 10:52 pm Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center, Galesburg.
Judge revokes bond for Arkansas sports memorabilia collector
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago federal judge has revoked bond for an Arkansas sports memorabilia collector who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to wire fraud earlier this year.
Alderman reject gaming terminal license fee
Galesburg City Council enacted some fee adjustments along with a new fee for towing licenses but not one for gaming terminals.
Wilder recommends lowest tax rate in ten years
At Monday night’s District 202 Board of Education, Superintendent Steve Wilder presented the school board members with some good news regarding the district’s tax levy.
Illinois to stay in controversial voter database for now
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois election officials have decided the state will remain in a multi-state voter registration database that critics claim is inaccurate and could lead to security breaches.
Illinois prison guard gets 4 months for assaulting inmate
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois correctional officer received a four-month prison sentence for choking, punching and kneeing a handcuffed prisoner in 2016.
McDonald’s plans to tear down suburban Chicago museum
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — McDonald’s Corp. has announced it will demolish a suburban Chicago museum that’s a replica of Ray Kroc’s first restaurant.
Free rides available this week on Navy Pier’s Ferris wheel
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials are offering free rides this week on a 200-foot Chicago Ferris wheel.
Illinois DNR to landowners: Do homework before selling trees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state of Illinois is warning people who own forest land to do their homework before agreeing to sell mature forest trees and logs.
Police board overrules superintendent, will review 2012 case
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police oversight agency has decided an officer involved in the 2012 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy must face a disciplinary hearing that could cost him his job.
More than $98 million in community policing grants awarded
CHICAGO (AP) — Several cities, including Chicago, have been awarded more than $3.1 million each in federal grants to hire extra police officers.
Officer who shot at teens gets 5-year prison sentence
CHICAGO (AP) — A five year prison sentence has been handed a Chicago police officer convicted of shooting at a car full of teenagers.
Lawsuit against Hastert alleging sexual assault dismissed
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois lawsuit that alleged a sexual assault filed against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been dismissed.
Chicago plans to sue US Steel over Indiana plant’s spills
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — The city of Chicago plans to sue U.S. Steel Corp. for alleged environmental violations stemming from spills of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from the steelmaker’s Portage, Indiana, plant into a Lake Michigan tributary.
Coal City man pleads not guilty in woman’s shooting death
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of a bartender who went missing.
Honeywell idling Metropolis plant, reducing staff by 170
METROPOLIS, Ill. (AP) — Honeywell says it is idling its plant in the southern Illinois city of Metropolis and reducing the workforce by 170 employees along with contractor positions.
Freshman Mitchell scores 31, SDSU beats E Illinois 94-63
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Freshman Matt Mitchell scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the second half, and Malik Pope had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead San Diego State to a 94-63 victory against
Brodeur scores 25, Penn scorches N. Illinois 93-80
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — AJ Brodeur scored 25 points, Max Rothschild added a career-high 22 and sharp-shooting Pennsylvania defeated Northern Illinois 93-80 on Monday in a first-round game at the Gulf Coast Showcase.