Jordan offers swap to Islamic State group to save pilot
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – Jordan offered a precedent-setting prisoner swap to the Islamic State group Wednesday in a desperate attempt to save a ...
Nation & World
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:45 pm
Attorney General nominee defends immigration changes
WASHINGTON (AP) – Confronting skeptical Republicans, attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch pledged a new start with Congress and independen ...
Nation & World
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:46 pm

Main Denver airport bans sale of marijuana-themed souvenirs
DENVER (AP) – Tourists who fly to Colorado, home of legal pot, can forget about buying souvenir boxer shorts, socks or sandals with a mariju ...
Nation & World
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:47 pm
As gasoline cost shrinks, small shops think big
NEW YORK (AP) – For small business owners who deliver goods and services via car, truck or SUV, lower gas prices have brought more customers ...
Nation & World
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:47 pm

Plans lessen accidents’ impact
The only thing worse than having a car accident is having it at night. In the cold, alone. Knowing what to do before an accident ever ha ...
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Dec. 15, 2014 - 1:13 pm

Folk singer to perform, discuss civil rights music
MORRISON – A program on “Music of the Civil Rights Movement” will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway.Folk ...
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Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:46 pm

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Morrison Park Board names officers
MORRISON – The resurrected park board has a vision and a face. Five of them, actually. The newly app ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:10 pm
Sterling School Board unanimously signs on with Vision 20/20
STERLING – The Sterling School Board on Wednesday unanimously got behind a mission to be proactive, not reactive.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:08 pm
City could be St. Marys’ plan B
DIXON – The future of the city’s idled cement plant could depend on what happens with a proposed expansion plan at a plant in Michigan.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:14 pm
Franklin Creek nature area expands
FRANKLIN GROVE – As of Tuesday, the Franklin Creek State Natural Area got 40 acres bigger, thanks to the efforts of a local volunteer group.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:19 pm
Mount Morris bicyclist, 81, upgraded after hit-and-run
ROCKFORD – An 81-year-old Mount Morris man has been upgraded to fair condition at a Rockford hospital after being struck by a semitrailer a week ago.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:49 pm
Judge sides with government on loans to Ortgiesens
DIXON – The nearly $200,000 former City Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen and his wife owe Rita Crundwell will be put toward the nearly $54 million in restitut ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:06 pm
AFC Middle School's fate at issue
ASHTON – A large deficit in spending over the last couple years has the Ashton-Franklin Center School Board thinking about reorganizing the schools in ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:49 pm
Shamrock Club names Grand Marshals, gives posthumous honor
Carol Rock says a few words about her son, Sean, on Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dixon. Rock and her husband, Joe (middle), were named G ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:46 pm
Burke: Airport an 'unrealized asset'
DIXON – The city is eyeing ways to set the airport up as an economic asset in the future.Airport-rel ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:03 pm
New acting Bureau County state's attorney chosen
PRINCETON – Bureau County has a new, temporary chief prosecutor.Geno J. Caffarini will serve as acti ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:28 pm

AFC freshman Lyles eyes big goals with Byron co-op
Looking at Wade Lyles, one can see why he might be underestimated. But whomever does that – especially in a swimming pool – does so at their own peril ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 12:09 am
Raiders roll at home, on road
The AFC Raiders rolled to a nonconference victory Wednesday in Ashton, never looking back from an early lead to beat the Amboy Clippers 86-45. Bret Gi ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 12:05 am
BBK: Marcos hang on to beat Aquin
POLO – If Polo was going to remain a factor in the NUIC East boys basketball race, it needed to hold serve against Aquin.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 12:02 am
Boys basketball: Rockets pick up first BNC West win
OREGON – In a 53-39 win over Oregon, there was little question among the Rock Falls coaches and players on what made the difference in getting their f ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 11:54 pm
Cougars rip into Hawks in Lanark
The Eastland Cougars outscored the Oregon Hawks 14-4 in the second quarter to take control in a 65-35 win in Lanark.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 11:49 pm
Warriors cool off Boilermakers
The Sterling Golden Warriors took control in the second quarter in a 67-58 win at Kewanee on Tuesday.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 11:49 pm
Rocket wrestling wins two
The Rock Falls Rockets improved to 17-5 on the season with a sweep at Tabor Gym on Tuesday, beating Alleman 54-21 and Mercer County 60-18.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 11:48 pm
Girls basketball: Warriors close out win over Pirates
STERLING – The halftime buzzer sounded Monday night, and Sterling coach Ryan Vasquez took a moment to talk to one of referees about the final sequence ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 12:18 am
Storm’s streak stopped
Bureau Valley’s undefeated run came to and end Saturday at the hands of Donovan Oliver and the Kewanee Boilermakers in a 67-65 battle in the Storm Ce ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 11:29 pm
Local roundup: Sterling diver sets new school record; no bowlers advance to state
After securing the boys six-dive Sterling High School record earlier in the week, senior Cade Coursey did it again – this time it was the school's 11- ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 11:27 pm

