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Blanton appointed Coloma Township supervisor

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First Street on schedule to reopen this weekend in Dixon

July 9, 2014 - 10:47 pm

Candidate holding town hall in Dixon

July 9, 2014 - 10:53 pm

New committee preps for disaster in Whiteside County

July 9, 2014 - 10:49 pm

Woman guilty of misdemeanor computer tampering

July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm

CGH spinal surgeon to speak tonight

July 9, 2014 - 11:03 pm

Orders taken for Rotary corn boil

July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm

Bustos rep in the Coliseum today

July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm

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Local drive-in selected for short film
A local business will serve as a shoot location for a new short film.Megan St. John, executive producer of Chicago-based Third Wheel Enterta ...
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July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
Trey Songz releases strongest album of career
TREY SONGZ“Trigga” (Songbook/Atlantic)3 starsThe awkward interviews. The harsh reviews. The Twitter Q&A in which he was asked why he continu ...
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July 9, 2014 - 9:31 pm

Keri Russell goes ape over her role in sci-fi flick
SAN FRANCISCO – Keri Russell has been working most of her life, but she can’t remember a time when acting was more fun, thanks to her work o ...
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July 9, 2014 - 9:31 pm

‘Apes’ makes for a compelling, if predictable, summer sci-fi epic
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is an action-packed epic, a moving sci-fi allegory rendered in broad, lush strokes by the latest state of t ...
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July 9, 2014 - 9:31 pm

State lags in hiring workers to oversee ‘fracking’ accord
CHICAGO (AP) – More than a year after a much-lauded compromise paved the way for high-volume oil and gas extraction in Illinois, the agency ...
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July 9, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Candidate holding town hall in Dixon
DIXON – Randall Olsen, an Ottawa Democrat running for the Illinois 16th Congressional District seat, will have a town hall meeting next week ...
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Local drive-in selected for short film
A local business will serve as a shoot location for a new short film.Megan St. John, executive produ ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
Woman guilty of misdemeanor computer tampering
DIXON – A Dixon woman pleaded guilty to misdemeanor computer tampering and must pay $10,000 in restitution in a 2013 case that originally accused her ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm
Blanton appointed Coloma Township supervisor
ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township has a new supervisor, and it's likely he won't need many introductions.
July 9, 2014 - 10:47 pm
First Street on schedule to reopen this weekend in Dixon
DIXON – First Street, between Galena and Hennepin avenues, passed a big test Wednesday. The concrete ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:47 pm
New committee preps for disaster in Whiteside County
MORRISON – A committee has formed, and public comment is being sought on a countywide plan to identify activities and projects needed to reduce damage ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:49 pm
Candidate holding town hall in Dixon
DIXON – Randall Olsen, an Ottawa Democrat running for the Illinois 16th Congressional District seat, will have a town hall meeting next week.
July 9, 2014 - 10:53 pm
Kids get crafty at summer reading program event in Dixon
Lily Scott, 2, places stickers on her craft box at the Dixon Public Library. The Scott children make it most every week to the Wednesday craft day, pa ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:49 pm
Dateline Dixon: Work limited flags for Fourth, Brechon says
DIXON – If you were wondering why there were no American flags in downtown Dixon or along the Galena Avenue bridge for the Fourth of July, you weren’t ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:24 am
Walk-in clinic opening soon in Dixon
DIXON – KSB Hospital is partnering with Physicians Immediate Care to open a walk-in clinic on the south side of town.
July 9, 2014 - 10:47 pm
Stopping for a bite under the blue sky
A 1938 Boeing-Stearman Model 5 owned by William Doyle of Henry was on display July 4 during the Ogle County Airport's annual Fly-in Breakfast event.
July 9, 2014 - 10:47 pm

