Chicago’s south and west sides lack access to pharmacies
CHICAGO (AP) — Public health experts say neighborhoods in Chicago’s south and west sides are becoming “pharmacy deserts,” with limited access to pharmacies.
Carl Buddig to open new facility outside Chicago this spring
MONTGOMERY, Ill. (AP) — Carl Buddig & Co. says it has purchased the former Butterball facility in Montgomery outside Chicago that has been vacant since July.
Atletico without Diego Costa for Copa match against Sevilla
MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid will need to overcome the absence of Diego Costa in the decisive Copa del Rey match against Sevilla on Tuesday.
Atlantic City longs for sports betting, action on Eagles
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Atlantic City and southern New Jersey have always been Philadelphia Eagles country.
Illinois hospitals prepare for Medicaid funding changes
CHICAGO (AP) — Many Illinois hospitals whose budgets rely heavily on Medicaid funding are bracing for a financial hit, as the states revamps a formula to distribute the money.
Florida back in top 25 of AP college basketball poll; Kentucky, Miami drop out
Florida moved back in to the AP Top 25 college basketball poll after a 66-64 over Kentucky, which dropped out of the poll for the first time since March 2014.
Springfield’s Lincoln Home closed due to government shutdown
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield’s Lincoln Home National Historic Site is closed due to the federal government shutdown.
Galesburg woman arrested on meth possession
One woman has been charged with possession of methamphetamine following a traffic stop in Galesburg.
Man charged with felony threatening of a public official
Over the weekend a Galesburg man was arrested for repeatedly threatening a police officer while being apprehended.
Colin Cowherd: ‘Minnesota Vikings absolutely, inarguably blew it’
Colin Cowherd reacts to Case Keenum and the Minnesota Viking’s 38-7 NFC championship loss.
Hunger Games: American influence felt in Korean dishes
SEATTLE (AP) SPAM, trout, fried chicken, moon pies and anything slathered in mayonnaise – those are some of the flavors of South Korea’s home cooking that might seem just a bit familiar to the U.S. athletes and
Colin Cowherd reacts to the Patriots beating the Jaguars to advance to Super Bowl LII
Colin Cowherd talks New England Patriots after they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl.
The Latest: Judge applauds 'sister survivor warriors'
LANSING, Mich. (AP) The Latest on the sentencing of former sports doctor Larry Nassar (all times local):
Upon Further Review: Vikings at Eagles
What we learned (or will try to forget) from Minnesota’s 38-7 loss in the NFC championship to the Philadelphia Eagles
Bates, William R.
William “Shorty” R. Bates, age 82, of Dahinda, Illinois died at 11:22 P.M. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Wilson, Leatha M.
Leatha May Wilson, 77, of Little York, Il died at 2:12 pm Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Roseville Nursing Home.
Illinois seeks volunteers at renovated governor’s mansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state of Illinois is looking for volunteers to welcome visitors and give tours at the newly renovated Illinois Executive Mansion.
S. Illinois gets balanced scoring to beat N. Iowa 64-53
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Sean Lloyd Jr., scored 15 points with six rebounds and three steals and Kavion Pippen had a double-double and Southern Illinois beat Northern Iowa 64-53 on Sunday.
Sangamon County Jail increases inmate mental health services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Springfield-area jail will increase mental health services offered to inmates.
Talented young dancers compete in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of ballet dancers between the ages of 9 and 19 have been auditioning in Chicago at the Youth America Grand Prix regional semifinals.