Moss, Carpenter hit 3-run HRs as Cardinals top Braves 12-7
ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Moss and Matt Carpenter hit three-run homers and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Braves 12-7 on Sunday to keep Atlanta as the only NL team without a win.
Indians at White Sox postponed because of rain
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox’s game against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday has been postponed because of rain.
Arrieta homers, pitches 7 innings to lead Cubs over Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Arrieta homered and pitched seven innings, helping the Chicago Cubs finish off an impressive first week by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Sunday.
ACLU: Chicago police monitoring protest groups ‘unsettling’
CHICAGO (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois says reports of Chicago police monitoring peaceful protest groups is “unsettling” and is calling for City Council hearings.
Court program for teen offenders reports early success
PITTSFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A western Illinois court program designed to keep minor offenses off of individuals’ criminal records is reporting early success.
Memorial services scheduled this week for late Chicago chef
CHICAGO (AP) — An open house memorial service for late Chicago chef Jean-Claude Poilevey is scheduled at one of his restaurants later this week.
Jose Altuve stuffed the ball into his pocket in devious trick attempt
Chris Carter didn’t fall for the hidden-ball trick, but it did make him laugh.
Suburban Chicago hospital sees twin baby boom
OAK LAWN, Ill. (AP) — It’s more than double the work at a suburban Chicago hospital where 13 sets of twins are in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Chicago area inmates housed in other Illinois counties
MONTICELLO, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago man charged in a 9-year old boy’s murder was one of 15 Cook County inmates housed at the Piatt County Jail last week in an arrangement between authorities in Monticello and
Illinois seeks quicker lead notifications following Galesburg water scrutiny

GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Illinois regulators are responding to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis by requiring water systems that exceed federal lead standards to act more quickly.
Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta crushed a tape-measure home run
Helping himself out and then some
205 Board to consider fee restructuring and athletic cuts tonight
Tonight’s District 205 School Board meeting will have members considering changes to student fees in the district.
Spring Clean Up Days starts today

Starting today and running through Friday, Galesburg residents looking to clean out their garages, basements and backyards can get rid of most oversize items for no extra charge.
James Harden admits he asked Kobe for help making the playoffs
James Harden admits he asked Kobe Bryant for help to end the season
Defense attorney says accused Will Smith shooter 'not the aggressor'
A defense attorney representing Cardell Hayes, accused of shooting and killing former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, was “not the aggressor” during Saturday’s fatal encounter.
Pistons post perfect response to fan who shot the ball during a game from courtside seat
Hey, the man shot his shot.
Nike athletes pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, but Kevin Durant is brutally honest
Not everyone had positive things to say.
Jack Nicklaus reaches out to Jordan Spieth after Masters meltdown
Jack Nicklaus reaches out to Jordan Spieth after Masters meltdown
A's had to fly back to Oakland on a plane with a Giants logo on it
A’s had to fly back to Oakland on a plane with a Giants logo on it
Sports world congratulates Warriors on tying Bulls' mark with 72 wins
Sports world congratulates Warriors on tying Bulls’ mark with 72 wins