House overrides veto on Hammond bill to address Medicaid application backlog

The Illinois House unanimously overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto on a bill Rep. Norine Hammond introduced, that’s aimed at addressing the state’s backlog of applicants for long-term care through Medicaid.
The Latest: Gunman killed himself after shot by police
CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the fatal shootings at a Chicago hospital (all times local):
Knoxville Council agrees on new City Liability Insurance, Tax Levy

Knoxville Aldermen came to a decision last night on the city’s liability insurance renewal.
Red zone woes hurting talented Ole Miss offense
Red zone woes hurting talented Ole Miss offense
StaTuesday: MVP Hiura and the rest of the Brewers in Arizona Fall League
FOX Sports Wisconsin checks in with the Brewers prospects who played in the Arizona Fall League
South Carolina believes gap is closing on No. 2 Clemson
South Carolina coach Will Muschamp believes the Gamecocks are a better program than the one that lost to rival Clemson 56-7 two years ago
StaTuesday: Twins prospects in the Arizona Fall League
FOX Sports North checks in with the Twins prospects who played in the Arizona Fall League
Glaring mistakes aside, Chiefs gain confidence in shootout loss to Rams
The Kansas City Chiefs are confident they can beat the Los Angeles Rams if they get a rematch in the Super Bowl — if they don’t have to beat themselves, too.
Christian Pulisic at 20 becomes youngest US soccer captain
Christian Pulisic at 20 becomes youngest US soccer captain
PREVIEW: 1st place Clippers look to wash away Wizards (Prime Ticket, 4p.)
The Clips are in a first place tie with the Portland Trailblazers in the Western Conference
51-45: The Big 12 has come to the NFL
The Big 12 has come to the NFL
Blues have no timeline for hiring coach after Yeo's exit
Blues to cast wide net in coaching search, but it’s Craig Berube’s job for now
Blues bid to get back on track against Predators
Last February, the beginning of the end for Mike Yeo unfurled in Nashville, although no one suspected it at the time.
Coe, Kathlyn M.

Kathlyn “Kay” M. Coe, 89, formerly of Galesburg, died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018 in the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
City of Monmouth approves agreement with Love’s Travel Stop

Another step was taken for Love’s Travel Stop to come to the Maple City.
Thomas B. Herring Award Winner Karrie Heartlein

The annual Thomas B. Herring Award Community Service Award was presented at the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. Knox College Director of Government and Community Affairs Karrie Heartlein is this year’s recipient. Karrie joined Tom
KCAPED CEO Program Going Strong

The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development is investing in the Galesburg area in many ways. The obvious is economic development but they are also investing in the future by teaching our children. The
Gift Of Lights Returns This Weekend

The “Gift of Lights” returns to Lincoln Park this Friday for the first of three consecutive weekends. This is the second year of the event. Organizer Mona Magness says they have doubled the number of displays from
Candidates filling petitions to enter Chicago mayor’s race
CHICAGO (AP) – A week-long period for candidates vying to become Chicago’s next mayor to file their nominating petition has gotten underway.
Dist. #202 approves increased tentative tax levy

The District #202 Board of Education approved a tentative tax levy for 2018 at Monday night’s meeting.

