Holt sparks 8th inning rally as Reds beat Cardinals 7-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Duvall drove in two runs and Tyler Holt’s double drove in the game-winning run as the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Tuesday night.
White Sox put Garcia on disabled list with knee injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox put outfielder-designated hitter Avisail Garcia on the disabled list with a right knee sprain before Tuesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.
Frazier homers in 10th, White Sox beat Royals 7-5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Todd Frazier hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and Justin Morneau had four hits to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Cubs infielder La Stella refuses to report to minors
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs infielder Tommy La Stella has refused to report to Triple-A Iowa after being optioned to the minors nearly two weeks ago, and Chicago has placed him on the temporary inactive list.
U.S. men dominate 4×200 freestyle
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps has claimed the 21st gold medal of his career, anchoring the United States to a dominating victory in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay.
Bryant, Lackey lead Cubs over Angels 5-1 for 8th straight
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant hit his 28th home run, John Lackey outpitched friend and former teammate Jered Weaver, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 Tuesday night for their eighth straight victory. Willson
Surgeon general’s Illinois visit to highlight opioid crisis
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is scheduled to appear in Illinois as part of his national tour to fight prescription painkiller addiction.
Lincoln library receiving book of presidential letters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is receiving a unique three-volume biography that includes writings from Lincoln and nine other presidents.
Family sues boarding facility over missing pouch
PALATINE, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago family is suing an animal boarding facility over the loss of their German shepherd-beagle mix.
Metra calls a halt on its new rail car plan
CHICAGO (AP) — The Metra commuter rail agency serving the Chicago area is no longer looking for a vendor to build nearly 370 new cars because of a shortfall in state funds.
Suburban Chicago pair get prison time for heroin overdose
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — Two suburban Chicago residents have received prison sentences after pleading guilty to giving a fatal dose of heroin in March 2015 to a man visiting their residence and then hiding the victim’s body.
CPS CEO says classroom cuts required absent teacher give ups
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool says without concessions by teachers, cuts to the classroom will be necessary.
Monmouth-Roseville looks at budget surplus for first time in years
The Monmouth-Roseville School Board received a nice surprise last night.
Exterior work on courthouse nears completion, step bids to go out next week
The exterior work on the Knox County Courthouse is almost all completed and courthouse step repairs aren’t far behind.
East Main Street Hy-Vee installs ‘super hero’ parking for military and law enforcement
A special green parking sign now resides in the parking lot of the East Main Street Hy-Vee in Galesburg.
Geno Smith discusses 'life-defining' punch nearly a year after the incident
Michael Phelps split his swim cap seconds before winning 21st gold medal
The best can overcome any adversity
Holly Holm's time off due to surgery might be a 'blessing in disguise'
Holly Holm will be out at least six weeks following surgery on her thumb.
This is why you never talk trash to Michael Phelps
Chad Le Clos learned the hard way.
Draymond Green had a priceless reaction after watching Michael Phelps win gold
Team USA men’s basketball witnessed history Tuesday.