Chicago Public Schools reverses special education cuts
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools officials have reversed course and will add dozens of teacher and aide positions for students with special needs.
Killing By Police — Chicago Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials of Chicago Public Schools say they’re preparing for the fallout resulting from the video showing a police officer shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Knox County Board passes budget for next fiscal year
Last week the county finance committee settled on a budget to submit to the full board that included moving $250,000 from the Mary Davis home to cover the deficit in the general fund.
Galesburg Rescue Mission celebrates Thanksgiving
For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday about togetherness. Family and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company and a home cooked feast. But it doesn’t always end up that way.
Former Chicago Transit workers sentenced in fraud scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — Two former Chicago Transit Authority workers have been sentenced in a fraud scheme. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office announced Wednesday that 43-year-old Donella Anderson Watkins of Lansing was sentenced to five years in prison
Rauner pardons man found innocent of 1999 attack
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has pardoned a man who spent seven years in prison but was later judged innocent of attempted murder.
Agency accountant admits embezzling more than $130,000
CHICAGO (AP) — A senior accountant at the Illinois Medical District Commission has pleaded guilty to embezzlement for allegedly transferring more than $130,000 into personal accounts.
Gill and Frye lead New Orleans to win over Bradley
Christavious Gill and Nate Frye scored 13 points apiece to help New Orleans beat Bradley 64-51 on Wednesday night.
Penguins beat Blues in overtime
Evgeni Malkin scored 1:03 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks take Sharks, 5-2
Patrick Kane had two assists to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs East Peoria Raiders
Here is a recap of tonight’s boys basketball game courtesy of WGIL’s Brad Bennewitz: “It was a good start for the Galesburg High School boys basketball team tonight. Thanks to a good challenge from East Peoria early
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs East Peoria Raiders
Here is a recap of tonight’s boys basketball game courtesy of WGIL’s Brad Bennewitz: “It was a good start for the Galesburg High School boys basketball team tonight. Thanks to a good challenge from East Peoria early
East Main Street underpass moves ahead
If all goes according to plan, construction on the East Main Street underpass is expected to begin in late March.
Monmouth couple faces 31 combined charges in forgery case
A Monmouth couple appeared in Knox County Circuit Court today on multiple charges stemming from the financial exploitation of an elderly relative.