Bryant’s Grand Slam, 2 Homers Lead Cubs Over Marlins 7-2
CHICAGO (AP) _ Kris Bryant hit two home runs, including a grand slam, to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Miami Marlins 7-2 Saturday night.
Cubs Select Richard’s Contract, Place Ross on 7-day DL
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have selected left-hander Clayton Richard’s contract from Triple-A Iowa in time for Saturday’s start against the Miami Marlins and placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion disabled list.
Garcia Robs Davis in 9th, White Sox Hold Off Orioles 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Avisail Garcia robbed Chris Davis of a tying home run with a leaping catch in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox held off the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Saturday.
Cardinals Edge Padres 2-1 to stop 4-Game Slide
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jhonny Peralta broke an eighth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 Saturday to stop their longest losing streak of the season at four
Thousands Gather For Big Bang Boom Fireworks Show on Fourth of July
Sounds of fireworks could be heard last night at Lake Storey in Galesburg.
Sandburg Trustees Receive Honors For Years of Service
Two Carl Sandburg College Trustees recently received honors for their work with the institution.
Illinois Man’s Fundraising Walk For Memorial Coming to Close
PRINCEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois community is planning a warm welcome home for an 84-year-old man who set out to walk across the state to help raise money for a memorial park dedicated to his
SIU Deals With 2 Vacancies Among 3 Top Spots
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — The Southern Illinois University system could have two of its top three posts vacant when school starts this summer.
Smithsonian Exhibit on Water to Come to Southern Illinois
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois museum is among six sites in the state to host a Smithsonian Institution exhibit on water starting next year.
Closer Look: Despite Budget Deadlock, There Are Ways Out
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans in the statehouse appear deadlocked over a budget to fund Illinois government operations for the fiscal year.
East St. Louis Paid Big Legal Fees to State Senator’s Firm
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A published report says cash-strapped East St. Louis paid state Sen. James Clayborne’s law firm more than $775,000 in its first year as the city’s corporate counsel.