Louis O. Ukena
STERLING – Louis O. Ukena, 83, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Barbara E. Petticord
DIXON – Barbara Emma Petticord, 99, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Roger E. Groff
PERRY, Missouri – Roger Eugene Groff, of Perry, formerly of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at his home, at the age of 54.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Arthur L. 'Art' Johnson
MILLEDGEVILLE – Arthur L. "Art" Johnson, 62, of Milledgeville, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015.McDonald ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Edward H. 'Ed' Harris
CASTLE ROCK, Colorado – Edward Harold "Ed" Harris, formerly of Dixon, and a recent transplant to Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away last Friday mornin ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Phyllis E. Lofgren
PROPHETSTOWN – Phyllis Eileen Lofgren, 91, of Prophetstown, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society – Prophets Riverview in Prophetst ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Charles F. Murr
MACHESNEY PARK – Charles H. Murr, 90, of Machesney Park passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:50 pm
Dorothy I. Holling
SAVANNA – Dorothy Irene Holling, 102, of Savanna, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:19 pm
Mary Rose Wagner
ROCHELLE – Mary Rose Wagner, 80, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, in Rockford.Mary Ro ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:19 pm
Wylma Colehour
MOUNT CARROLL – Wylma Colehour, 83, of Mount Carroll, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at her home.Law-Jo ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:19 pm

Police reports for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 4:03 pm
Police reports for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 5:10 pm
Police reports for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 26, 2015 - 3:53 pm
Police reports for Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
Sterling PoliceRandy J. Spotts, 62, of Dixon, 7:54 a.m. Friday on LeFevre Road and Eighth Avenue, ob ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:54 pm
Police reports for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015
Rock Falls PoliceDevin Zinke, 19, of Rock Falls; 6:58 p.m. Wednesday; unlawful possession of drug pa ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:37 pm
Police reports for Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 3:38 pm
Police reports for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 21, 2015 - 3:48 pm
Police reports for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 20, 2015 - 4:21 pm
Police reports for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015
Community Watch: A list of accidents, arrests, and other calls answered by local public safety departments.
Jan. 19, 2015 - 8:46 pm
Police report for Monday, Jan. 19, 2015
Sterling PoliceGary M. Cassens, 63, of Sterling; 10:30 a.m. Friday at the corner of East Lynn Boulev ...
Jan. 18, 2015 - 9:55 pm

Thank you for support of blood drive
The American Legion Post 12 in Dixon would like to thank all those who promoted our Red Cross Blood Drive on Jan. 19.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:43 pm
Concerned over costs of Dixon, Lee cooperation
I am a Lee County taxpayer, and I have a couple of questions for Sheriff John Simonton to answer.I t ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:44 pm
The feds deliver for Dixon
In the latest news on forfeiture efforts regarding disgraced Dixon ex-Comptroller Rita Crundwell, we see, once again, the handiwork of the federal gov ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:44 pm
Salary secrecy has no place in government
SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes elected officials forget who’s the boss.They think they are accountable only ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:44 pm
Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015
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Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:44 pm
Inflate oneself with Scriptures
Like footballs, we believers need to be properly and sufficiently inflated – not with air, but with God’s holy word.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Fight against meth persists
I read with interest in your newspaper earlier this month saying that methamphetamine is becoming more common in Sterling ["Cops: Meth making a comeba ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Check out those Dukes
I sure hope for your sake that you are reading the Telegraph and the coverage of our Dukes.Better ye ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015
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Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:36 pm
CEO program's impact a positive one for region
In its second year now, the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program at Whiteside Area Career Center is having a genuinely positive impact ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:36 pm

