Migrating white pelicans spotted in Mattoon and Shelbyville
MATTOON, Ill. (AP) – No, you’re not seeing things: Those are pelicans out on by lakes in the Mattoon and Shelbyville area.
Site of 1908 race riot to be excavated, artifacts saved
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The remains of homes burned down during race riots that ravaged Springfield, Illinois in 1908 will be excavated and artifacts uncovered will be curated.
Man charged after accomplice is fatally shot during gun sale
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A man who went to a gun sale at a suburban Chicago home that ended in the death of an accomplice is being held in lieu of $5 million bond.
Cook County Board votes to settle medical malpractice case
CHICAGO (AP) – Cook County’s board of commissioners have voted for a nearly $4 million settlement of a malpractice lawsuit filed after an alleged botched heart surgery at Chicago’s Stroger Hospital.
Alton man charged in Godfrey village trustee’s death
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Murder charges have been filed against a southern Illinois man in the shooting death of a Godfrey village official.
Sessions bound for Chicago to speak to anti-crime group
CHICAGO (AP) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions will deliver a speech in Chicago on the heels of a Trump administration decision to oppose a proposed plan to overhaul Chicago police under close court supervision.
Chicago area police sergeant charged in robberies suspended
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago police sergeant charged last month with taking part in the robbery of two gas stations at gunpoint has been suspended without pay from his job.
Workers sue Pritzker campaign after seeking $7.5M to settle
CHICAGO (AP) – Ten current and former staffers are suing Democratic Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker’s campaign, saying they were harassed and discriminated against because of their race.
2 sheriff’s deputies wounded by gunfire in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Two men are being held in lieu of $20 million bond each after being charged in the wounding of two Will County sheriff’s deputies executing a warrant in a suburban Chicago drug investigation.
Sweden's Olympic leaders: Taxpayers won't foot bill for 2026
Sweden’s Olympic leaders: Taxpayers won’t foot bill for 2026
Gerard Pique juggles business with soccer at Barcelona
With his plan to revamp tennis’ Davis Cup, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is laying the groundwork for a life after soccer
Many of Bayern's international players return after losses
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac was hoping the international break would revitalize his players after four games without a win
Red Star plans to challenge match-fixing allegation in court
Red Star plans to challenge match-fixing allegation in court
Grand Opening Saturday, October 20th for Knox County Brewing Company
A new business will be hosting it’s grand opening Saturday at the Sustainable Business Center on West Main Street in Galesburg.
Oklahoma-TCU game part of wide-open Big 12 weekend
Ninth-ranked Oklahoma plays at TCU in rematch of last year’s Big 12 championship game
Top-ranked Simona Halep withdraws from WTA Finals
The Women’s Tennis Association said Thursday that No. 1-ranked Simona Halep has withdrawn from the WTA Finals because of a lower back injury
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling
No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling and stay on track in Big Ten East
NFL happy with more scoring, close games
Plenty of scoring and close games are good for business in the NFL
Welcome, rooks: Ayton, Bamba, Trier sparkle in NBA debuts
Welcome to the NBA, rookie class of 2018-19, many of whom have finally made their pro debuts