Two Florida men remembered after deaths at Talladega Superspeedway
The city of Tallahassee released a statement Tuesday praising a city worker who was found dead with another Florida man Sunday in a camper at Talladega Superspeedway.
Astros OF George Springer crushed a ball so far it left the stadium
It’s safe to say he got all of this one.
Chicago social club reports breach of guests’ personal data
CHICAGO (AP) — The Union League Club of Chicago says a worker stole guests’ payment card information and is urging patrons to watch personal financial activity.
Bison viewing planned for Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
WILMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Visitors are invited to a special event that will include closer-than-normal viewing of a bison herd that has been established on a tallgrass prairie south of Chicago.
Dynegy to shut down 3 generating plants in southern Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Dynegy Inc. has announced it will close three of its coal-powered generating plants in southern Illinois that combined generate about 1,834 megawatts of electricity.
Bill to abolish Illinois lieutenant governor office fails
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A bill to ask voters to abolish Illinois’ lieutenant governor’s office failed to advance this year after lawmakers couldn’t agree on who should be the successor to the governor.
Lawmakers consider more funding for Illinois colleges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A measure to add $453 million for Illinois colleges and universities during the state’s historic budget stalemate is expected to be considered in the state Senate this week.
Redistricting overhaul clears Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A plan to change how legislative districts are drawn in Illinois has cleared the state House.
SIU offers plan to boost campus diversity after protests
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois University has responded to student protests against racism with a plan to boost campus diversity.
UI student’s medical records sought in infant death case
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Prosecutors want to subpoena medical records from a University of Illinois student accused of suffocating her newborn baby after giving birth in a residence hall bathroom.
Alex Rodriguez headed for MRI after Yankees lose sixth straight
The New York Yankees’ designated hitter hurt his right hamstring in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
A's fan makes great leaping catch while another fan crash lands behind him
Combined they make a solid fan/outfield pairing
Why the Pep Guardiola era at Bayern Munich was a failure
Winning the Bundesliga was never enough.
OSF Clinic renovation expected to be completed in October, Surgical department planned
OSF is going full speed ahead with renovations to their Galesburg Clinic.
Candidates in the 74th suggest state and federal aid to abate Galesburg, Knox County lead
While applauding Galesburg’s response to reports of lead in drinking water, the Democratic and Republican candidates for the Illinois’ 74th District seat say they want to see state and federal aid to address the problem.
Spieth refreshed, ready to return following Masters meltdown
Jordan Spieth understands his meltdown at the end of the Masters will follow him. And three weeks later, Spieth’s not quite ready to say he’s over letting a five-shot lead in the final round morph into that
NBPA releases statement on Chris Bosh, Miami Heat impasse
The players union has taken interest in Chris Bosh’s conflict with the Miami Heat over whether he should be playing for the tea during its playoff run.
Meet Bob McClure, the Phillies' 'mad scientist'
The Philadelphia pitching coach has been through just about everything in his career, and it’s not done yet.
Kobe receives 'MVP' chants from ecstatic Lakers fans at Disneyland
So this is what everyday life’s like for the Mamba.
Justin Smoak homers in 9th to tie it, again in 10th to win it
TORONTO (AP) Justin Smoak’s first two home runs of the season, a tying drive in the ninth inning and two-run shot in the 10th, led the Toronto Blue Jays over the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Tuesday night.