Bryant homers, drives in 4 as Cubs beat Rockies, 9-2
DENVER (AP) — Kris Bryant launched a long homer and drove in four runs, Ben Zobrist had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 9-2 on Saturday night.
Hernandez, Hellickson lift Philies over Cardinals, 4-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cesar Hernandez homered, doubled and singled, and Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Sale ends drought with 8 scoreless, White Sox beat A’s 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale pitched eight scoreless innings for his first victory in 49 days, Jose Abreu homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Saturday night.
Governor signs hunting and fishing bills at state fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed four bills on hunting and fishing during Conservation Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Land purchase would expand Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The 176-acre Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve could grow if Winnebago County is able to buy two adjoining properties this fall.
At 94, she’s still winning ribbons at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Fair has a loyal participant and a reigning champion in 94-year-old Marian Brockschmidt. The Springfield resident has exhibited at the fair 67 years and often goes home a winner.
Restoration planned for Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
WILMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — More restoration efforts are planned at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie outside of Joliet as it hosts researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Notre Dame who are working on archaeological
Illinois sends flood-relief assistance to Louisiana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have sent assistance to Louisiana after devastating flooding hit Baton Rouge and other parts of the state.
Matt Hagan snatches No. 1 qualifying spot with new track record
Matt Hagan is the top Funny Car qualifier for Sunday’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
5 fights to make after UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2
Three fighters could have earned title fights after UFC 202
Ron Capps, Antron Brown score in rain-delayed Seattle finals
Ron Capps and Antron Brown have an opportunity to win two races in one weekend.
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Heritage Days entertains and educates at Lake Storey
Living history has once again made its way into Galesburg as the annual Heritage Days continues out at Lake Storey. The yearly celebration began Friday and wraps up today.
See the scorecards from Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2
Check out how the scorecards played out in McGregor’s majority decision over Nate Diaz
7 events to watch on the last day of the Olympics
The closing ceremony is tonight.
White Sox rookie slides into third base on his face
This had to hurt.
Galesburg woman gifts $100,000 to area organizations
A Galesburg woman who passed away in January of last year has officially gifted $100,000 to three area non-profits as a part of her estate.
Rotary Park project moving forward
The State of Illinois announced last week that funding for many park projects across the state would be re-instated.
Big Papi posed for selfie with kids before mashing 5th-inning homer
David Ortiz is having fun on his way out
Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier agree that Jon Jones will have to get in line
Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson tell Jon Jones that he’s going to have to wait