Category Archives: World
Southern Illinois highway named for fallen Green Beret
HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) — A roadway through a rural stretch of southern Illinois has been named for a 33-year-old Green Beret killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2008. Read more » »
Mylan launching generic version of EpiPen
NEW YORK (AP) — Mylan says it will make available a generic version of its EpiPen, as criticism continued to mount over the price of its injectable medicine.The company said Monday that its U.S. subsidiary will put out a generic version of the EpiPen that will have a list price of $300 for a two-pack. It will be available in both 0.15 mg and 0. Read more » »
2 dead, 1 hurt in Chicago house fire; arson suspected
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people have died and a 58-year-old man is critically injured after a Chicago house fire that authorities are investigating as a possible arson.The Chicago Tribune reports firefighters responded to a blaze that started on the first floor of a two-story home on the southwest side around 12: 40 a.m. Saturday. Read more » »
Gary Johnson optimistic on debate access
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times EDT): 11: 50 a.m.Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson says he’s optimistic about getting into the presidential debates, but admits it would be „game over” if he doesn’t make the cut. Read more » »
Lottery Results
Mega Millio nsFriday: 10-11-31-41-44Mega Ball: 14 Megaplier: 2Estimated jackpot: $84 million PowerballSaturday: 4-32-48-49-63Powerball: 20 Power Play: 2Estimated jackpot: $154 million Illinois onlySunday Pick 3 midday: 3-5-6 4Sunday Pick 3 evening: Read more » »
Daily planner, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016
„The Murder of Eunice Rockefeller: An Unfortunate Affair,” Russ Fry6 p.m., Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton. Free. 815-589-3925. Adult coloring night6-7: 30 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free. 309-732-7323. „Twelfth Night” (film and discussion with Sister Joan Lescinski)6-9 p.m., Ambrose Hall 243, St. Read more » »
Today in history for Monday, Aug. 29, 2016
Today is Monday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2016. There are 124 days left in the year. 1866 — 150 years ago: The mail on the Port Byron route has been restored and now runs as before the old contract expired. 1891 — 125 years ago: The music firm of Housel, Woodyatt and Co. announced its dissolution, with Mr. Housel retiring from business. Read more » »
Edgware Women’s Afternoon Tea
On an extremely hot afternoon in August the ladies of Edgware Women’s Lodge held their Annual Summer Function. This year it was held in the delightful surroundings of Stanmore Golf Club who did everyone proud with a sumptuous cream tea which was enjoyed by all present. Read more »
Dancing ’til the end of music
When I was in my late teens, I listened to the second side of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album, pretty much every day for three weeks in a forest about an hour north of Montreal. Read more » »
75 years after his death, Chronicle founder remembered
MILWAUKEE – This October marks 75 years since the founding editor of The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, Nathan Gould, died after a cerebral hemorrhage at age 52.Gould started The Chronicle in 1921 with partner Irving Rhodes, striving to unite the Jewish community in Milwaukee. Read more » »
