Two men shot by Illinois State Police in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigations is investigating after a trooper shot and wounded two men on Chicago’s South Side.
Illinois corn maze pays tribute to ‘Star Trek’ anniversary
SPRING GROVE, Ill. (AP) — A corn maze in northern Illinois celebrates the original “Star Trek” television show’s 50th anniversary.
Chicago-area imam pleads guilty to sex abuse charges
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) — A prominent Islamic scholar and longtime head of a suburban Chicago school accused of molesting an underage girl and a 23-year-old woman school employee has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Illinois attorney general sues drug company over marketing
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against a Phoenix-based pharmaceutical company for alleged deceptive marketing of an opioid drug meant for cancer patients.
5 things to watch this weekend at Michigan International Speedway
It’s going to be an interesting weekend of racing at Michigan International Speedway, and here are five reasons why.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid is confident Eric Berry will be ready for Week 1
Berry isn’t expected to miss any time after holding out.
Rangers reliever reportedly arrested for DWI early Friday
Jeremy Jeffress was just acquired on Aug 1.
Every Power 5 college football team summed up in 7 words or less
Here’s what every coach would actually say if he were telling the truth
9 NFL players facing a make-or-break 2016 season
These nine players need to play well this season if they want to remain with their respective teams.
5 reasons the TCU Horned Frogs can win the 2016 college football playoff
A year after a “disappointing” 11-2 season, the Horned Frogs could bounce back in a big way in 2016: Straight into the college football playoff
Why Clayton Kershaw wept over the trade of a backup catcher
The Dodgers dealt backup catcher A.J. Ellis on Thursday
Rogue sheep goes streaking at minor league baseball game
GO SHEEP, GO!
Bayern Munich are a powerhouse, with or without Pep Guardiola
It’s a new era at the Allianz Arena.
12 young Bundesliga players who could be stars
Here are some of Bundesliga’s brightest young talents, set to make their mark in Germany’s top division this year.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are recruiting Aly Raisman to be their BFF
Time for the gymnast to cash in on a great showing at the Rio Olympics.
Bruce Feldman's 2016 Pac-12 predictions
Projecting the record for every Pac-12 team this fall
Kam Chancellor says a full game vs. Ezekiel Elliott 'would have been a bloodbath'
Chancellor and Elliott had a few huge collisions on Thursday night.
Your weekend: Fests, cars and history all highlights

Abingdon, Bushnell, Knoxville and Bishop Hill. Each town has a slew of events available for your weekend.
KCCDD Chief leading campaign for Board of Mental Health creation

Mark Rudolph, Chief Executive Officer at KCCDD is hoping that Knox County will one day have a Board of Mental Health.
Jason Kipnis cracks up Rangers by backing away from Rougned Odor after collision
Adrian Beltre’s laugh is pretty contagious