Local football players touched by young patient
Nick Williams, Owen McConnell and Austin Regenwether are sure to come away with some great memories as players in the 40th Illinois High School Shrine ...
July 9, 2014 - 11:38 pm
Column: Veteran golfer hungry for more
Salley Wessels uttered something that makes perfect sense to me late Wednesday afternoon. While sit ...
UPDATED: July 10, 2014 - 9:37 am
Engelkens returns to coach Missiles
It's been 5 years, but Kirk Engelkens is finally back where he feels he belongs: in a Milledgeville Missiles uniform. The former Missile standout, wh ...
UPDATED: July 10, 2014 - 9:37 am
2014 School Profile – Polo Marcis
2014-15 enrollment: 216 2013-14 enrollment: 201 Difference: +15Boys sports: Basketball, cross countr ...
July 9, 2014 - 11:37 pm
Sport Shorts for Thursday, July 10, 2014
RUNNINGRegistration open for Harvest HammerRegistrations are being taken for the 27th annual Harvest ...
July 9, 2014 - 11:37 pm
2014 School Profile for the Oregon Hawks
2014-15 enrollment: 467 2013-14 enrollment: 492 Difference: -25Boys sports: Baseball, basketball, bo ...
July 8, 2014 - 11:16 pm
New home for Rockets, new teammates for Warriors
Sterling girls swimming coach Jamie Rodriguez remembers being impressed by several Rock Falls swimmers when the Rockets helped form the Morrison co-op ...
July 8, 2014 - 11:18 pm
Football: NUIC Northwest by the numbers
9That's how many state championship teams have come from NUIC Northwest members. Lena-Winslow won it ...
July 7, 2014 - 11:38 pm
Football: Wildcatz, Thunder looking at tough stretches in 2014
When talking to NUIC Northwest coaches Randy Asche and Mike Bicklser, the term "gauntlet" came up in conversations with both about this upcoming seaso ...
July 7, 2014 - 11:41 pm
Sportshorts for Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Brittny Olson, a junior at North Central College in Naperville double majoring in accounting and mathematics, was one of 54 athletes to earn selection ...
July 7, 2014 - 11:38 pm

Margaret Feltham
AURORA, Colo. – Margaret Flynn Feltham, 66, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, with her beloved family by her side.
July 9, 2014 - 10:40 pm
Harold D. Rogers Jr.
LYNDON – Harold D. Rogers Jr., 65, of Lyndon, died Monday, July 7, 2014.He was born June 2, 1949, in ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:39 pm
Neta McCleary
GOLD CANYON, Ariz. – Neta Bowman McCleary, 76, of Gold Canyon, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, Arizona.
July 9, 2014 - 10:56 pm
Larry L. Berard
ROCK FALLS – Larry Lee Berard, 65, of Rock Falls, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at his home. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. until his ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:38 pm
Virginia L. Brall
ROCK FALLS – Virginia L. Brall, 83, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan in Prophetstown.
July 9, 2014 - 10:40 pm
Helen Axelson DeBord
STERLING – Helen Axelson DeBord, 97, of Sterling, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.
July 8, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Glenda S. Johnson
NASHUA, Iowa – Glenda S. Johnson, 76, of Nashua, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, Iowa.
July 8, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Vivian M. Tenboer
CLINTON, Iowa – Vivian M. Tenboer, 82, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Morrison, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton.
July 8, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Herbert A. Youngren Jr.
DIXON – Herbert Axel Youngren Jr., 85, of Dixon, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Heritage Square in Dixon. He worked at Hey Brothers Ice Cream from 1954 ...
July 8, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Larry L. Berard
ROCK FALLS – Larry Lee Berard, 65, of Rock Falls, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at his home.Further arr ...
July 8, 2014 - 9:55 pm

Police reports for Thursday, July 10, 2014
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
July 9, 2014 - 10:34 pm
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July 8, 2014 - 9:53 pm
Police reports for Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
July 8, 2014 - 8:53 am
Police reports for Monday, July 7, 2014
Sterling PoliceJoseph R. Vanpatter, 53, of Sterling; 12:55 a.m. Friday in 400 block of East Second S ...
July 6, 2014 - 8:46 pm
Police reports for Saturday, July 5, 2014
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July 4, 2014 - 5:55 pm
Police reports for Thursday, July 3
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July 2, 2014 - 10:43 pm
Police reports for Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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July 1, 2014 - 10:45 pm
Police reports for Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
June 30, 2014 - 9:52 pm
Police reports for Monday, June 30, 2014
Sterling PoliceNicole M. Ellis, 22, of Rock Falls; 2:08 p.m. Friday; East Fourth Street and Eleventh ...
June 29, 2014 - 10:59 pm
Police reports for Saturday, June 28, 2014
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
June 27, 2014 - 10:07 pm

