Montero, Bullpen Lead Cubs To 5-3 Win Over Braves
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant and Miguel Montero had consecutive RBI doubles in the sixth as the Chicago Cubs extended Shelby Miller’s winless skid to 17 games with a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Solarte, Wallace Homer; Jankowski Has Big Debut For Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) –Yangervis Solarte hit a two-run homer in a wild five-run fifth inning and Travis Jankowski had two hits, an RBI and scored a run in his big league debut as the San Diego Padres
Sale Out Pitches Mariners’ Hernandez as White Sox Win 11-4
SEATTLE (AP) –Chris Sale struck out 14 in seven strong innings to outpitch Seattle’s Felix Hernandez, rookie Carlos Sanchez had a career-high four RBIs to lead the Chicago White Sox to an 11-4 victory over the Mariners
Rauner Vetoes Bill To Mandate Hepatitis C Testing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation aimed at fighting an epidemic of contagious liver disease, saying it would cost the state money it doesn’t have.
Fairmount Park Horse Owners, Trainers Sue Over Finances
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) –A group of horse owners and trainers are suing a southern Illinois equine organization’s leaders over what they call inadequate financial oversight and excessive secrecy.
Joliet Agrees To Share Cost of New Will County Courthouse
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) –The city of Joliet has agreed to share some of the cost for a new Will County courthouse. A statement released by Will County Board spokesman Nate Brown says the city will contribute $10
Report: Mayor Used Federal Grant To Buy SUV For His Own Use
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) –A published report says the mayor of a financially struggling Chicago suburb directed a federal grant be used to buy a $51,000 SUV for his own use.
Blagojevich Asks For Time To Appeal To US Supreme Court
CHICAGO (AP)– Rod Blagojevich’s attorneys want an appellate court to give them 90 days to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the imprisoned former governor’s appeal of his corruption convictions.
Report: Mayor Used Federal Grant To Buy SUV For His Own Use
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) –A published report says the mayor of a financially struggling Chicago suburb directed a federal grant be used to buy a $51,000 SUV for his own use.
New Law Will Allow Cameras in Illinois Nursing Homes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ A new Illinois law will allow cameras in nursing home rooms.
Prosecutors Seek 13-Year Sentence For Radar Facility Fire
CHICAGO (AP) –Federal prosecutors say a suburban Chicago contractor should serve 13 years in prison and pay a $450 million fine for setting a fire at a radar facility and shutting down air traffic nationwide.
Aviation Company Takes Tax Fight To Illinois Supreme Court
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) –A Moline-based aviation company has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to reverse an appellate decision striking down a property tax break granted to them two years ago.
Group Again Asks High School To Drop ‘Midgets’ Nickname
FREEBURG, Ill. (AP) –A group representing people with dwarfism and some community members are again asking a southern Illinois high school to drop a `Midgets’ nickname they call offensive.
Damaged U of Illinois Menorah Will Be Raised Again
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) –The director of a Jewish center on the University of Illinois campus says a 9-foot menorah that was knocked over will be temporarily raised. But he hopes to soon have a larger, sturdier replacement.
Officials: Adult in Suburban Chicago Infected With West Nile
SKOKIE, Ill. (AP) –Officials from Skokie say an adult resident from the Chicago suburb has been hospitalized after becoming infected with West Nile virus.
US Seeks Hearing on Ex-Rep. Schock Contempt Complaint
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –The government wants a chance to argue that former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois should be held in contempt of court for failing to turn over documents.
Former Mayor Returns As East St. Louis City Manager
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A former East St. Louis mayor defeated in his April re-election bid has been hired to run the struggling city’s municipal government.
Illinois Secretary of State Says He Won’t Seek Another Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Longtime Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he won’t seek another term in office.
Evidence in Rockford Slaying of 4 Survives Legal Challenge
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) –Evidence in the case against a Rockford man charged with killing four people, including two children, has survived a legal challenge from defense attorneys who alleged it was seized illegally.
Illinois Secretary of State Says He Won’t Seek Another Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Longtime Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he won’t seek another term in office.