Kovalchuk aiming for NHL return after 5 years away
MOSCOW (AP) Former NHL forward Ilya Kovalchuk says he wants to return to the league this summer and play there for ”several more years.”
Arizona shocked by Buffalo in massive upset
Pushing the pace and hounding Arizona into submission, 13th-seeded Buffalo pulled off the NCAA Tournament’s biggest upset of the opening round.
Galesburg police investigating burglary on Pine Street
A reported burglary to an empty home is being looked at by the Galesburg Police Department.
No lack of activities for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Start your weekend off early with the Galesburg VFW Auxiliary Quarter Raffle Friday, March 16th. The raffle and auction will benefit U.S. Veterans from all branches of our armed services. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and
Morgan State official named NE Illinois University president
CHICAGO (AP) – Northeastern Illinois University has named a Morgan State University official as its new president.
Construction underway for Chicago’s largest greenhouse
CHICAGO (AP) – Construction has begun on what will soon become Chicago’s largest agricultural greenhouse – a project many hope will breathe new life into a historically underdeveloped neighborhood.
Man accused of fatally stabbing mental health worker
CHICAGO (AP) – Murder charges have been filed against a suburban Chicago man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a mental health worker.
Consultant who billed clients for vacations sent to prison
CHICAGO (AP) – A former partner in a Chicago-based consulting firm who pleaded guilty to wire fraud has been sentenced to prison.
Citizenship denied Afghan war veteran who faces deportation
CHICAGO (AP) – U.S. citizenship has been denied an army veteran with a green card who faces deportation because of a 2008 drug conviction.
Federal jury finds in favor of officer who shot teen in back
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal jury has rejected claims a suburban Chicago police officer used excessive force and doctored the scene of the fatal shooting of 17-year-old.
2 young children of a slain woman found safe by police
MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) – Police say two suburban Chicago children who were considered missing when they were taken after their mother was shot to death have been found safe.
Innocence certificates withheld for 5 exonerated men
CHICAGO (AP) – A Cook County judge has refused to grant innocence certificates to five men allegedly framed with drug charges by a corrupt Chicago police sergeant.
U of Illinois student health insurance premiums to go up
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – University of Illinois trustees have voted to increase student health insurance premiums for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Rauner announces mid-, long-term Quincy Legionnaires’ plans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says it will hire architectural and design teams by summer to redevelop the Quincy veterans’ home campus hit by a Legionnaires’ disease crisis.
Justice Department says 1995 corruption ruling is wrong
CHICAGO (AP) – The Justice Department says in a new filing in former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock’s corruption case that a 1995 ruling that’s long provided guidance in the prosecution of politicians is wrong.
$1B flood-control Illinois reservoir gets swamped by storm
CHICAGO (AP) – Records show that despite a new $1 billion flood-control reservoir in Illinois, rain and melting snow swamped the largest section of the project in less than a day last month.
Illinois gun range to offer free classes to teachers
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) – A suburban gun range in Illinois that’s offering free concealed carry classes for teachers says training slots are filling up quickly.
Judge garnishes Illinois congressman’s salary to repay loan
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has ordered that 15 percent of U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush’s congressional salary be garnished to pay for more than $1 million he owes on a delinquent bank loan.
Buzzer-beater lifts Loyola-Chicago over Miami in NCAA return
DALLAS (AP) – Donte Ingram hit a long 3-pointer just before the buzzer, lifting Loyola-Chicago to a thrilling 64-62 win over Miami on Thursday in its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 33 years.
MacKinnon, Varlamov lead Avalanche past Blues 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Semyon Varlamov stopped 44 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Thursday night.