Former State Representative Announces Plans to Run for Open Senate Seat
Nearly a week ago, Illinois Senator John Sullivan announced that he has no plans to seek re-election for 2016.
Concerns Raised by Business Owners at Capital Utility Tax Increase
This morning, the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a meeting where the proposed Capital Utility Tax was presented to the community.
Caves, Donald L.
Donald L. Caves, 84 of Galesburg, died at 11:52 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015 at his home.
Chicago’s Jonathan Toews Wins Messier Leadership Award
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has won the Mark Messier (MEH’-see-yay) NHL Leadership Award for his commitment to charities and service.
Illinois Hires Ball State Softball Coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois has named Ball State coach Tyra Perry as its new softball coach.
Little League Officials Say They Take Eligibility Seriously
CHICAGO (AP) — Little League International officials say they take matters of eligibility seriously following word of a lawsuit filed by a former Chicago Little League team.
Doyle’s Second-Half Goal Lifts United Past Fire, 1-0
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Conor Doyle scored in the 73rd minute and D.C. United beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Heyward and Wong Homer, Cardinals Top Marlins 6-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jason Heyward homered for the third consecutive game, Kolten Wong added a two-run shot and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Turner Helps Dodgers Beat Cubs 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Turner and Adrian Gonzalez homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped Chicago’s four-game win streak with a 5-2 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday night.
Hughes Goes 8 as Twins Beat Sale for 3rd Time, 6-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Phil Hughes tossed eight strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat Chris Sale for the third time this season, overcoming 10 more strikeouts by the Chicago White Sox ace in a 6-1 victory Wednesday.
2 East St. Louis Men Found Shot Dead in Stolen SUV
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Police in East St. Louis are searching for a suspect after two men were found shot to death in a stolen vehicle.
Judge Searches for Lawyer in Quincy Shooting Death Case
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A western Illinois judge says he’s confident an attorney will be appointed by July 1 to represent an Arizona man accused in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Quincy boy.
St. Louis Teenager Accused in Illinois Fatal Shooting
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A Missouri teenager is accused of shooting two teenagers, one fatally, in East St. Louis.
Illinois Legislators Want to Expand Lincoln Heritage Area
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation want an expansion of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area that would include all the sites of his famed debates with Stephen Douglas.
Flood Warnings Affect Illinois as More Rain Crosses State
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for several rivers in Illinois as a large rain storm moves across the middle of the state.
Walter Payton Liver Center Opens Clinic in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Patients with liver diseases in Chicago’s western suburbs have more convenient access to care through a new clinic in Naperville named for Walter Payton.
Girls’ Softball Coach Charged with Sex Assault of 2 Players
MARYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A 54-year-old girls’ softball coach in Madison County has been charged with sexually abusing two preteen players.
U of Illinois President To Chair Technology Group
CHICAGO (AP) — New University of Illinois President Timothy L. Killeen has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition.
Illinois Baseball Field Caters to Those with Disabilities
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois man’s dream will come true this weekend with the opening of a new baseball field for players with disabilities.
Daughter of Obama’s Ex-Minister Set for Sentencing in Fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The daughter of President Barack Obama’s former minister is scheduled to be sentenced for participating in a state-grant fraud scheme.