CenturyLink Will Close Galesburg Location Next Month
Three employees will be impacted by the closing of the CenturyLink store location in Galesburg. According to a company spokesman, CenturyLink on 100 N. Cherry Street will be closing next month.
60th Annual Abingdon Community Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow
Thursday through Monday, the Annual Abingdon Community Festival will celebrate their 60th Anniversary.
Watts, Barbara L.
Mrs. Barbara L. Watts, 66, of Galesburg died at 11:25 pm Monday, August 24, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Severns, Kenneth
Kenneth R. Severns, 72 of Abingdon, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Davis, Martha W.
Martha W. Davis, 94 of Avon, IL passed away Monday August 24, 2015, 3:24 am at the Care Center of Abingdon, Abingdon, IL.
Christine A. “Lady” Priebe
Christine A. “Lady” Priebe, 55, of Gilson, Illinois passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at her home.
Pham Gets 3 Hits, Cardinals Win 80th in 9-1 Rout
PHOENIX (AP) — Tommy Pham had his second career three-hit game, Jaime Garcia pitched six strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Thompson Drives in 3, White Sox Rally Past Red Sox, 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Trayce Thompson drove in three runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Arrieta Pitches, Schwarber Hits Cubs Past Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro all hit home runs in support of another solid outing from Jake Arrieta, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 Tuesday night for
Missouri Couple Accused of Multistate Sex Trafficking
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A Missouri couple is accused of orchestrating a cross-country prostitution ring involving at least five girls.
Report: U of I Athletes Tested Positive For Drugs 65 Times
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A newspaper report says University of Illinois athletes tested positive for banned drugs 65 times during the 2014-2015 school year.
Authorities: 3 People Dead in Fiery Suburban Chicago Crash
INGLESIDE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say three people have died in a fiery car crash in a far northwestern suburb of Chicago.
Report: Teacher Pension Perk Not Uncommon Across Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of school districts across Illinois cover either all or most of their teachers’ retirement contributions.
Rare Trial Against Lawyer Drawing to Close in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A rare obstruction-of-justice trial of a lawyer accused of instructing clients and witnesses to lie is concluding in Chicago.
Nonprofits Looking To MJ for Donations After Lawsuit Win
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Collaboraction Theatre was one of the first to get in line when Michael Jordan announced nonprofits will benefit from the $8.9 million he won by suing a defunct grocery chain that used his
Federal Magistrate Judge Retiring from Chicago Bench
CHICAGO (AP) — The presiding magistrate judge for the federal courts in Chicago is retiring. Chief Judge Ruben Castillo announced Tuesday that Magistrate Judge Geraldine Soat Brown will step down on June 15, 2016.
Seizing Assets of Ex-Dixon Comptroller is Balancing Act
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Marshal’s Asset Forfeiture Division is recovering the assets of imprisoned former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, but officials say not all assets are equal.
Mumps Outbreak at U of Illinois Continues to Grow
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — An outbreak of mumps at the University of Illinois continues to grow with what officials now say are almost 100 cases.
Springfield Businessman Admits to Advertising Scam
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Springfield businessman has pleaded guilty to defrauding thousands of small businesses in more than 32 states through an advertising scam.
New Law Keeps Hospitals From Billing Sex Assault Survivors
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is hailing a new state law that will prevent hospitals from billing survivors of sexual assault for medical forensic exams.