AP source: 76ers trade forward Holmes to Suns for cash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers have traded power forward Richaun Holmes to the Phoenix Suns for cash.
TASTE OF THE TOUR: Nutty pastry fingers in Mende
VALENCE, France (AP) After a brief respite, the Tour de France heads for the heights again on Saturday when almond and hazelnut pastry fingers point the way for surviving riders through terrain featuring ancient artworks and fanciful
Lots On The Agenda At The Knox County YMCA
There is always much to do when it comes the the Knox County YMCA. The current upcoming schedule is no different. Knox County Y Associate Executive Director Kelly Corbin and summer intern Riley Whitsitt joined Tom Meredith
Laura Marie “Billie” Clevenger
Laura Marie “Billie” Clevenger, 88, of East Galesburg, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 5:00 PM, at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Billie was born on October 25, 1929, in Galesburg. She was the daughter of William and
Cooling towers disinfected after bacteria at state building
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Officials say cooling towers at an office building at the Illinois State Capitol complex are being disinfected after a marginal amount of legionella bacteria was detected.
Arkansas man sentenced for selling guns in Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has sentenced an Arkansas man to more than seven years in prison for selling semi-automatic rifles, shotguns and other firearms to a felon in the Chicago area.
Chicago’s John Marshall Law School to merge into UIC
CHICAGO (AP) – The private John Marshall Law School will become part of the University of Illinois at Chicago, creating the city’s first public law school.
Fire, water damage made result in Pyramid House demolition
WADSWORTH, Ill. (AP) – An estimated $3 million in fire and water damage following a fire at a pyramid home guarded by a pharaoh statue in suburban Chicago may force the owners to knock the tourist attraction
Judge: Religious nonprofit exempt from unemployment taxes
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has ruled a nonprofit that provides after school services is exempt from paying unemployment taxes.
Judge in court as a defendant in misdemeanor gun case
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) – A judge charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a prohibited area after being caught on video dropping a gun in a Chicago courthouse made his first hearing.
Police: Parents claimed girl possessed, kept her in basement
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Police say a suburban Chicago couple face charges that they kept their 10-year-old daughter in their basement for several months because they believed she was possessed by a demon.
Lincoln nursing home fined $50K in resident’s death
LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois nursing home has been fined $50,000 by the state for failing to notify a resident’s doctor of her asthma complications prior to her death.
Waukegan to use loan in $8.6M payment in wrongful conviction
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A Chicago suburb is taking out a loan to cover a nearly $9 million debt in a wrongful conviction case.
Peoria officer fatally shoots 19-year-old after traffic stop
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a Peoria police officer fatally shot a 19-year-old man who fled from a vehicle after a traffic stop in the central Illinois city.
Heyward helps Cubs beat Cardinals 9-6 in return from break
CHICAGO (AP) – Jason Heyward had three hits and two RBIs, Ian Happ belted a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 on Thursday night in baseball’s first game after the All-Star
Chicago Bulls sign guard Antonio Blakeney to NBA contract
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Antonio Blakeney to an NBA contract.
After busy offseason, Bears ready to see how pieces fit
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears made sweeping changes to lift a struggling franchise, and general manager Ryan Pace can’t wait to see how it all comes together.
Marseille signs Croatia defender Caleta-Car
MARSEILLE, France (AP) Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has joined Marseille from Red Bull Salzburg, becoming the first offseason signing for the nine-time French champion.
Fairs, deals, homemade ice cream, and local tributes keep the summer weekends rolling.
The Warren County Fair continues with the carnival and Demo Derby starting at 7:00 pm tonight (7/20) and the Figure 8 Demo Derby Saturday (7/21) at 5:00 pm. The Alexis Village-Wide Yard Sales begin tomorrow at 7:00
Fisher, Donald K.
Donald K. “Fish” Fisher, 63, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:37 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his home.