October 28, 2019 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Strome, DeBrincat lead Blackhawks past Kings, 5-1

CHICAGO (AP) – Dylan Strome had two goals and assisted on linemate Alex DeBrincat’s score to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Sunday night to end a four-game skid.

ROWVA school board to decide on tax levy, consider five-year buildings plan

The ROWVA school district audit has revealed some good news, for the second year in a row the district received the “Recognition” category for budgeting, the highest of the four designations from the state.

Rivers, Chargers beat Bears 17-16 after Pineiro misses FG

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago kicker Eddy Pineiro missed a 41-yard field goal as time expired and the Los Angeles Chargers hung on to beat Chicago 17-16 on Sunday.

Chicago strike negotiations ongoing; Monday classes canceled

CHICAGO (AP) – More than 300,000 Chicago students will miss another day of classes as teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district remain on strike.

Illinois provides $3M to help crime victims deal with trauma

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is providing almost $3 million in state funds to help crime victims deal with their trauma.

Pritzker favors legislation allowing college athletes’ pay

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is endorsing legislation that would allow college athletes in the state to make money from endorsements. During a Sunday interview on WGN-Radio, Pritzker said college athletes deserve the same opportunity

Man accused of using excessive force on special ed students

GAGES LAKE, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois man has been accused of using “excessive force” on several occasions when dealing with special education students.

Man accused of transmitting HIV in sexual assault of teen

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois man is accused of transmitting HIV to a teenager he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.

Chicago teachers, school district resume talks to end strike

CHICAGO (AP) – Contract talks between Chicago Public Schools and striking teachers are resuming, with city officials saying the gap between the two sides remains huge.

Illinois museum returns items to Aboriginal Australians

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Museum has returned 42 culturally significant items to representatives of two Aboriginal communities in Australia.

Borussia Dortmund struggling, coach Favre under pressure

Borussia Dortmund’s declaration of a challenge for the Bundesliga title is not exactly being backed up on the field

Spencer answers England emergency call at Rugby World Cup

Horsepower _ literally: Finnish horse show runs on manure

Horsepower _ literally: Finnish equestrian event turns horse manure into energy, seen a climate-friendly way to cut fossil fuel dependence in horse sports

Kalb-Miller, Linda

Linda Kalb-Miller, 72, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 7:32 a.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born Monday, August 11, 1947, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret

Kell, Annabelle

Annabelle Kell, 93, of Aledo, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

Next Fire Chief is down to three candidates

Battalion Chief Brad Stevenson will serve as the interim Fire Chief, while the City continues interviewing potential candidates for the next Galesburg Fire Chief.

Cannavaro's China future in doubt after notice

Cannavaro’s China future in doubt after notice

Roger Federer withdraws from Paris Masters

Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Paris Masters to get some rest ahead of next month’s ATP Finals

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