White Sox beat Yankees 8-2 for 3rd straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson and Dioner Navarro each hit a two-run homer off CC Sabathia, helping James Shields and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 8-2 on Monday.
Jeff Francoeur takes a ball from a fan but leaves him smiling
Everyone wins in this situation.
Bryant, Contreras homer to help Cubs rout Reds 10-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant hit his 24th home run before leaving with a bruised leg, Willson Contreras and Addison Russell also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the struggling Cincinnati Reds 10-4 on Monday.
The yellow card suspension rules are terrible and need to be changed
Nobody wants to see a tournament full of missing stars.
Tolls begin on Elgin-O’Hare Expressway in suburban Chicago
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Tolls are starting on the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway Route 390 in suburban Chicago.
Rockford police training to use less lethal bean bag rounds
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford police officers will train this summer to use less lethal “bean bag” rounds that are capable of knocking someone to the ground long enough to be taken into custody.
Joliet displays Civil War flag used by Will County regiment
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A flag used in the Civil War by Illinois’ 100th Volunteer Infantry Regiment is on display at the Joliet Area Historical Museum after it was conserved to prevent further deterioration.
Picking the 68 All-Stars is a thankless process, but here goes anyway
Picking the 68 All-Stars is a thankless process, but here goes anyway
LeBron can counter Golden State by bringing Dwyane Wade to Cleveland
The Cavs and Warriors are in an arms race, and it’s Cleveland’s turn to make a move.
Galesburg Council to vote on Armory decision tonight

Tonight is the night for a decision regarding the future of the Galesburg Armory.
It's Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Gareth Bale, but not the way some want you to believe
The superstars have very different reputations, but they play the same role for two very similar teams.
Galesburg celebrates Fourth at 20th Big Bang Boom

Galesburg’s own Bob Juraco led off last night’s Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Storey Park with the Star-Spangled Banner as residents placed their eyes to the skies.
Mets plan to bring up Jose Reyes on Tuesday following his suspension
Mets plan to bring up Jose Reyes on Tuesday following his suspension
Harrison Barnes pays tribute to Warriors fans in farewell note
Barnes is headed to Dallas.
Mavericks reportedly finalizing two-year deal with Seth Curry
Mavericks reportedly finalizing two-year deal with Seth Curry
A bald eagle reportedly escaped Dodger Stadium on Independence Day
America!
Gegard Mousasi explains why he isn't calling out Michael Bisping
Gegard Mousasi explains why he’s not calling for a fight with middleweight champion Michael Bisping and the politics behind title bouts in the UFC.
Mets rescue struggling Matt Harvey, rally to win fifth straight
Mets rescue struggling Matt Harvey, rally to win fifth straight
Lilian Garcia kicks off Raw with a stunning rendition of the national anthem
Garcia delivers another amazing moment on Raw.
Jon Jones: Daniel Cormier has never been and never will be my equal
Jon Jones says Daniel Cormier wants to imagine that they are the “Ali and Frazier” of the UFC but it just isn’t true.