Dukes down Warriors, 56-43
The Dixon Dukes built a lead it never relinquished in a 56-43 win over the Sterling Golden Warriors.
Jan. 19, 2015 - 9:34 am
Golden Warriors edge out Rockets
Golden Warriors edge out Rockets in 60-57 victory at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Click here to see video ...
Dec. 3, 2014 - 9:39 am
VanVickle sworn in as Ogle County Sheriff
Ogle County Sheriff-elect Brian VanVickle sworn in. He assumes control of his office today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014.
Dec. 1, 2014 - 9:51 am
Football: Wildcatz turn Trojan turnovers into first state title
The Wildcatz finished off a magical season with a 41-12 victory against Maroa-Forsyth in the Class ...
Nov. 29, 2014 - 11:31 am
SVM BLITZ: State competition
Sauk Valley Media Sports previews area high school football matchups around the Sauk Valley. Click h ...
Nov. 26, 2014 - 3:10 pm
Football: Wildcatz going to state
Black Friday will turn into black-and-blue Friday for the Eastland-Pearl City football team. The Wildcatz will be displaying their school colors the d ...
Nov. 23, 2014 - 11:31 am
SVM BLITZ: Playoffs, Semifinals
Sauk Valley Media Sports previews area high school football matchups around the Sauk Valley. Click h ...
Nov. 20, 2014 - 3:42 pm

A musical playlist for the holidays
I love the holiday season, but I've never been a big fan of holiday music. I particularly don't like to listen to "traditional" Christmas music – clas ...
Dec. 11, 2014 - 12:30 pm
The List: Who should Chicago Bears fire?
Whenever things aren't working, changes need to be made. That is true whether in a business setti ...
Dec. 5, 2014 - 5:14 pm
Sick day? 13 action/sci-fi flicks to go with your soup
‘Tis the season for flu and cold symptoms, but being at home on a sick day doesn’t have to be a drag.
Dec. 10, 2014 - 4:46 pm
Holiday Revue II: Return of the Sad Guy
I’m a very happy guy, who just happens to like sad stuff.Last week, my bosses, Larry Lough and Jeff ...
Dec. 3, 2014 - 7:04 pm
7 sci-fi TV shows and movies to try right now
Sure, you can ask friends for suggestions of things to watch on Netflix, but do any of them have a list of sci-fi TV shows and movies?
Dec. 10, 2014 - 4:24 pm
Holiday Revue II: Return of the Sad Guy
I'm a very happy guy, who just happens to like sad stuff.Last week, my bosses, Larry Lough and Jeff ...
Dec. 2, 2014 - 11:05 am
'Tis the season for holiday shows, movies
I watched way too much TV when I was a kid.So, holiday specials and movies on the small screen were ...
Dec. 2, 2014 - 10:52 am
Business notebook: Dixon man running food delivery service
DIXON – Sam Elliott Jr.'s co-workers wanted to see a food taxi business in the area, so they asked Elliott if he'd start one. He thought about it, and ...
Nov. 21, 2014 - 3:08 pm

Fundraiser raises money for youth
Bergner's announced that it has raised $430,000 in donations, in partnership with Mario Lopez, through its Give the Gift of a Great Future Campaign.
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
CUB to offer lower cost ideas
DIXON – Local residents can learn how to lower their natural gas and electric bills from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 during a program at Lee County Council on ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Representative earns recognition
POLO – Jeanette Linker of the Lanark, Polo area has been named to the COUNTRY Financial Emerald Club.
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Family rallies around 'Dad's place'
ROCK FALLS – When Chaley Lamb was born a quarter-century ago, she went straight from the hospital to the bar.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:40 pm
Dixon plant earns honors for safety
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner’s facility in Dixon received a gold Optimas Award in the business impact category for its ongoing commitment to empl ...
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Byron songwriter completes exam
BYRON – Mark Schwendau recently completed a certification exam of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Transportation firm recognized
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Roehl Transport and Roehl Logistics have earned the 2014 Logistics Award from the AGCO Corp. in Duluth, Georgia.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Area bank ranks on national list
WEST BROOKLYN – Gehant bank has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Water company to offer grants
BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water has announced that the application process is open now for its 2015 Environmental Grant Program.
Jan. 17, 2015 - 1:15 am
Rock Falls chamber to hear YMCA speaker
ROCK FALLS – The Quarterly Members meeting of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will begin at noon Wednesday at Rock Falls Community Building, 610 W. ...
Jan. 16, 2015 - 1:57 pm

