State Rep. Don Moffitt Announces Decision Not to Run for Re-Election at Annual Picnic
At State Representative Don Moffitt’s Annual Family Picnic, he announced that he has decided not to run for re-election after his term is up.
Illinois State Tops Eastern Illinois 34-31 in OT Thriller
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) – Sean Slattery connected on a 32-yard field goal in overtime, sending Illinois State to a 34-31 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.
Orlando City Clips Fire with Late Goal, 1-0
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) – Bryan Rochez scored in the 86th minute and Orlando City escaped with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Rodon and White Sox Hand Indians Costly Loss, 4-3
CLEVELAND (AP) – Carlos Rodon allowed one run while pitching into the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox defeated the sloppy Cleveland Indians 4-3 on Saturday night.
Catchings Helps Fever Beat Sky to Force Game 3 in East Semis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Tamika Catchings scored 22 points to help the Indiana Fever hold off the Chicago Sky 89-82 Saturday night and force a deciding Game 3 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Henderson Leads Coastal Carolina Over Western Illinois 34-27
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – De’Angelo Henderson ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns and Coastal Carolina won its home opener 34-27 over Western Illinois on Saturday.
Kyle Busch Beats Matt Kenseth to Give JGR Xfinity Series Win
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Joe Gibbs Racing grabbed its first victory of the weekend when Kyle Busch won the Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Cardinals 1st MLB Team to Clinch Playoff Spot this Season
CHICAGO (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have become the first team to clinch a postseason berth this year despite losing 5-4 to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Lee, D Bail Out No. 1 Ohio St in 20-13 Win Over N Illinois
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Darron Lee returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown and the Ohio State defense bailed out its struggling, two-quarterback offense as the top-ranked Buckeyes beat Northern Illinois 20-13 on Saturday.
Bryant, Soler Homer to Lead Cubs Past Cardinals 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) – Jorge Soler and Kris Bryant hit back-to-back homers to start the fifth inning, and the Chicago Cubs bullpen pitched 6 1-3 innings and held off a late rally to beat Michael Wacha and the
Williams, Switzer Help Tar Heels Roll Past Illini 48-14
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) – Marquise Williams threw three touchdown passes and also ran for 105 yards to help North Carolina beat Illinois 48-14 on Saturday.
Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Rozsival on 1-Year Deal
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a one-year contract.
Monmouth College Celebrates 21st Annual Cultural Festival
Yesterday, Monmouth College held their 21st Annual Cultural Festival, where international students could share information and food about their native countries.
Knox County Teen Court Celebrates 20 year Anniversary
The Knox County Teen Court will be holding a celebratory reception at the American Legion on October 3rd in honor of their 20 year anniversary.