Local lawmakers, educators praise stopgap budget
Lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner reached a deal to fund Illinois schools for a year and keep government operating for six months.
Russian sculls team banned from Rio Olympics for doping
World rowing’s ruling body says that the Russian men’s quadruple sculls team has been disqualified from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics for a doping violation, and will be replaced at the games by New Zealand.
Galesburg closer to securing water loan, testing continues
Galesburg City Engineer Wayne Carl says while the city has preliminary approval for $4 million in loans to replace lead water services lines, City Council will still have to approve the drawing of bid documents.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Happy Hour canceled
With the cancellation of final practice and only a few laps run in the first practice NASCAR is working on a revised schedule for Friday.
NBA Free Agency Cheat Sheet: Predicting where the Top 20 players sign
Money for nothing means chaos is about to reign.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes sure he gets to take a penalty kick this time
He missed out in 2012. He went first this time to help Portugal win.
Brock Lesnar: 'I don't give a [expletive]' if UFC 200 fight affects WWE standing
Brock Lesnar doesn’t really care how WWE fans will perceive him after he’s done fighting at UFC 200.
Jimmy Kimmel Live trolls UFC fans with petition to remove kicking and punching
Michael Bisping and “Madam President” Dana White served up hilarious reactions to the suggested ban.
USMNT to play historic friendly in Cuba for first time since 1947
The friendly is possible due to recently normalized diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Roger Goodell reportedly took another pay cut in 2015
Roger Goodell reportedly took another pay cut in 2015
Rays player has incredible reaction to Coastal Carolina winning national title
The Chanticleers are champions.
Hamlin: 'I didn't let Tony win, I made a mistake'
Denny Hamlin isn’t sure what he would do differently on that last turn but he would love to have the decision to make over again.
J.R. Smith wears a t-shirt to promote his own presidential campaign
Because J.R.
Carlos Boozer is planning an NBA return next season
Boozer took the 2016 season off, but says he’s ready to come back.
Daniel Cormier predicts how he'll finish Jon Jones at UFC 200
Daniel Cormier is calling his shot …
Coastal Carolina defeats Arizona to win College World Series
It’s the Chanticleers’ first national championship ever.
Phillies prospect loses right eye after freak training accident
Phillies prospect loses right eye after freak training accident
Daniel Cormier: Sparring Cain Velasquez tougher than fighting Jon Jones
Daniel Cormier says his teammate Cain Velasquez is the best fighter he’s ever faced and that includes his upcoming opponent Jon Jones.
The big factor at Daytona could be the weather
Larry McReynolds has some thoughts about why the July Daytona race should move it’s start tiime.
Daniel Sturridge makes sure even his jerseys smell amazing
Sturridge thinks there’s no excuse for not always smelling great.