Folk singer to perform, discuss civil rights music
MORRISON – A program on “Music of the Civil Rights Movement” will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at United ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:46 pm
Friday, Jan. 30Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family plannin ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:43 pm
Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Thursday, Jan. 29Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family plann ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:30 pm
Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Wednesday, Jan. 28Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family plan ...
Jan. 26, 2015 - 9:22 pm
Reception Sunday for Coleta artist
CLINTON, Iowa – A reception for Coleta artist Stuart Roddy will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the River Arts Center, 299 Fifth Ave. S., where his ...
Jan. 26, 2015 - 6:32 pm
Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Tuesday, Jan. 27Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planni ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Drop off recyclables Friday in Oregon
OREGON – The monthly residential electronics recycling day of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday a ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 8:48 pm
Uniform sale set for Friday at CGH
OREGON – The monthly residential electronics recycling day of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday a ...
Jan. 25, 2015 - 7:38 pm
Birds ease winter doldrums
If you are a person who would just as soon stay indoors in winter, there are things you can do to continue enjoying nature from your kitchen window, o ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am
Quilt designer gives tips, tricks
ROCKFORD – Mickey Depre, a quilt designer and quilter, will present lectures Feb. 5 for Sinnissippi Quilters at Bethesda Covenant Church, 2010 E. Stat ...
Jan. 24, 2015 - 1:15 am

Rolling Stone's archive coming to Google Play for free
NEW YORK (AP) – Selections of Rolling Stone magazine’s near 50-year archive will be available for fr ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:43 pm
Theater legend Joel Grey reveals he’s gay
NEW YORK (AP) – Joel Grey has publicly announced at age 82 that he is gay.The Oscar- and Tony-winnin ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:43 pm
What! Facebook's down? No storm selfies during brief outage
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – No storm selfies, hookups, status updates. With Facebook and Instagram dow ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:34 pm
Pasta pairs perfectly with sausage, spinach
If you dine out and order a pasta dish, chances are you’re getting a huge serving. For those trying ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:31 pm
Finding comfort in chili
Chili is in my blood. It is part of who I am.Of all the dishes my mother made for our family, it is ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:32 pm
SAG Awards win sends 'Birdman' Oscar hopes soaring
Oscar hopes for "Birdman" got an enormous updraft over the weekend with big wins from the acting and producing guilds, possibly sending the comedy soa ...
Jan. 26, 2015 - 12:08 pm
'Boyhood' and 'Whiplash,' Sundance-to-Oscar path improves
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — An Academy Award nomination is an incomparable stamp of approval for any film — and for an indie feature coming out of the Sund ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 2:01 pm
Hands-on with Microsoft's hologram device
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft didn't use skydivers or stunt cyclists to introduce what it hopes will be the next big leap in computing technology. I ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:51 am
Top 5 things to do this weekend, Jan. 23-25
Funky Munky wrestling in DixonDIXON – See some wrestling for a good cause at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 10:38 am
Festival 56 set to hold auditions
PRINCETON – Festival 56 will hold auditions for the summer season at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St.
Jan. 21, 2015 - 10:21 pm

