Illinois governor’s pick to lead Air National Guard promoted
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s choice for assistant adjutant general for the Illinois Air National Guard has been promoted to brigadier general.
Illinois fairgrounds venue renamed Coliseum of Champions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum has a new name and is expected to reopen for this year’s fair after being closed for repairs and renovations.
Lincoln library, museum, to tell history through artifacts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is launching a new educational program designed to tell the history of the nation’s 16th president through the telling of stories behind specific objects linked to
Pritzker places state employees on correct step pay plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says state employees will be placed on the correct step of the state pay plan on April 1.
Man taken into custody in death of Illinois state trooper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State Police have announced an arrest in the case of a trooper who was struck and killed by a vehicle along Interstate 294 in suburban Chicago during a snowstorm.
Illinois braces for brutal cold, schools, courts closing
CHICAGO (AP) – The frigid weather moving across Illinois is prompting officials around the state to prepare for its impact.
Black man tackled by police talks about incident, lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago suburb is poised to settle a lawsuit for $1.25 million with an African-American man who was tackled by police officers who believed he’d stolen a car that was actually his.
Guilty plea entered by man accused in 2015 fatal shooting
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty for a fatal 2015 shooting outside a party.
Woman charged with endangering infant after fall at day care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois woman has been charged with endangering the life and health of a child for allegedly being intoxicated while working at a daycare.
Chicago man accused of shooting at police
CHICAGO (AP) – A man who allegedly opened fire on three Chicago police officers – striking one in his bullet-proof vest – has been charged with three counts of attempted murder.
Jailhouse informants to play key role in police murder trial
CHICAGO (AP) – Jailhouse informants may play a crucial role in the murder trial of a 31-year-old man who was charged in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer after he allegedly bragged about the
Illinois lawmakers consider raising tobacco-buying age to 21
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois legislators are reviving bills that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21.
Sunday night ROWVA school threat deemed not credible
A threat made to the ROWVA school district prompted action from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
The Latest: Deep freeze to grip Atlanta before Super Bowl
Atlantans awoke to mild temperatures five days before the Super Bowl, but forecasters say temperatures will soon plunge as icy weather threatens the city
Cashless Super Bowl coming? Visa says yes
During its sponsorship renewal with the NFL through the 2025 season, Visa envisions the first cashless Super Bowl
Goerges beats Sakkari in straight sets in St. Petersburg
Julia Goerges rallied to win the final four games of the match and beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 7-5 in the first round of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy
Krieg, Norma D.
Mrs. Norma D. Krieg, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois formerly of Indiana entered eternity with her Lord and Savior at 4:07 am Monday, January 28, 2019 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Shaver, Eric P. “Easy”
Eric P. “Easy” Shaver, 82, of Galesburg, died at 1 a.m. Monday January 28, 2019 at Hawthorne Inn, Galesburg.
Health Department welcomes new doctor – warns of lingering flu season.
The Knox County Health Department recently welcomed a new doctor to the staff – who is a familiar face in town.
Paris Saint-Germain signs Leandro Paredes from Zenit
Paris Saint-Germain has signed Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes from Zenit St. Petersburg and can use him in the Champions League