Today’s cars a little more user friendly
I remember decades ago when vehicles were simpler, but more complex to operate. Some were “cold-blooded” cars and difficult at times on frigid morning ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Founders’ work doesn’t surpass the laws of God
In response to Jordan Bowman’s July 2 letter, “Equality for all is his agenda,” I would like to commend Jordan for his desire to treat all people with ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
If voters hire you, will you stay or quit?
If you are elected to the Legislature, will you quit before your term ends?That question should be p ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
Job creators in Indiana way ahead of Illinois counterparts
SPRINGFIELD – For every one job Illinois has created during the past decade, Indiana has created 35, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor S ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
Again, vote no on proposed sales tax hike
Insanity [is defined as] doing something over and over again and expecting different results. The Prophetstown-Tampico-Lyndon School District comes to ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:47 pm
Scripture is not relevant to Constitution
There have been letters to the editor where people have quoted the Bible to try to justify their point of view on a particular subject.
July 8, 2014 - 8:45 pm
Agrees with letter writer on God’s law
Thank you, Jane Anderson, for telling it like it is [“God’s law supersedes Illinois’ law,” The Reader’s Voice, June 26]. Praise the Lord, keep it up.
July 8, 2014 - 8:45 pm
In search of an alderwoman
Last week’s resignation by First Ward Alderman Mark Vandersnick provides the opportunity to end the longtime male domination of the eight-person Rock ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:45 pm
Political emails unrelenting from Dems and GOP
WASHINGTON – Perhaps, like mine, your inbox is being flooded with emails from Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama.
July 8, 2014 - 8:45 pm
Health risks associated with energy lines
Grain Belt Energy is a high-voltage, direct-current transmission line proposed to traverse your area. I’m extremely concerned for residents who may be ...
July 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm

Judge reads Welling sentence
Judge Ron Jacobson sentenced Matthew Welling to 90 years in prison: 60 for fatally beating and slashing 79-year-old Leroy Daniels, and 30 more for the ...
June 25, 2014 - 6:54 pm
Clips: Victim impact statements
Family of Leroys Daniels read victim impact statements on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Click here to se ...
June 25, 2014 - 6:33 pm
SVM All-Star Classic: Girls Game
The Telegraph won 48-25 over the Gazette team. Click here to see video ...
June 20, 2014 - 9:17 am
SVM All-Star Classic: Boys Game
The Gazette hit 51 percent of its shots – including 41 percent of its 3-pointers – to pull away for a 95-74 victory.
June 20, 2014 - 9:17 am
3A softball final: Sterling, St. Ignatius
The Sterling Golden Warriors won the third-place match against St. Ignatius 4-0 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
June 14, 2014 - 8:39 pm
3A softball semifinal: Sterling, Manteno
The Sterling Golden Warriors softball team faced off with Manteno Panthers in the 3A state semifinal, Friday, June 13, at EastSide Centre in East Peor ...
June 13, 2014 - 6:32 pm
Area law enforcement in Torch Run
Area law enforcement in the Sauk Valley participated in the Torch Run, Wednesday, June 11, which was meant to raise awareness for the Special Olympics ...
June 11, 2014 - 5:39 pm
Sterling Wins Barrington Supersectional
The Golden Warriors clinched their second consecutive trip to state with a 3-1 rematch victory over Wauconda Monday.
June 10, 2014 - 9:40 pm
Clippers, Pioneers in 1A state semifinal
The Amboy Clippers fell 6-1 on Friday, June 6, at EastSide Centre in East Peoria, at the IHSA 1A state softball semifinal.
June 6, 2014 - 6:08 pm
Amboy Wins Super Sectional
The Clippers clinched their first ever state berth with a 1-0 victory over Putnam County. Freshman Delany Wilhelm had the games lone RBI, and fellow f ...
June 2, 2014 - 10:45 pm

