PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty at the Bureau County Courthouse on Monday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April 5th homicide of Marissa Roberts. 28-year-old Roberts ...Read more
OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand Ridge, and Monday afternoon the LaSalle County Coroner says the ...Read more
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Dylan Frittelli won the John Deere Classic for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 7-under 64 for a two-stroke victory over Russell Henley. The South African earned a spot next week in the British Open, finishing at 21-under 263 after the bogey-free final round at TPC ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State officials say July is the peak month for grilling fires and are offering public safety tips. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal says propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors and be placed away from the home and overhanging tree ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A transgender woman who just got out of prison says she’ll continue to fight for the rights of other transgender inmates now that she’s free. Deon “Strawberry” Hampton, of Chicago, was released Monday from Logan Correctional Center that houses women ...Read more
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University sports fans will have a more high-tech way to access game tickets. University officials say the school will allow cellphone tickets for single game and mini-plan purchases for all of the Huskie’s ticketed sports this year. The school has ...Read more
MORTON GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The driver of a minivan was killed when an Amtrak train slammed into the vehicle at a suburban Chicago crossing. Police in Morton Grove say the train carrying 254 passengers was headed to Chicago from Milwaukee on Sunday when it hit the minivan. The driver, who was ...Read more
ELMHURST, Ill. (AP) — Suburban Chicago sheriff’s police say a woman fatally shot her two sons and set her house on fire before turning the gun on herself. The DuPage County sheriff’s office says 43-year-old Jamie Jones shot to death 16-year-old Jason Harris and 19-year-old Nathan ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Several thousand protesters have marched through downtown Chicago to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies, including planned sweeps in several American cities, including Chicago, over the weekend. The protesters at Saturday’s march belted chants ...Read more
BELLEVILLE – With temperatures rising across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely. “From keeping hydrated to playing in water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an important role in warm-weather fun and ...Read more
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