At home in Wrigleyville, players embrace proximity to park
CHICAGO (AP) — It was a step back in time for Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist.
Cueto, Giants set for Game 1 of NLDS against Lester, Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — It’s October in an even-numbered year, and the San Francisco Giants appear to be following their usual routine. The Chicago Cubs think their time is now.
NFL Quick Hits: Panthers still waiting on Newton
Cam Newton is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, and might not play Monday.
9 moves that turned the Chicago Cubs into an MLB juggernaut
Here’s how Chicago went from 101 losses in 2012 to the World Series favorite in 2016
Jaromir Jagr on Hurricane Matthew: 'I want to see how strong I am'
The NHL veteran isn’t scared of no hurricane
Watch the Indians crush 3 homers in the third inning against the Red Sox
Cleveland outslugged Boston in Game 1 of the ALDS
Orson Welles’ hometown celebrates actor’s Shakespeare fame
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — Woodstock will celebrate its favorite son, Orson Welles, and one of his favorites, Shakespeare.
Alton named ‘gateway city’ for Abraham Lincoln tourism
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Boosters of Abraham Lincoln-related tourism have designated Alton as a “Gateway Community” for enthusiasts.
Man gets 50 years in prison for killing Illinois inmate
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing another inmate while both men were being held in an Illinois jail.
U of I College of Medicine undertakes Rockford expansion
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is expanding and in 2017 will host its inaugural class of first-year medical students.
Politicians accepting Cubs playoff ticket offer to be ID’d
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago fans likely won’t only be booing the San Francisco Giants when the Cubs open the playoffs Friday night.
Texas man charged in wife’s 1973 death is out of jail
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) — A Houston-area man in custody since December after being charged with killing his 19-year-old wife more than four decades ago in suburban Chicago is out on bail.
Rules to end automatic shackling of kids in Illinois courts
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted rule changes on the shackling of juvenile suspects in Illinois courtrooms in the wake of criticism their use was too common, dehumanizing and counterproductive.
Chicago man gets life for fatally shooting 2 teens in 2011
CHICAGO (AP) — A 28-year-old Chicago man convicted of killing two people at a Chicago fast-food restaurant five years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.
Illinois woman loses out on $50K lottery ticket in drug case
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois woman will lose out on the proceeds of a $50,000 lottery ticket after a state appeals court ruled the government should keep the money because the ticket was purchased with drug
Why Charlie Strong was set up to fail at Texas
Strong is probably coaching for his job Saturday against Oklahoma (noon, FS1)
Terry Francona's dad Tito throws ceremonial first pitch before Game 1
A special moment prior to Game 1 of the ALDS.
Indians hit 3 homers off Porcello, top Red Sox 5-4 in series opener
The Tribe started off its postseason with a win at Progressive Field.
The biggest gainers and losers in Week 5 Madden 17 ratings update
Time to give the rock to Isaiah Crowell
Galesburg Library frees itself of wasps
Galesburg Public Library staff are breathing a little easier now that unwanted visitors have been removed from the building.