Danks, Abreu Lead White Sox Over Orioles 1-0
CHICAGO (AP) — John Danks pitched seven scoreless innings and Jose Abreu hit a home run, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night.
Home Runs, Koehler Lift Marlins to 2-1 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Bour and Christian Yelich homered and the Miami Marlins got six impressive innings from Tom Koehler in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Desjardins Stays with Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Forward Andrew Desjardins has agreed to a two-year contract with the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks.
Gyorko’s 9th-Inning RBI Gives Padres 2-1 Win Over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jedd Gyorko homered in the seventh inning to tie the game and then had a run-scoring single in the ninth to lead the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 victory over the St.
Illinois State Police Add July 4 Patrols, Roadside Checks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Law enforcement officials are warning Illinois motorists not to drink and drive and to buckle up over the holiday weekend.
Illinois Honors Victims of Charleston Church Shootings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois is honoring the nine victims of last month’s shooting at a historic black church.
Ex-Prosecutor’s Request To Move His Own Murder Trial Delayed
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois prosecutor’s request to move his own murder trial from the county where he worked will be heard in a nearby county next week.
Bill Would Allow Cameras in Illinois Nursing Homes
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — Illinois would become the fourth state in the U.S. to allow video and audio monitoring devices in nursing homes if Gov. Bruce Rauner signs legislation approved by the General Assembly.
Chicago Police Officers File Lawsuit Over Tattoo Rule
CHICAGO (AP) — Three Chicago police officers have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a department rule requiring them to cover their tattoos while on duty.
Lawsuit to Halt Wenona Hog Farm Construction Tossed
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A lawsuit seeking to block construction of a Wenona hog farm has been dismissed by a central Illinois judge.