Live scores, updates: Aston Villa host Chelsea in EPL
Live scores, updates: Aston Villa host Chelsea in EPL
First Division Museum in Wheaton to get $7M renovation
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A museum dedicated to the U.S. Army’s First Division is getting a $7 million update to include more information about recent missions in Afghanistan, Iraq and other regions.
$14M terminal to open at southern Illinois airport in fall
MARION, Ill. (AP) — The director of a southern Illinois airport scheduled to open a new $14 million terminal this fall says the project is as much about handling existing capacity as it is about preparing for possible
U of Illinois union for non-tenured faculty considers strike
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — About 500 University of Illinois faculty members plan to vote on a potential strike.
21-year-old Bloomington man gets 32 years in beating death
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A 21-year-old Bloomington man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for his role in the beating death of a homeless man in 2014.
Mets trounce Cubs, 8-1
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Steven Matz didn’t allow a run over five hitless innings and Yoenis Cespedes hit his first spring homer to lead the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 8-1 Friday and end a 14-game
Blackhawks soar past Jets, 5-4
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Brent Seabrook scored 1:02 into overtime after Artemi Panarin tied it late in the third period with his second goal of the game, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Friday
Sox beat Padres, 5-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jerry Sands, told hours earlier that he’d won the final roster spot, singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Friday night.
Armstrong, Robert “Keith”

Robert “Keith” Armstrong, 92 of Viola, Illinois died Monday, March 28, 2016 at Aledo Health and Rehabilitation Center in Aledo. Services are 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo.
Collis, Margaret Vivian Carlson

Margaret Vivian Carlson Collis, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Hermon, Illinois, took her last breath surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
Smith, Susan G.

Mrs. Susan G. Smith, 79, of Maquon, Illinois formerly Galesburg died at 6:14 pm Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home.
Zuck, Frances L.

Frances L. Zuck, 78, of Galesburg, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
All-Star Diamondbacks OF A.J. Pollock fractures elbow, will need surgery
The Arizona Diamondbacks outlook this season just took a big hit, with All-Star outfielder A.J. Pollock suffering a fractured right elbow Friday in one of the team’s final spring training games.
VOTE: Who do you want to replace DC against Jon Jones at UFC 197?
Breaking down the rest of the Warriors' schedule after a record-ending loss
Golden State is now 68-8. Will they break 72-10?
Kyrie Irving didn't seem to care about LeBron James' vocal advice
To be fair, there was a lot to consider at the time.
Javi Fernandez defended his worlds title from Hanyu with this flawless skate
One reporter called it the greatest free skate in worlds history.
Daniel Cormier injured, out of rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 197
Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been forced to bow out of UFC 197 due to injury.
Kyrie Irving didn't seem to care about LeBron James' vocal advice
To be fair, there was a lot to consider at the time.
Watch Mayweather LOL when Broner calls him out after latest TKO
WASHINGTON (AP) Adrien Broner defeated Ashley Theophane in a ninth-round technical knockout on Friday night, leaving the WBA super lightweight title vacant.