The List: Six reasons you're likely not watching the World Cup
When I was a sports staffer, I tended to cover the "other" sports. Tennis, soccer, even bowling, I enjoyed championing athletes who often didn't get a ...
June 13, 2014 - 8:21 pm
Out Here: Leaving the Sauk Valley, staying with Shaw
If you want to make a lot of money, journalism is not for you. But if you seek adventure, this is a great job.
May 14, 2014 - 10:57 am
Out Here: 'At least Burke took responsibility'
The other day, we ran a story that Coloma Township Supervisor Debra Burke paid a $3,200 fine assessed by the state comptroller for 4 years of late fin ...
May 13, 2014 - 11:31 am
Out Here: Few silver platters in this business
The other day, we got a tip that a worker at the Dixon Correctional Center had been walked off the prison's property. It was true, the Department of C ...
May 7, 2014 - 11:34 am
Out Here: A low-key effort
If you live in Rock Falls, Sterling or Dixon, wind turbines are not an issue. Out in the country, th ...
May 2, 2014 - 4:00 pm
Business notebook: Consignment shop for art, antiques opens in Sterling
STERLING – There's a new consignment shop downtown for all you artsy, antiquey types looking for a place to sell your eclectic creations and collectio ...
May 1, 2014 - 2:03 pm
Out Here: 'Scandal-tainted cash'?
The other day, we received a news release from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee titled, "Former Congressman Schilling Sitting on Thousa ...
May 1, 2014 - 1:41 pm
The List: Super great films beyond the genre
Like the greatest of all superheroes, I have returned from the darkness to save humanity, get the girl, and deliver my newest list.
April 30, 2014 - 9:40 pm

Wipfl named to VARs list
CHICAGO – Wipfli has been named to the Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 Value-Added Reseller for 2014.Th ...
June 26, 2014 - 8:26 am
Casey’s to help weather victims
The Midwest River Region of the American Red Cross has teamed up with Casey’s General Stores in Iowa and Illinois.
June 26, 2014 - 8:26 am
Byron man earns surveying license
DIXON – Jeffrey B. Rohde, an employee of Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc., has become an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.
June 26, 2014 - 8:26 am
Election topic of board meeting
SAVANNA – Members of the Savanna Army Depot Restoration Advisory Board elected three community members June 12.
June 26, 2014 - 8:26 am
A ‘fun’ place to eat in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – From “real” ice cream to a thick deli sandwich, Ken Foss aims to please his customers at the McKendrie Street Café.
June 27, 2014 - 7:57 pm
CGH names new chief of quality control
STERLING – Longtime local physician Dr. William Bird is CGH Medical Center's new vice president and chief of quality and process improvement, CGH said ...
June 22, 2014 - 9:41 pm
Magazine lists local company
DIXON – For the 20th consecutive year, Thrivent Financial was named 335th on FORTUNE magazine’s FORTUNE 500 list.
June 19, 2014 - 5:15 pm
BorgWarner unveils product
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner now produces next-generation HY-VO chain drives transfer cases for the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 4 ...
June 19, 2014 - 5:15 pm
Whiskey Barrel Saloon quietly opens in Rock Falls
ROCK FALLS – The idea to open up Whiskey Barrel Saloon was a long time in the making. Raul Molina, who owns the new Rock Falls bar at 305 West Second ...
June 20, 2014 - 7:43 pm
Area bank hires new loan officer
ROCK FALLS – Michael Clark has joined Sauk Valley Bank at the Rock Falls branch.Clark, a graduate of ...
June 19, 2014 - 5:15 pm

