Local Fathers Enjoy Activities Around Town with Family This Father’s Day
Several area activities are available for local dads to enjoy with their families for fathers day celebrations.
YMCA Free Running Programs Take Off at Area Parks
The Knox County YMCA is holding running groups at local parks throughout the summer to offer youths a fun way to get outdoors.
NASCAR Xfinity Allicat 300 Postponed by Rain
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – The start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Allicat 300 was postponed by a thunderstorm Saturday night at Chicagoland Speedway.
Delle Donne’s 28 Points Lift Chicago Past Stars in OT, 95-87
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Elena Delle Donne scored 28 points and the Chicago Sky rebounded from a last-second loss with a 95-87 overtime victory over the winless San Antonio Stars on Saturday night.
Grichuk’s 2 Homers, Lackey’s Pitching Lead Cards Past Phils
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Randal Grichuk hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four runs, and John Lackey pitched seven strong innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on
Castro Lifts Cubs Past Twins in 10 Innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Starlin Castro atoned for a costly error the previous night with a two-run single in the in the 10th inning on Saturday, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Rodon, White Sox End 8-Game Skid, Beat Rangers 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Carlos Rodon pitched six effective innings and the Chicago White Sox snapped a season-worst eight-game losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Saturday.
Chicago Firefighters Rescue Dog from Sludge-Filled Sewer
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago firefighter has rescued a 3-year-old pit bull after the dog fell about 10 feet into a sewer filled with sludge.
Judge Orders Chicago Man Accused of Cons to Halt Business
CHICAGO (AP) – A Cook County judge has ordered a Chicago man accused of scamming more than 100 people over several decades to stop operating mortgage and home repair businesses.
Elgin Library 1 of 8 Nationwide Chosen to Host Space Exhibit
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago library is one of only eight libraries nationwide selected to present an interactive traveling exhibit on space exploration.
Rockford Museum gets Another Load of Dinosaur Bones
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – The Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford has another trove of dinosaur bones to add to its collection.
Dozens Rescued from Flooded Area in Southwest Illinois
CENTREVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Rescue crews in southwestern Illinois have evacuated about 40 people from an area hit by flooding in the city of Centreville.
New Roof Most Pressing Need for Illinois Governor’s Mansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The organization raising money to renovate the Illinois governor’s mansion says the most pressing need is replacing the ailing roof on the 160-year-old building.