Museum to unveil ‘major artifact’ from Lincoln’s life
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois historians have planned a ceremony to unveil a “major artifact” from Abraham Lincoln’s life.
Illinois Supreme Court suspends license of defense attorney
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the license of a lawyer who gained notoriety for representing convicted murderer Drew Peterson and is under investigation for alleged courtroom antics.
Girlfriend of accused killer testifies on wearing FBI wire
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – The former girlfriend of an ex-doctoral student charged with slaying a visiting scholar from China says she was scared and conflicted about wearing an FBI wire.
Prosecutors to appeal would-be bomber’s 16-year sentence
CHICAGO (AP) – Federal prosecutors plan to appeal the 16-year prison sentence given to a man for trying to kill hundreds of people by detonating what he thought was a car bomb outside a crowded Chicago bar
Judge: Ex-detective can’t challenge innocence certificate
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has ruled a retired Chicago police detective didn’t have legal standing to challenge a certificate of innocence awarded a man who said he was tortured by police into a murder confession.
Judge says R. Kelly’s lawyers have week to answer lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) – Attorneys for R. Kelly have one week to respond to a lawsuit alleging sex abuse or face losing the case.
Chicago panel clears 2 white police in black man’s death
CHICAGO (AP) – A review board has cleared two white Chicago police officers in the fatal shooting of an African American man that led to racially charged demonstrations.
Prosecutor: Officers justified in man’s fatal shooting
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (AP) – A prosecutor has determined police officers in the Chicago suburb of Bloomingdale were justified in the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man.
Motorcyclist’s body found several days after apparent crash
ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) – The body of a 42-year-old motorcyclist has been found deep in a northeastern Illinois field several days after he apparently crashed.
HIV prevention drug services expanding in some counties
CAIRO, Ill. (AP) – The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the Southern Seven Health Department are working to expand HIV prevention drug services to people in some rural areas.
Body of dog found after boat crash in Kankakee River
MOMENCE, Ill. (AP) – The body of a dog has been found about 50 yards downstream from the spot where a boat carrying the pet and his owner crashed into a logjam on the Kankakee River in
Goldschmidt’s homer in 11th lifts Cardinals over Marlins 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.
Contreras powers Cubs past Giolito, White Sox 7-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Willson Contreras homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs handed Lucas Giolito his first loss since April by downing the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Stillman’s local group takes over full ownership of Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A group led by St. Louis Blues chairman Tom Stillman now owns 100 percent of the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
Egypt: 11 tourists safe after hot air balloon incident
Egyptian officials: 11 tourists safe after winds take their hot air balloon off course, forcing landing in the desert
Matt DiBenedetto’s Sonoma paint scheme is a tribute to Darrell Waltrip
Matt DiBenedetto visited “NASCAR Race Hub” to reveal a special paint scheme for Sonoma that honors Darrell Waltrip.
Ajax extends contract of coach Erik ten Hag
Ajax extends contract of coach Erik ten Hag after he guided the Amsterdam club to its best season in years
Scudamore takes place on newly formed Ryder Cup committee
Scudamore takes place on newly formed Ryder Cup committee
Brentise, Rolland E.
Rolland E. Brentise, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:17 pm, Monday, June 17, 2019, at Methodist Unity Point Hospital, Peoria, IL.
Crosier, Robert H.
Robert H. (Bob) Crosier, 81 passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at his home in Roseville.