Bourjos Scores on Throwing Error in 10th as Cards Beat Cubs
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Peter Bourjos scored the winning run from third on a throwing error by Mike Baxter in the 10th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs
Tigers Hold On in 9th, Beat White Sox 5-4
DETROIT (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, and Joakim Soria worked out of a jam in the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on
Pondexter Scores 23 Points, Sky Beat Fever 83-77
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cappie Pondexter scored 23 points and the Chicago Sky held off the Indiana Fever 83-77 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Illinois State Geological Survey Gets New Director
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has a new state geologist.
Flooding Forces Illinois River City to Cancel Fireworks
PERU, Ill. (AP) — The city of Peru on the Illinois River is canceling its Independence Day fireworks for a second year in a row because of flooding.
Coast Guard Leads Weekend Campaign Against Drunk Boating
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard will join Great Lakes law enforcement agencies through Sunday for its annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign against drunk boating.
Study: ER Visits for Childhood Food Allergies up in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — A new study finds increasing numbers of emergency room visits and hospital stays for children with severe food-allergy reactions in Illinois.
1st Illinois Capital to Mark Capture From British
KASKASKIA, Ill. (AP) — The first capital of Illinois is preparing to commemorate its little-known role in the American Revolution.
Suburban Chicago Student Receives Conservation Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Conservation Foundation says a suburban Chicago student will receive a scholarship to attend college.
Former Public Defender Weighs in on Parole in 1973 Cop Death
CHICAGO (AP) — A county commissioner who was the public defender for a man convicted in the 1973 death of a Chicago cop says he understands the outrage surrounding his former client’s newly-granted parole.
U of I Officials Project Higher Enrollment in Freshmen Class
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — University Of Illinois officials say initial data suggests enrollment is up for the incoming freshman class, including more Illinois residents and minority students.
Crowds Gather for Chicago Gay Marriage Celebration
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Pride Parade isn’t until Sunday but crowds are already turning out to celebrate the Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling.
Chicago Man Gets Life in Shooting Death of Police Officer
CHICAGO (AP) — A 24-year-old Chicago man has been sentenced to life in prison in the fatal shooting of a city police officer and former Chicago Housing Authority employee who were investigating an auto burglary.
Crowds Gather for Chicago Gay Marriage Celebration
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Pride Parade isn’t until Sunday but crowds are already turning out to celebrate the Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling.
Knox County Humane Society Celebrates 20 years at Their Facility
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Knox County Humane Society in their current facility.