Orlando, Seattle among 10 US cities hosting Copa Centenario
MIAMI (AP) –The Citrus Bowl in Orlando, CenturyLink Field in Seattle and Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco are among the 10 venues for the 2016 Copa America Centenario. The other venues and cities for the June 3-26
No Brock Osweiler jerseys for sale at Broncos pro shop
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As Brock Osweiler prepares for his first career start, there are no No. 17 jerseys for sale at the Denver Broncos’ pro shop at their indoor practice facility.
Rams center Barnes passes concussion protocol
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams center Tim Barnes has been cleared from a concussion that limited him in practice earlier in the week.
Cubs claim lefty Leathersich off waivers from Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have claimed left-handed pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the New York Mets.
Steen scores winner in shootout, Blues beat Sabres 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alexander Steen scored the shoutout winner and Jake Allen made 32 saves to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night.
No. 20 Northwestern women roll to 72-36 win over Idaho State
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Nia Coffee scored 16 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead No. 20 Northwestern to a 72-36 win over Idaho State on Thursday night.
Tellinghuisen leads South Dakota St. over Illinois St. 83-67
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Reed Tellinghuisen had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead South Dakota State to an 83-67 victory over Illinois State on Thursday night.
Gill, Brogdon power No. 6 Virginia to 82-57 win
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Anthony Gill scored 16 points, Malcolm Brogdon had 13 and No. 6 Virginia bounced back from its first loss of the season with an 82-57 victory over at the Charleston Classic on Thursday night.
Bustos and LaHood vote for increased screening for Syrian refugees
After last week’s attacks in Paris, Congress is rushing to ensure a similar attack isn’t launched in the U.S.
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign kicks off today
On behalf of Galesburg Mayor John Pritchard, Deputy Mayor Wayne Allen met with representatives of the local Salvation Army to proclaim today Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Kickoff Day.
Season’s 1st wintry storm could bring 10 inches to Illinois
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois could see 10 inches of snow as the first wintry storm of the season comes into the state.
Madison County caseworker charged with theft from needy
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A 40-year-old southwestern Illinois woman has been charged with stealing nearly $160,000 in public assistance for needy families while she was a state Department of Human Services caseworker.
Man sentenced to life in prison for parents’ 2006 slayings
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — A former suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his father and stepmother in November 2006.
Decatur debating rules for drones in city parks
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — The city of Decatur is debating rules for the use of drones in parks.
Museum puts 1840 newspapers edited by Abraham Lincoln online
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is making copies of a campaign newspaper edited by Lincoln and other politicians available online for the first time.
Central Illinois autism program re-opens with community help
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — A scaled-back central Illinois program to help about 100 families dealing with autism has re-opened with help from Illinois State University and community supporters.
Blue Island police officer accused in sexual assault
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave amid a sexual assault investigation.
Northern Illinois man convicted in beating of 7-month-old
BELVIDERE, Ill. (AP) — A 23-year-old man has been found guilty in the brutal beating of his girlfriend’s 7-month-old son.
Urbana police investigating man with Indiana sex charges
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A man facing criminal charges of sexually molesting a child for a number of years in Indiana is also under investigation in Illinois.
Local law enforcement prepare for Thanksgiving traveling
It’s time for family, food but it’s also the time of year when the most traffic accidents occur.