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Friday, July 11Women, infants and children clinic, and family planning services, all by appointment ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
Bustos rep in the Coliseum today
STERLING – A staff member for U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Bustos’ satellite office in the ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm
CGH spinal surgeon to speak tonight
STERLING – Michael Roh, a spinal surgeon from Rockford Spine Center, will speak at 6 tonight at Ryberg Auditorium in CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevr ...
July 9, 2014 - 11:03 pm
Orders taken for Rotary corn boil
ROCK FALLS – Lunchtime delivery orders are being taken through noon July 21 for the annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil, which is planned for 11 a.m. t ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm
Help needed at school supply store
STERLING – Trinity United Methodist Church’s School Supply Closet, 910 Second Ave. will provide free school supplies and take donations starting July ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:57 pm
Family movie night set Friday in Dixon
DIXON – A free showing of the movie "Frozen" will be Friday at Haymarket Square Park, 317 W. Third St., across from the Dixon post office.
July 9, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Thursday, July 10Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family plann ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:48 pm
Dementia seminar today in Rochelle
ROCHELLE – The Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present a program on dementia basics from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. today at Flag ...
July 8, 2014 - 10:07 pm
Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Wednesday, July 9Women, infants and children clinic, and family planning services, all by appointmen ...
July 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Tuesday, July 8Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family plannin ...
July 6, 2014 - 8:39 pm

‘Apes’ makes for a compelling, if predictable, summer sci-fi epic
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is an action-packed epic, a moving sci-fi allegory rendered in broa ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Keri Russell goes ape over her role in sci-fi flick
SAN FRANCISCO – Keri Russell has been working most of her life, but she can’t remember a time when a ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Trey Songz releases strongest album of career
TREY SONGZ“Trigga” (Songbook/Atlantic)3 starsThe awkward interviews. The harsh reviews. The Twitter ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Woman thinks friendship isn’t worth the cost
Dear Abby: My best friend is getting married and asked me to be her maid of honor.She has also asked ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:29 pm
The best diet? So fresh and so clean
The term “eating clean” has been popping up a lot in recent years. The trend might have been first identified in 1993, when Gerald Celente coined the ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Focusing on single product risky
NEW YORK (AP) – Turns out, being a one-hit wonder is risky.When Crumbs, the New York City-based chai ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:48 pm
Salmon: Even better the second time around
I buy more fresh salmon than I need for dinner. Not because I’m lured by the mammoth slabs sold at w ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:50 pm
Greek Pasta Salad perfect summer side
An outdoor cookout or potluck is not complete without some sort of a pasta salad. It’s the go-to sal ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Oreos even better with peanut butter?
Good heavens, there’s another new flavor of Oreo cookies! It’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, represente ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Couple’s use of birth control long overdue
Dear Abby,My 19-year-old son has been dating the daughter of one of my friends I’ll call “Mona.” We ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:48 pm

The best diet? So fresh and so clean
The term “eating clean” has been popping up a lot in recent years. The trend might have been first identified in 1993, when Gerald Celente coined the ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Focusing on single product risky
NEW YORK (AP) – Turns out, being a one-hit wonder is risky.When Crumbs, the New York City-based chai ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:48 pm
Salmon: Even better the second time around
I buy more fresh salmon than I need for dinner. Not because I’m lured by the mammoth slabs sold at w ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:50 pm
Greek Pasta Salad perfect summer side
An outdoor cookout or potluck is not complete without some sort of a pasta salad. It’s the go-to sal ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Oreos even better with peanut butter?
Good heavens, there’s another new flavor of Oreo cookies! It’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, represente ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Tune in soon for tomatoes
How do you get rid of unproductive tomatoes? Can them. I'll wait for your laughter to subside before getting into this article, which is all about tom ...
July 1, 2014 - 10:48 pm
Bake a pie in a cake to make a ‘pake,’ because why not?
It was just so goofy, I had to try it.A pie baked inside of a cake?This oddball dessert-in-a-dessert ...
July 1, 2014 - 10:48 pm
Colorful grain salads are potluck pleasers
Thank goodness for potluck gatherings. We attend or host these easy repasts all summer long. Sharing ...
July 1, 2014 - 10:48 pm
Catfish in tomato sauce needs wine with acidity
When what you’re eating contains a lot of acidity – whether from vinegar, citrus or other fruit – th ...
July 1, 2014 - 10:48 pm
Wraps make great summertime meals
Wraps make great summertime meals; they’re easy to execute and so refreshing when it’s hot outside. ...
June 24, 2014 - 10:46 pm

