Is the USWNT struggling with their post-Abby Wambach identity?
Long, direct balls remain their default, but there’s no one to get them anymore
Authorities investigate death of infant found on roadside
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of an infant found on the side of a road in a suburb west of Chicago.
Springfield group turns preservation efforts to ash tree
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The preservationists at the Springfield Art Association are turning their attention to a threatened ash tree.
U of Illinois developing models to test grid protection
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois says it has received an $18.7 million federal grant to develop a way to test the United States’ response to and recovery from any attack on the country’s electric
IOC executive Pat Hickey reportedly arrested in Rio ticket scalping probe
Rio de Janeiro authorities issued an arrest warrant for an International Olympic Committee executive accused of scalping tickets for the Summer Games as part of a wider probe of tickets allocated to Ireland that were being sold
Rookie William Byron is the big story in Camping World Truck Series
William Byron was an unproven and unknown talent before Kyle Busch mentored and developed him.
Recent rains increase soil moisture across Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Scientists at the University of Illinois say recent rainfall has increased soil moisture significantly in all parts of the state.
Ex-Elburn officer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting girl
ELBURN, Ill. (AP) — A former northern Illinois police officer has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a girl he knew for a decade.
A Reds outfielder hilariously misjudged Ichiro's triple
Though the effort was there, Tyler Holt ended up looking pretty silly.
Moffitt backed ag and vet bills signed by Rauner
Rep. Don Moffitt this week had a trio of bills he’s sponsored that were signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
The NFL's All-Under-25 team: Offense
A team made up of the best young stars on offense, led by Jameis Winston.
Pham, Gyorko homer as Cardinals beat Astros 8-5
HOUSTON (AP) — Tommy Pham and Jedd Gyorko each homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-5 on Tuesday night.
Kluber wins 4th straight start as Indians beat White Sox 3-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber allowed one run in six innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox for the seventh straight time, 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Pitching, Rizzo’s dazzling catch help Cubs sweep Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Hammel threw seven innings of two-hit ball, Anthony Rizzo jumped onto a wall to make a remarkable catch of a foul ball, and the Chicago Cubs beat the banged-up Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on
Illinois State Fair Foundation formed to maintain grounds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Agricultural leaders have established a not-for-profit Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation to catch up on nearly $200 million in needed maintenance.
What time does Team USA basketball play Argentina?
It hasn’t been pretty, but the U.S. has advanced to the elimination round. Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup with Argentina.
Record set as group buys champion steer at Illinois fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner was among a group of buyers making a record bid the champion steer at the Illinois State Fair.
Johnson, M. Jane
Mrs. M. Jane Johnson, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away quietly at 7:45 pm Saturday, August 13, 2016 at home with her family.
Kaffer, Jean
Mrs. Jean Kaffer, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:35 am Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home.
Adkisson, Robert L.
Robert Lee Adkisson, 67, of Roseville, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2016 at home.