Boxing body approves religiously respectful women's uniform
The international boxing association says it has approved new uniforms for female boxers to wear for religious reasons
Wilder recaps some highlights from first half of school year
Aside from the winter weather that has canceled weeks worth of school, Superintendent Steve Wilder says there have been some new things that have happened this year at District 202
AP source: Aaron Hicks, Yankees agree to $70M, 7-year deal
Outfielder Aaron Hicks and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $70 million, seven-year contract that adds $64 million over six seasons.
WIU history professor examines dockworkers’ power in book
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – A Western Illinois University history professor has published a book on the power dockworkers have shown over time in the struggle for racial equality and social justice issues.
Metra to offer reverse-commute service to Lake County
CHICAGO (AP) – Metra will soon offer express train service for people who live in Chicago and reverse-commute to work in Lake County.
Lawyer: Arrangements being made to pay R. Kelly’s $100K bail
CHICAGO (AP) – R. Kelly’s attorney says arrangements are being made to pay the R&B singer’s $100,000 bail to free him while he awaits trial for aggravated sexual abuse.
‘Empire’ star Terrence Howard shows support for Smollett
CHICAGO (AP) – Actor Terrence Howard, who plays the father of Jussie Smollett’s character on “Empire,” is expressing support on social media for his fellow cast member, who is accused of staging an attack on himself.
Writer tenacious in R. Kelly coverage that has spanned years
CHICAGO (AP) – A longtime chronicler of sex abuse allegations against R. Kelly says he won’t let up on covering the saga just because the R&B star has finally been charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual
Illinois colleges look to overcome enrollment declines
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Colleges and universities in Illinois are struggling to combat a trend of declining enrollment that’s been spurred by low unemployment rates, a shrinking population, unstable funding sources, and increased out-of-state competition.
‘Knap-in’ to highlight stone-toolmaking at Dickson Mounds
LEWISTOWN, Ill. (AP) – Visitors to the Illinois State Museum Dickson Mounds will be introduced to the practice of flintknapping at a “Weekend Knap-in.”
Illinois’ giant slide sold, will remain at fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Officials say an out-of-state buyer has purchased the giant yellow slide that’s been a visitor favorite at the Illinois State Fair for more than a half-century.
R. Kelly met underage girl while on trial for child porn
CHICAGO (AP) – While on trial for child pornography in 2008, R. Kelly still found time to talk to fans, give autographs and to meet an underage girl he later invited to his home.
Pursuit and manhunt leads to one man arrested
A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, man has been taken into custody after a “shots fired” call was reported on Interstate 80 in Henry County.
Clague now President of Illinois Sheriff’s Association
Knox County Sheriff David Clague won another term in November. After serving as the 1st Vice President, Clague is now the President of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.
Red Wings trade Gustav Nyquist to Sharks for two picks
He has 16 goals, 33 assists this season
Fowler, Stanley E.
Stanley Eugene Fowler, 90, of Monmouth, IL died at 8:00 pm, Feb. 23, 2019, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Olympic Golf: Tokyo and Japan offer tradition, expectations
Tokyo and Japan offer tradition and expectations to Olympic golf tournament
Olympic Golf: Tokyo and Japan offer tradition, expectations
Olympic Golf: Tokyo and Japan offer tradition and expectations
Giants minor leaguer gets mistaken for the other Ryan Howard
San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Ryan Howard gets mistaken for former Phillies slugger by same name
Weekend Sports in Brief
Weekend Sports in Brief