LONDON MILLS - In 1966, incumbent Gale Schisler and Tom Railsback faced off to represent Canton, Galesburg and Kewanee, among other places, in the U.S. House of Representatives.

CHICAGO - A Morton High School teacher was hospitalized after a sport-utility vehicle struck him Friday as he walked to a Chicago Blackhawks hockey game, authorities said.

MACOMB - Western Illinois University appears to be going for pot.

BEARDSTOWN - In 1869, Wyatt Earp was trying to find his place in this world.

Sears Roebuck & Co.'s long history in Peoria came to end just days ago, but on Aug. 5, of 1965 Sears' future - along with downtown Peoria's - was looking bright.