Fiers Strikes Out 12, Braun Homers as Brewers Beat Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Fiers struck out 12 in six innings and Ryan Braun homered as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 Saturday.
Plouffe, Hunter Homer, Help Nolasco, Twins Beat White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Plouffe and Torii Hunter homered, helping Ricky Nolasco return to the rotation with a win as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 Saturday.
Bears Take Michigan St RB Jeremy Langford in Fourth Round
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Despite facing a complete rebuild on defense, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has used four picks in his first NFL draft on offensive players.
Illinois Working With Zoos, Businesses To Prevent Bird Flu
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Agriculture is working with businesses, zoos and bird owners to reduce the risk of bird flu.
Duke Coach Krzyzewski Serves as Polish Parade Grand Marshal
CHICAGO (AP) — Duke University Basketball Coach and Chicago native Mike Krzyzewski (shuh-SHEHF’-skee) returned to his hometown to serve as grand marshal of the Polish Constitution Day Parade.
Illinois Woman Accused of Stealing Boss’s Identity
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois woman is accused of stealing her boss’s identity to obtain credit.
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault Charge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Springfield school teacher has admitted to having a sexual relationship with a student nearly three years ago.
Meat Loaf Cancels Appearance at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Meat Loaf has cancelled his appearance this summer at the Illinois State Fair just days after it was announced.
16 Organizations Awarded Funding Through GCF Capacity Grant
The Galesburg Community Foundation recently released the recipients of the first Capacity Grant.
Deadline Approaching for FM 95 Garage Sale Registration
Local residents will soon have the opportunity to join together in one location to purchase and sell items straight out of the garage, however the deadline to sign up is fast approaching.