April 24, 2019 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Bob Butler, Illinois’ longest-serving mayor, dies at age 92

MARION, Ill. (AP) – The man who was the longest-serving mayor in Illinois has died at age 92.

Father of man accused in Waffle House shooting is sued twice

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Two lawsuits have been filed against an Illinois man whose son is accused of killing four people and injuring three others in a shooting at a Nashville Waffle House.

Coin flip determines winner of Sauk Village trustee’s race

CHICAGO (AP) – The flip of a coin has determined who will fill a trustee seat in the Chicago suburb of Sauk Village after a tie in the April 2 election.

Former Barcelona president acquitted of money laundering

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been acquitted of money laundering charges after spending nearly two years in prison

Winter, Juanita Fay

Juanita Fay Winter, 85, of Galva, died at 8:03 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at her home.

Smith, Gene “Tunney”

Gene “Tunney” Smith, 88, of Williamsfield passed away at 12:59 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2019 at home.

Thompson Jr., Wilton Wayne

Mr. Wilton Wayne Thompson Jr., 88, of Jacksonville, Illinois formerly of Galesburg died at 3:07 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019, in Heritage Healthcare Center, Jacksonville, Illinois.

Richardson, Robert R.

Robert R. “Bob” Richardson, 87, of Moline, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:15 a.m. Monday April 22, 2019, in Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, Illinois.