Illinois teacher pens book on ‘Biggest Loser’ experience
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois woman who lost 144 pounds on “The Biggest Loser” television program has written a book about her experiences.
Swimmer swept away by Lake Michigan gale-force winds, waves
CHICAGO (AP) – A swimmer has been swept away by huge waves and gale-force winds on Lake Michigan.
Worker charged with illegally downloading personal data
CHICAGO (AP) – A former contract worker for the Chicago Public Schools has been charged with illegally downloading employees’ personal data.
DCFS to stop sending kids to Chicago psychiatric hospital
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has temporarily stopped placing foster children in a Chicago psychiatric hospital where allegations of abuse have arisen.
Chicago-area researchers study quantum computing
CHICAGO (AP) – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers and Chicago-area scientists are working to create a communications network that can withstand hacking.
Prison chaplain claims sex discrimination in federal lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois prison chaplain has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual discrimination and retaliation for complaining about it.
Federal specialty crop grants to fund 12 Illinois programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois will receive $691,000 in federal funds to expand the availability of locally grown produce.
Monaco denies accusations of bypassing Financial Fair Play
French soccer club Monaco has denied accusations it tried to bypass Financial Fair Play rules through a fake contract with a marketing agency
Ludacris, Migos to perform at pre-Super Bowl concert
Ludacris and Migos will represent Atlanta and hip-hop culture when they perform at the EA SPORTS BOWL days before the Super Bowl next year
Body recovered from car in central Illinois lake
HUDSON, Ill. (AP) – A woman’s body has been recovered from a car found submerged in a central Illinois lake.
Teachers’ pension fund seeks 10 percent hike in state funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois’ largest public pension system says the state needs to contribute 10 percent more to its fund next year, an increase of roughly $400 million over this year.
Obama rallies for Democrats, GOP campaigns across Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) – Former President Barack Obama has rallied voters in Chicago to support governor candidate J.B. Pritzker and other Democrats.
Japanese pitcher Kikuchi free to negotiate with MLB teams
The Seibu Lions have agreed to post pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, clearing the way for the 27-year-old left-hander to negotiate with teams in Major League Baseball
Galesburg Alderman to consider naming of Farnham Street Bridge
The Galesburg City Council could decide Monday night if the Farnham Street Bridge should be renamed after the first woman elected to the council at the tail end of the 1970s.
Preview: Wolves at Clippers
Status of Timberwolves’ Butler uncertain vs. Clippers
Wounded Atletico hosts Dortmund for Champions League rematch
Less than two weeks after its biggest loss under coach Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid will get a chance to make amends
Hellem, Robert S.
Mr. Robert S. Hellem, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois died 11:30 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Illinois.
Skees, Bruce W.
Bruce W. Skees, 69, of Monmouth, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at his home.
Swiss downhill skier Barandun dies in paragliding accident
The Swiss ski federation says downhill racer Gian Luca Barandun has died in a paragliding accident
Kosovo-born Shaqiri left out by Liverpool for game in Serbia
Xherdan Shaqiri has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for a Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade in Serbia for political reasons