Cervantes of ‘Hamilton,’ REO to lead Illinois 200th birthday
CHICAGO (AP) – A Gettysburg Address rap by Broadway in Chicago’s “Hamilton” star Miguel Cervantes, Illinois-bred rockers REO Speedwagon and a cast of Prairie State celebrities will highlight the state’s 200th birthday party Dec. 3.
Swanson, Peggy L.
Ms. Peggy L. Swanson, 74, of Knoxville, Illinois died 10:27 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Toulon Health Care Center, Toulon, Illinois.
Take in seasonal fall drives or haunted walks this weekend
The Knox County Scenic Drive returns for its first of two weekends starting Saturday, October 6th.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
Thursday’s Sports in Brief
Riding a wave: Surfer makes name with videos over contests
Hawaiian surfer Matt Meola doesn’t like contests, but is one of the biggest names on his sport in part because of his energy-packed films
Circling around: Floyd Landis starting own cycling team
Back on track: Floyd Landis using proceeds from Armstrong lawsuit to start own cycling team
World Cup Diary: Wilson talks winning gold at the World Cup
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson provides a final diary from the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Latest Patriots' win highlights weapons Brady still has
Julian Edelman’s return just the latest sparkplug to a Patriots offense that is finding a groove
Oklahoma and Texas both ranked adds to prefect fair setting
No. 7 Oklahoma and No. 19 Texas both being ranked adds to perfect fair setting for Red River rivalry game
No. 15 Michigan aims for tuneup versus Maryland before tests
Michigan’s offensive line has been much maligned in recent years, getting the brunt of criticism for an offense without a consistent running or passing game
Improving Arkansas faces tough task against No. 1 Bama
Improving Arkansas faces tough task under Morris against No. 1 Alabama
Spartans, Wildcats have plenty of room for improvement
No. 20 Michigan State and Northwestern have plenty of room for improvement entering their matchup this weekend
United States gets into gear in International Crown
United States gets into gear in International Crown
Listen to the Hammond-Curtis candidate forum here
93rd District State Rep. Norine Hammond and her opponent in the election, John Curtis, met in a forum Thursday night at Carl Sandburg College, hosted by Sandburg and the Galesburg Register-Mail, and broadcast live on WGIL. If
The Latest: Alternates say they would’ve convicted officer
CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the murder trial of white Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald (all times local):
Saints QB Brees says he's focused on Redskins, not record
Saints quarterback Drew Brees is on the cusp of making NFL history when New Orleans hosts the Washington Redskins on Monday night
Colts lose 2 defenders to concussions early vs. Patriots
The Colts lose 2 defensive players to concussions in the first half of their matchup with the Patriots
Mike Moustakas' RBI single wraps up dramatic win for Milwaukee in Game 1 of NLDS
Mike Moustakas grounds a single to the outfield to give the Brewers a thrilling 3-2 win over Colorado in the 10th inning.
Mickelson has 5 straight birdies; 2 shots back at Silverardo
Phil Mickelson had six straight birdies and shot a 7-under 65 to pull within two strokes of leader Sepp Straka in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Safeway Open
Conor McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov left UFC 229 press conference ‘because he’s petrified’
Conor McGregor was late to the UFC 229 press conference and his opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov was having none of it.