New Owners to Run Calico Cat
There will be a grand re-opening for a local store that has been sold.
Galesburg Transit Facility in Route for September Finish
Galesburg Public Transit and HandiVans are getting a new city transit facility that is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Eastern Illinois Laying off 67 with More To Come
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman says the school is laying off 67 employees and says more people will lose jobs as the school wrestles with declining enrollment and financial uncertainties.
Cullerton: Senate Will Consider Override Vetoes This Week
CHICAGO (AP) — Senate President John Cullerton says his chamber will consider overriding some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes this week, including one blocking public-employee strikes and management lockouts.
Galesburg Enterprise Zone On Hold Over Illinois Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state economic development agency that approves sales tax breaks for construction materials says it cannot certify 49 previously approved enterprise zones because of the ongoing budget impasse in Illinois. An area of
Starting Rams CB Gaines Out for Season with Foot Injury
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) –St. Louis Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines will miss the entire season with a foot injury, depriving the secondary of a probable starter.
Big Fan Turnout Greets Rams at Their California Workout
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — If the Rams are headed back to Southern California, their long-suffering local fans are ready to welcome them home.
Latest On Athlete Unions: QB Says Team`Fine’ With Ruling
CHICAGO (AP) — Northwestern University senior quarterback Zack Oliver says “there wasn’t much of a reaction” when the football team heard about a national ruling that prevents its members from unionizing.
Chicago Bulls Hire Toni Kukoc in Advisory Role
CHICAGO (AP) — Toni Kukoc has been hired by the Chicago Bulls as a special adviser to the team president.
Cardinals Place Grichuk on 15-Day DL, Recall Pham
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie outfielder Randal Grichuk on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain on Monday.
Heyward Taken Out Due To Tight Left Hamstring
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jason Heyward made his first start of the season in center field for the St. Louis Cardinals but was taken out after two innings due to left hamstring tightness.
Piscotty Scores Go-Ahead Run, Cardinals Beat Giants 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Stephen Piscotty tripled and scored the go-ahead run on Mark Reynolds’ groundout in the eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Monday night.
Cron’s Go-Ahead HR Helps Angels Beat Chicago 2-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Cron hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning and Albert Pujols also homered, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Government Concedes Mistake in Schock Document Release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The government has acknowledged that there was no “leak” of documents in a federal investigation of former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock.
Illinois Governor Wants Reform Ideas Considered as Package
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants state legislators to take up a new comprehensive proposal including several of his agenda items as a package, not individually.
Expert: Michael Jordan’s Income Eclipses Current Stars’
CHICAGO (AP) — An expert in sports economics says Michael Jordan’s endorsement income has grown and still eclipses that of current players such as LeBron James.
Parachutist Remembered as Determined, Dedicated to Army
CHICAGO (AP) — The Army parachutist who died following a jump at the Chicago Air & Water Show is being remembered as a dedicated soldier determined to make his mark in the military.
Local Enterprise Zones on Hold Over Illinois Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state economic development agency that approves sales tax breaks for construction materials says it cannot certify 49 previously approved enterprise zones because of the ongoing budget impasse in Illinois.
EPA To Unveil Cleanup Plan for Vermilion County Zinc Site
HEGELER, Ill. (AP) — Residents near the former Hegeler Zinc plant in Vermilion County will get a look at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to clean up decades-old contamination.
Michael Jordan Expected to Testify in Misuse of Image
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan is expected to take the stand in his case against a now-defunct grocery store chain that used his image without permission.