Barton, Lola C.
Lola Christine Barton, 76 of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Lee, Kathryn S.
Kathryn Shea Lee, 97, of Little York, IL, passed away at 7:57 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.
Schisler, Bonnie L.
Bonnie L. Schisler, 74, of Galesburg, died at 7:44 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Knott, Dick G.
Richard G. “Dick” Knott, 79, of Wataga, died at 4:11 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Nelson, Connie L.
Connie L. “Missie” Nelson, 68 of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 6:47 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Regional Office of Education #33 embracing the use of podcasts for educators
Since the early part of the school year, the Regional Office of Education #33 has has been preparing to provide a series of podcasts for both educators and districts in the four counties the office serves.
Man, 86, killed in Chicago apartment building blaze
CHICAGO (AP) — An 86-year-old man has died in a west side Chicago apartment building fire that also forced nearly a dozen people from their homes and into freezing temperatures.
Tilt! Old-school pinball is no longer old-school
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (AP) — The old-school arcade game of pinball is resurging in popularity.
Commission to recommend pretrial reforms for Illinois courts
CHICAGO (AP) — Key players in the Illinois court system are set to scrutinize pretrial processes statewide to identify ways to make them fairer and more transparent.
McLean County to hold hearing on wind farm proposal
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — McLean County officials are considering a proposal for a new central Illinois wind farm that would include about 100 turbines and other structures.
Report: Chicago police tighten up rules on use of Tasers
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Department has rewritten rules on the use of Tasers to deter officers from using them on people who are running away or vulnerable to injury.
Alleged barbershop robber who put gun to boy’s head charged
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man is facing armed robbery charges after allegedly putting a gun to the head of an 11-year-old boy during a hold-up at a small community barbershop.
Rev Jackson says he manages Parkinson’s with daily therapy
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he’s relying on daily physical therapy, medication and prayer to manage Parkinson’s disease as he continues his civil rights work.
Salvation Army looks to update to cashless kettles
CHICAGO (AP) — The Salvation Army in Chicago could look into accepting credit or debit cards next year, as it continues to look for ways to go cashless.
Suburban Chicago officer injured while pursuing suspect
MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer has been injured while pursuing a vehicle allegedly involved in a shooting at a gas station.
Restored Abraham Lincoln Banner returning to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A brighter and more colorful Abraham Lincoln is returning to the Peoria Historical Society early next year.
Schaumburg Boomers Stadium to get $10.5M upgrade
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago baseball stadium is getting a $10.5 million makeover.
12 arrested after gun discharged at party at Chicago hotel
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago authorities say 12 people, including two teenagers, face charges after a gun went off at a hotel room in the city.
Man jailed on DCFS worker attack faces new battery charges
MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. (AP) — Records show a man charged with beating an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services investigator also allegedly punched a Carroll County deputy in the face.
Health violation preceded famed Chicago restaurant’s closing
CHICAGO (AP) — A published report says the recent closure of an acclaimed Chicago restaurant was preceded by health code violations and management disputes.