Gurley Ahead of Schedule for Rams
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Rams first-round pick Todd Gurley is ahead of schedule, but the team isn’t counting on the running back being ready for the opener.
Bears’ Jennings Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving Charge
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) – Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings pleaded guilty to reckless driving stemming from an arrest in Georgia in January.
Cardinals, Fox Sports Midwest Announce New Long-Term Deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals will stay on Fox Sports Midwest through 2032 thanks to a new agreement.
Indians Trade Outfielder Moss to Cardinals
CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Indians have traded outfielder Brandon Moss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In return, Cleveland will receive minor league pitcher Rob Kaminsky.
Holliday Goes Back on 15-day DL with Right Quadriceps Strain
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Holliday is back on the disabled list.
Red Sox Rock Sale, Win 8-2 to Snap White Sox Streak
BOSTON (AP) – Xander Bogaerts and David Ortiz each had three hits, and the Boston Red Sox beat Chris Sale and the White Sox 8-2 on Thursday night, snapping Chicago’s seven-game winning streak.
Carpenter Homers Twice, Cardinals Win on Garcia’s Walk
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Carpenter hit a pair of home runs and Greg Garcia’s bases-loaded walk capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Thursday
Rizzo Helps Cubs Beat Brewers 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer with two out in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Thursday night.
Area Restaurants Focus on Gluten Free and Organic Foods
Recently, more restaurants and grocery stores have begun offering more gluten free options for those with the unique food allergy.
Local Legislators Advocate For Steady Amtrak Funding in Budget
As the budget impasse continues in Springfield, Governor Bruce Rauner is continuing to battle the $4 Billion hole that comes with House Speaker Michael Madigan’s passed legislation.
Mel Reynolds Due in Court 2nd-Straight Day on Housing Issue
CHICAGO (AP) – An ex-congressman from Illinois with no home of his own is to appear in Chicago federal court to seek approval for accommodations that would meet bond conditions.
Illinois Courtrooms Facing Shortage of Court Reporters
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – Illinois courts are facing a shortage of court reporters, with the average age of people in the profession rising and fewer young people taking it on as a career.
Bradley University Presidential Search Down to 4 Candidates
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Bradley University trustees say they have four finalists who they will interview to be the private Peoria school’s next president.
Joliet’s Penny Parking Meters Arrive in Sycamore
SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) – The northern Illinois city of Sycamore now has the parts it needs to fix its penny parking meters.
Cardiologist Details Troubles at Chicago-Area VA Hospital
CHICAGO (AP) – A cardiologist who worked at a Chicago-area Veterans Affairs hospital says the facility had a yearlong backlog of unread heart tests.
SIU Authorizes Teachers to Work Despite State Budget Woes
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University has told hundreds of instructors that they’ll have jobs this fall despite state budget troubles in Springfield.
South Carolina Senator Backs Mark Kirk’s Re-Election Bid
CHICAGO (AP) – South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham brought his Republican presidential campaign to Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, where he voiced his support of Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk’s bid for re-election.
Police: Man Cleared of Murder Killed by Man he Tried to Rob
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say a man who was exonerated of a murder charge after spending 17 years in prison was killed by a man he attempted to rob.
Waukegan Air Show Canceled Over Dispute with Residents
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Organizers have canceled an air show in northern Illinois because some residents near Waukegan’s airport would not agree to clear out of a safety zone during the two-day event.
Opponents of Illiana Tollway Want Hearing on Tax Breaks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Opponents of a proposed tollway linking Illinois and Indiana want a public hearing on a rule to create tax breaks for the project.