Gas Station Planned for National Blvd. Hy-Vee
The Hy-Vee on National Blvd. in Galesburg has announced it will build a gas station nearly identical to the location across town on Main Street in Galesburg.
DeKalb County Officials to Consider Tribe’s Bingo Proposal
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – DeKalb County and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation are moving forward with plans for the tribe to open a 24-hour electronic bingo operation.
Illinois OKs 2,800 Marijuana Patients, Including 10 Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois officials say 10 children are among the 2,800 patients approved to use medical marijuana in the state’s new program. Most of the children have seizure disorders.
Rauner Signs Law Allowing ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Drugs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation allowing terminally ill patients in Illinois to use experimental drugs that might help them.
Rauner Notifies Unions of Plans to Lay Off 171 Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner plans to lay off at least 171 state employees because of Illinois’ budget crisis.
Judge OKs Appeal for Inmate in NIU Student’s 2010 Death
SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) – A judge has ruled that a northern Illinois man who is serving decades in prison in the death of a Northern Illinois University student can proceed with a last-ditch appeal.
Judge Rules DNA from Chicago Officers’ Gun Can be Evidence
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has ruled that DNA taken from the gun that a Chicago police commander allegedly shoved into the throat of a suspect can be submitted as evidence during his trial.
Ex-Prosecutor’s Attorneys Request Delay for Murder Trial
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – Attorneys for a former Adams County prosecutor accused of killing his wife have asked for a trial delay.
No Injuries When Building Collapses in Downtown Vandalia
VANDALIA, Ill. (AP) – A nearly century-old building collapsed in the downtown district of the south-central Illinois city of Vandalia, severely damaging two other buildings but not injuring anyone.
DeKalb County Officials to Consider Tribe’s Casino Proposal
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – DeKalb County and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation are moving forward with plans for the tribe to open the first Native American-run gaming facility in Illinois.
Springfield Man Accused of Killing Teen Brother Over Shoes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Bond is $2 million for an 18-year-old Springfield man accused of shooting his 17-year-old brother dead over a dozen pairs of shoes and cash.
2 Improvement Projects Underway at Camp Butler Cemetery
RIVERTON, Ill. (AP) – Two major projects are underway at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Sangamon County, where about 25,000 military veterans are buried.
New Fire Station in Normal will Improve Response Times
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – Normal’s fire chief says fire trucks might soon get to emergencies quicker than they do now thanks to a land swap between the city and Illinois State University.
Eastern Illinois U Union Skips Pay Raise to Save 29 Jobs
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) – Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman says the members of a union that represents faculty and others on campus have agreed to postpone a pay raise to keep 29 instructors employed.
Inspector General Questions Chicago Wellness Program
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s inspector general says the city needs to take a close look at whether its employee wellness program is worthwhile.
Hearing Scheduled for Police Commander Accused of Abuse
CHICAGO (AP) – A hearing is scheduled in the case of a decorated Chicago police commander accused of shoving his handgun down a suspect’s throat.
Man Convicted of 2010 Shooting Death of Chicago Policeman
CHICAGO (AP) – A Cook County judge has returned a guilty verdict against a man accused in the shooting death of a Chicago police officer.
Rauner Signs Legislation Reforming Juvenile Justice System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that would end automatic transfers to adult court for 15-year-olds and limit the transfer of 16 and 17-year-olds for charges of first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual
U of Illinois Mumps Outbreak Grows; Vaccinations Urged
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging University of Illinois students to get vaccinated to help curb a growing mumps outbreak.
Blagojevich in 1st Statement From Prison: I’ll ‘fight on’
CHICAGO (AP) – Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in his first statement since entering prison that he’ll “fight on” in the courts because “what is at stake is nothing less than the rule of law.”