Bond Set for Four Arrested in Meth Bust
Four individuals all arrested yesterday in relation to a meth lab appeared via video conference this afternoon in Knox County Circuit Court.
C Kyle Schwarber in Cubs Lineup, Back Home at GABP
CINCINNATI (AP) – Catcher Kyle Schwarber is in the second slot in the lineup for the Chicago Cubs on Monday, giving him a prominent spot in his favorite ballpark.
Cubs Promote Reliever Rafael Soriano from Triple-A
CHICAGO (AP) – Rafael Soriano can earn an additional $1 million based on games pitched as part of his contract with the Chicago Cubs.
Bruce Hits Last of Reds’ 3 HRs for 5-4 Win Over Cubs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key two-run shot in the sixth inning on Monday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds
Mexican Restaurant Among Shops at Upcoming Seminary Strip Mall
A new strip mall is in the works to be opening on Seminary Street by Knox Square and Volunteer Drive by the beginning of 2016.
Trego, Sue D.
Sue D. Trego, 64, of Monmouth, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home.
Adcock, Dale E.
Mr. Dale E. Adcock, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:15 pm Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his home.
Marquis, Wanda I.
Mrs. Wanda I. Marquis, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:30 pm Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Knox County Nursing Home Knoxville, Illinois.
Anderson, Jennie
Jennie Anderson, 87, of the Wesley Village Retirement Center, Macomb, died late Saturday (July 18, 2015) at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA, after a brief illness.
Giles, Nathan R.
Nathan R. Giles, 31, of Monmouth, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2015 at his home.
Lincoln Museum To Host 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition tea
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Visitors to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield will get a chance to learn about the historic 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and a cup of tea.
Illinois National Guard Warns of Phone Scam
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Beware of callers posing as National Guard members or workers asking for money.
Man Charged After Friend Dies in Chicago Drag Racing Crash
CHICAGO (AP) — A 20-year-old man is dead and his best friend since grade school is charged with aggravated drunken driving and reckless homicide after a crash during a drag race in downtown Chicago.
Conviction of Man Who Served 27 Years for Murder Overturned
CHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County judge has overturned the conviction of a man who served 27 years in prison for the murder and attempted rape of a Chicago woman.
Officials To Break Ground on Danville Veterans Housing
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Veterans in eastern Illinois are a step closer to having more affordable housing options.
Developer Interested in Bloomington Golf Courses
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — After talk by city leaders that Bloomington may not be able to afford its three golf courses a local developer says he would buy or manage them.
Landmark Designation Considered for Mansion in Normal
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — A century-old mansion in the central Illinois town of Normal that’s been a popular wedding location is under consideration as a local historic landmark.
Chicago-Area Man Accused of Threatening Emanuel, Others
CHICAGO (AP) — A 29-year-old ride-sharing driver is accused of using Facebook to threaten Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and others.
Opponents Fight Plan To Close Southern Illinois Prison Camp
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s cost-cutting proposal to shut down a minimum-security work camp in southern Illinois is drawing fire from prison workers, local politicians and some residents.
One Dead in Monmouth Train Fatality
The Monmouth Police Department reports that a man was struck by a train last night and has been pronounced dead.