U.S. Army Brings Back Buddy Program
The U.S. Army is bringing back the Buddy Program, which would allow applicants to enlist and serve with a friend.
Back Roads Music Festival Back for Second Year in Galva
After a successful first year, the Back Roads Country Music Festival is making a come back this year in Galva.
McCutchen Homers in 14th, Pirates Beat Cards 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Andrew McCutchen’s two-run home run in the 14th inning capped Pittsburgh’s third rally of the night and the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Saturday night.
Spieth Surges to 2-shot Lead at John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) – Jordan Spieth shot a career-best 10-under 61 Saturday to grab a two-shot lead at the John Deere Classic.
Cubs C Montero Leaves Game vs White Sox with Jammed Thumb
CHICAGO (AP) – Cubs catcher Miguel Montero has left their game against the White Sox because of a jammed left thumb.
Cardinals Recall Relievers Tuivailala, Greenwood from Minors
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals recalled relievers Sam Tuivailala and Nick Greenwood from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday to bolster the bullpen for the final two games before the All-Star break.
Sale Outpitches Lester, White Sox Beat Cubs 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Chris Sale dominated into the eighth inning while outpitching Jon Lester, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 5-1 Saturday for their ninth win in 11 games.
Jason Johnson Scores as Chicago Beats Seattle 1-0
BRIDGEVIEW, ILL. (AP) – Jason Johnson drove a left-footed shot into the far corner of the net in the second minute of stoppage time, lifting the Chicago Fire to an unlikely 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders
New Law Waives License Plate Fees for Combat Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Combat veterans returning from active duty will qualify for free Illinois license plates under legislation signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Pluto-Bound Spacecraft Carrying Ashes of Illinois Astronomer
STREATOR, Ill. (AP) – The NASA spacecraft set to complete a flyby of Pluto on Tuesday is carrying some of the ashes of the Illinois astronomer who discovered the dwarf planet.
Hundreds Mourn 7-year-old Boy Killed in Chicago Gunfire
CHICAGO (AP) – Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn a 7-year-old victim of Chicago gun violence who loved dancing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Illinois County Fair Ignores Protests Over Monkey Event
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. (AP) – A county fair in northern Illinois says it will go ahead with an event featuring monkeys riding dogs around a racetrack despite protests from groups concerned about the welfare of the animals.
Chicago Boy Dies After Car Hits Stroller Following Shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say a boy in a stroller has died after being hit by a car whose driver is a suspect in an earlier shooting.
Chicago to Mackinac Sailboat Race Going Smoothly
CHICAGO (AP) – The annual sailboat race from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Mackinac is going smoothly after rain earlier in the day.
Lincoln Museum Offers Free Admission for Donated Backpacks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission to visitors who donate a backpack for students in need.
Normal Considers Sales Tax Hike; Bloomington Must Also OK
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – The Normal City Council is considering a sales tax increase, but officials say the hike will only be approved if the neighboring city of Bloomington follows suit.
Illinois Men Bring 1-Year-Old Along for Robberies
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Police in northern Illinois say two men who carried out a string of robberies brought a 1-year-old child along with them for some of the heists.