Pasta pairs perfectly with sausage, spinach
If you dine out and order a pasta dish, chances are you’re getting a huge serving. For those trying ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:31 pm
Finding comfort in chili
Chili is in my blood. It is part of who I am.Of all the dishes my mother made for our family, it is ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:32 pm
It’s time for some healthy eating
How are those New Year’s resolutions working out for you?Many resolutions to eat better and lose wei ...
Jan. 20, 2015 - 7:38 pm
Recipe: Butternut squash and pasta are a sweet and savory pairing
In recent years, American chefs have become fond of tucking butternut squash puree into ravioli pill ...
Jan. 14, 2015 - 1:07 am
Test Kitchen recipe: Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas
Today’s weeknight chicken enchiladas take just a little effort to put together, and they’re packed with flavor. You can have them tonight or prep and ...
Jan. 14, 2015 - 9:38 am
Grilled Syrian cheese sandwich: Breakfast reinvented
I find it nearly impossible to escape from food. The subject pops up everywhere – in advertisements, in unexpected places and in conversations. Foreve ...
Jan. 14, 2015 - 9:37 am
Tomato soup and melted-cheese croutons restore spirits
One morning on the snowboard. One afternoon in the ER. One day of vacation shot.Slopes contraindicat ...
Jan. 6, 2015 - 9:45 pm
Vegetable dishes to toast the New Year
After 2014’s amazing bounty of good meals, I contemplate the future. Right now, celebration food bec ...
Jan. 6, 2015 - 9:45 pm
Fast-food resolution: Transform junk food image
NEW YORK (AP) — Fast-food chains have a New Year's resolution: Drop the junk.As people express dista ...
Jan. 2, 2015 - 9:59 am
Quinoa meets Greek yogurt in healthy parfait
Yogurt parfaits are a popular coffeeshop item, but add an ancient grain, and you’ve got another laye ...
Dec. 30, 2014 - 8:55 pm

Ex-Illinois township supervisor gets probation for thefts
PEORIA (AP) – A federal judge has sentenced a former eastern Illinois township supervisor to probati ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 1:15 am
Tax revenue from Illinois video gambling more than doubles
SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The state of Illinois and local governments saw tax revenue from video gambling more than double last year.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:45 pm
Warren Buffett's sister donates $100M to Northwestern
EVANSTON (AP) – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s sister donated $100 million to Northwestern Un ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:46 pm
Gov. Rauner among nation's top donors in 2014 elections
CHICAGO (AP) – Multimillionaire Bruce Rauner was one of the top donors in the U.S. to 2014 state-lev ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:43 pm
Rockford man gets life in prison for 2011 shooting death
ROCKFORD (AP) – A judge sentenced a Rockford man to life in prison for shooting another Rockford man ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 10:44 pm
Report: Illinois marijuana market could reach $36M in 2016
CHICAGO (AP) – Patients aren’t the only ones disappointed by delays in Illinois’ medical marijuana p ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:46 pm
Police reform bills spurred by recent deaths, racial unrest
SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Recent police-caused deaths in Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City and an ongoi ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:46 pm
‘Right-to-work zones’ a 1st-year priority for Rauner
DECATUR (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday he wants to prioritize creating “right-to-work zones” in economically depressed areas where local offici ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:55 pm
Time might be running out for penny parking meters
SYCAMORE (AP) – The penny parking meters in Sycamore might be running out of time.The northern Illin ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 10:51 pm
Judge grants extension in Illinois prison crowding case
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A judge has given attorneys for the state of Illinois another month to review a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit about ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 1:53 pm

As gasoline cost shrinks, small shops think big
NEW YORK (AP) – For small business owners who deliver goods and services via car, truck or SUV, lowe ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:47 pm
Main Denver airport bans sale of marijuana-themed souvenirs
DENVER (AP) – Tourists who fly to Colorado, home of legal pot, can forget about buying souvenir boxe ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:47 pm
Attorney General nominee defends immigration changes
WASHINGTON (AP) – Confronting skeptical Republicans, attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch pledged ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:46 pm
Jordan offers swap to Islamic State group to save pilot
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – Jordan offered a precedent-setting prisoner swap to the Islamic State group Wed ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:45 pm
What! Facebook's down? No storm selfies during brief outage
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – No storm selfies, hookups, status updates. With Facebook and Instagram dow ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:34 pm
U.S. home price gains slow in November on weaker sales
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. home prices rose at a modest pace in November, held back by weaker sales and ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:33 pm
Gunmen storm luxury Tripoli hotel, leaving 4 foreigners, 5 guards dead
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) – Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, kil ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:33 pm
Secret talks in Jordan try to win release of hostages
BEIRUT (AP) – Secret talks were underway Tuesday in Jordan in the presence of a Japanese envoy to se ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Surgeon general: 'Desperate need of clarity' on e-cigarettes
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Public health officials are "in desperate need of clarity" on electronic cigarettes to help guide policies, the nation's newly ap ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 2:51 pm
On Auschwitz anniversary, leader warns Jews again targets
BRZEZINKA, Poland (AP) — A Jewish leader stood Tuesday before 300 survivors of the Nazis' most notorious death camp and asked world leaders to prevent ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 11:49 am