NASCAR could lower the boom today on Kyle Busch, Danica Patrick, Cole Pearn
Wednesday is penalty day in NASCAR as late Wednesday afternoon the sanctioning body is expected to announce any infractions or warnings incurred in last weekend’s races at Auto Club Speedway.
The Rays' trip home from Cuba was a series of unfortunate events
No showers + six-hour delay = a nightmarish trip home.
How likeable are the Sweet 16 teams? A very serious ranking
How likeable are the Sweet 16 teams? A very serious ranking
Former Super Bowl champion announces he's joining the National Guard
The 34-year-old is making an eight-year commitment to serve the country.
Ron Rivera again defends Cam Newton, says millennials will show emotion
Ron Rivera again defends Cam Newton, says millennials will show emotion
Rizzo homers, Hammel solid in Cubs’ 9-6 win over Reds
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit his second home run for the Chicago Cubs and Jason Hammel pitched five solid innings Tuesday in a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Rollins homers, White Sox beat Giants’ split squad 8-7
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmy Rollins hit his third home run of the spring and the Chicago White Sox defeated a San Francisco Giants split squad 8-7 Tuesday.
Stars clinch playoff spot with 6-2 victory over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Vernon Fiddler scored two of Dallas’ four goals in the first period, and the Stars clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.
Elliott, Fabbri lead Blues to 1-0 win over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brian Elliott made 37 saves in his second straight shutout since returning from an injury and Robby Fabbri scored the lone goal midway through the third period to give the St. Louis
Indiana, UNC meet 35 years after Reagan shooting jeopardized title game
An assassination attempt of President Ronald Reagan nearly forced the NCAA to cancel the national championship in 1981.
MMA superhero not allowed to help rescue Seattle's 'Man in Tree'
Jones brought Newport cigarettes and a sandwich to downtown Seattle where a man remains perched in an 80-foot sequoia tree
Rauner supports plan to privately fund Illinois fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says private donors could help pay for repairs to the state’s fairgrounds.
Mayor unveils plan to improve Chicago lakefront, parks
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he has a plan to improve the city’s parks and recreational areas along the lakefront and the Chicago River.
Quincy approves $5M for police space in new jail
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — The western Illinois city of Quincy has taken initial steps toward leasing space for its police department in a new jail.
Man who abandoned infant given 20-year prison sentence
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A 20-year prison sentence has been handed a man found guilty but mentally ill of attempted murder and child abduction after abandoning his 6-month-old baby daughter in a bean field.
Man convicted of murder in deaths of 2 roommates sentenced
CHICAGO (AP) — A graduate student from Ohio has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 stabbing deaths of two Chicago roommates.
Remains of missing Illinois woman identified in Missouri
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Police in Illinois and Missouri have identified the woman whose dismembered body was found at an Interstate 70 rest stop more than a decade ago.
Sean Payton breaks the news of his 5-year extension with the Saints
Sean Payton breaks the news of his 5-year extension with the Saints
Galesburg Community Foundation member returns from ag leadership trip to Japan, Panama
The Galesburg Community Foundation’s Director of Communication Karlie Elliot Bowman is back stateside after a two week trip to Panama and Japan.
Random Acts names Lombard student as international finalist in kindness competition
Katie Dunbar is one of four people around the world nominated for the Random Acts Caught in the Act award.