Cubs beat Phillies, 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Jorge Soler, David Ross and Kris Bryant hit long home runs to back Jon Lester and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on a rainy Friday afternoon.
Sox fall to Royals, 7-5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Hosmer had three hits, including a home run, and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 Friday night.
Bradley University recognized for use of highway research
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The Federal Highway Administration has recognized Bradley University for its work in integrating new technologies and innovations into the classroom.
North Central College acquiring Shimer College
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Officials at North Central College say they are in the process of acquiring Shimer College.
Rauner vetoes plan to reduce Chicago pension payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a plan to reduce Chicago’s payments to its police and fire pension funds for each of the next five years. He says it’s the kind of “irresponsible” practice
Rauner reverses course on medical marijuana, backs expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed course on broadening Illinois’ medical marijuana pilot program and is now supporting a plan to extend it roughly two years and add more qualifying health conditions.
Former Baylor hoops coach Dave Bliss knows the pain of a Bears scandal
Bliss accepts his role in a disgraceful period.
Galesburg Historical Society dedicates refrigerator art
One man’s refrigeration unit is another man’s artistic vision.
Jose Bautista hilariously serves as PA announcer while serving 1-game suspension
Joey Bats wasn’t in the lineup, but he was in the building
A-Rod is back and he brought his bat flip with him
Alex Rodriguez goes yard in his second game back from the DL
Wrestling legend Ric Flair congratulates LeBron on six straight NBA Finals
The Nature Boy stays being a huge Cavs fan.
Cavaliers finish Raptors to reach second straight NBA Finals
LeBron James scored 33 points, Kevin Love had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their second straight trip to the NBA Finals by beating the Toronto Raptors 113-87 in Game 6 of the
Lionel Messi's back injury puts his Copa America Centenario at risk
It is unclear how much Messi will be affected by the injury.
Thirsty Cleveland Indians fans build impressive pyramid of beer
If you build it, they will come.
This is LeBron's best chance to win Cleveland a title
The King is playing his best basketball in a Cavs’ uniform, and his team is peaking at the perfect time.
It looks like LeBron James taunted Drake during the Cavs' Game 6 blowout
Maybe the rapper will become a Cavaliers fan now.
Lionel Messi leaves Honduras match with back injury
Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi left the field with a back injury in the second half of a 1-0 victory over Honduras in a friendly Friday night.
LeBron James' ridiculous NBA Finals streak hasn't been equaled in 50 years
LeBron’s only comparison? Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics, if you can believe it.
Cavaliers finish Raptors to reach second straight NBA Finals
LeBron James scored 33 points, Kevin Love had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their second straight trip to the NBA Finals by beating the Toronto Raptors 113-87 in Game 6 of the
Jets said to offer Ryan Fitzpatrick three-year deal
A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Jets made a three-year offer to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in March that includes $12 million guaranteed in the first year.