State lags in hiring workers to oversee ‘fracking’ accord
CHICAGO (AP) – More than a year after a much-lauded compromise paved the way for high-volume oil and ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Illinois sends schools checks on time, a rare move
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois schools have received promised grant payments from the state on time for the ...
July 9, 2014 - 10:35 pm
NIU task force takes aim at sex assault
DeKALB – Raquel Chavez thinks more Northern Illinois University students might report sexual assaults, if only they knew where to turn.
July 9, 2014 - 10:38 pm
Police find body of missing man in Kishwaukee River
KINGSTON – Steven Schulz was a man known to make friends and keep them laughing.That’s what people c ...
July 9, 2014 - 11:23 pm
Gov. Quinn focuses on GOP challenger's tax returns
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Pat Quinn called on Republican challenger Bruce Rauner to release complete incom ...
July 9, 2014 - 9:38 am
Search continues for missing 23- year-old DeKalb man
KINGSTON – The disappearance of a DeKalb man whose vehicle was found abandoned near state Route 72 a ...
July 8, 2014 - 10:19 pm
Attorney says Illinois woman did not starve son
ROCKFORD (AP) — A defense attorney for a northern Illinois woman accused of starving her infant son says the death was tragic but it was not murder.
July 8, 2014 - 11:16 am
Second IHSA hearing before state lawmakers canceled
CHICAGO (AP) — A second Illinois legislative committee hearing has been canceled involving the not-for-profit association that's in charge of high sch ...
July 8, 2014 - 11:16 am
Panel says Chicago minimum wage should be $13
CHICAGO (AP) — A panel has recommended that Chicago raise its minimum wage to $13 an hour.Mayor Rahm ...
July 8, 2014 - 11:17 am
Kirk: Proposal would hurt community colleges
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is criticizing proposed regulations that proponents argue will protect students who attend some colleges from amass ...
July 8, 2014 - 11:19 am

Rockets hit Israeli heartland as offensive begins
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel on Tuesday launched its largest offensive in the Gaza Strip in nearly 2 year ...
July 8, 2014 - 8:48 pm
Obama urgently requests $3.7B for border crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama appealed to Congress on Tuesday for $3.7 billion in emergen ...
July 8, 2014 - 10:07 pm
3 bridges blown up near Donetsk
NOVOBAKHMUTIVKA, Ukraine (AP) – Three bridges on key roads leading into the Ukrainian city of Donets ...
July 7, 2014 - 9:59 pm
Pope: Bishops must be held accountable for abuse
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis begged forgiveness Monday in his first meeting with Catholics sexua ...
July 7, 2014 - 10:54 pm
Suspects confess to killing Palestinian teen
JERUSALEM (AP) – Three Israeli suspects in the killing of a Palestinian teenager who was abducted an ...
July 7, 2014 - 10:00 pm
Washington state issues 24 marijuana licenses
SEATTLE (AP) – Washington state issued its first retail marijuana licenses Monday with a middle-of-t ...
July 7, 2014 - 10:53 pm
Arizona loses fight on driver’s licenses
PHOENIX (AP) – A federal appeals court has dealt a new blow to Arizona in its series of immigration- ...
July 7, 2014 - 10:01 pm
Obama awaits another court ruling that could deal blow to health law
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s health care law could be dealt a severe blow this week if a U.S. appeals court rules that some low- and middle-i ...
July 7, 2014 - 2:50 pm
White House: Most kids at border won't stay in U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that most unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border are unlikely to qualify for humanita ...
July 7, 2014 - 2:25 pm
Some U.S.-bound air travelers must turn on phones
WASHINGTON (AP) — Passengers at some overseas airports that offer U.S.-bound flights will soon be required to power on their electronic devices in ord ...
July 7, 2014 - 11:30 am