More tree-killing beetles found in Illinois (Evansville Courier & Press)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture says it has identified two beetles collected in Bloomington as adult emerald ash borers, the pest blamed for the destruction of millions of North American trees.

Rascal Flatts coming back to Central Illinois for Peoria show (The Pantagraph)
PEORIA -- One of country music’s most successful touring acts, Rascal Flatts, is making a return trek to Central Illinois this fall.

Water Woes In Illinois (FOX 2 News St. Louis)
A precautionary boil order remains in effect in several Illinois communities due to a water main break near the Illinois American Water company's booster station in Granite City. Customers in the following communities are affected: Granite City, Pontoon Beach Water District, Mitchell Water District, Nameoki Township, Bond Madison Water Company.

Water Woes In Illinois (FOX 2 News St. Louis)
A precautionary boil order is in effect in Granite City, IL due to a water main break near the Illinois American Water company's booster station, Customers in the following communities are affected: Granite City Pontoon Beach Water District Mitchell Water District Nameoki Township Bond Madison Water Company

Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 lineup (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 Gateway International Raceway — Madison, Ill. Saturday qualifying; race Saturday night (Car number in parentheses) 1. (17) Jamie McMurray , Ford, 133.101 mph. 2. (40) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 133.089.