Record Crowd Tries to Win a Place in the Marching Illini
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — School hasn’t even started yet and already there is competition for spots in the University of Illinois Marching Band.
Galesburg Council Downvotes Business and Gaming Regulations
Galesburg City Council members took action last night on various items tabled two weeks ago, including a proposed business license.
Michael Jordan Brand-Name Civil Trial Resumes in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) –A civil trial on the value of Michael Jordan’s name and how much a grocery-store chain should pay for invoking it without permission in an ad resumes in a Chicago federal courtroom.
Bloomington Zoo To Hold Groundbreaking For Flamingo Exhibit
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) –A groundbreaking ceremony for a central Illinois zoo’s flamingo exhibit is set for the afternoon. Officials with Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington have planned the event for 1 p.m. Monday.
Female Skydivers Set New State Record in Central Illinois
OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) –Thirty-nine women skydivers from around the country have set a state record in northern Illinois.
Chicago Police Rescue 2 From Chicago River
CHICAGO (AP) –Chicago police say officers rescued a man and a woman who tried to swim across the Chicago River downtown.
Knoxville City Council Discusses Possible Ordinance for Food Vending on City Property
At last night’s Knoxville City Council Meeting, the council members held a discussion on what to do about food vending on city property, specifically in front of other businesses.
Illinois Governor Signs Bills Affecting Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed several bills affecting veterans including a measure establishing a discount card and another offering property tax breaks for those with military-related disabilities.
Chicago Police-Involved Shooting Seriously Injures Man
CHICAGO (AP) –Authorities say a man has been shot and seriously injured by a Chicago police officer during a traffic stop. Chicago police said in a statement late Saturday that officers pulled over a vehicle on the