Moody’s to pay $864M to settle claims it inflated ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — Moody’s Corp. has agreed to pay nearly $864 million to settle federal and state claims it gave inflated ratings to risky mortgage investments in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
Higher Education board director announces resignation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Board of Higher Education Director James Applegate has announced he will be stepping down from his post next month.
Rauner names prominent Democrat, Republican to state posts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has named a former political rival and a retired state lawmaker to state posts.
Black man sues Evanston police for excessive force, arrest
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago police department is being sued for excessive force and false arrest by a black man who was pulled over for suspected car theft while he was driving his own vehicle.
Carl Sandburg College discontinues cosmetology program
Carl Sandburg College is shuttering their cosmetology program for the time being.
Don Moffitt named Illinois’ Assistant Director of Agriculture
So much for retirement.
The most surprising way Kevin Durant has impacted the Warriors
It’s no wonder Kevin Durant will be joining Zaza Pachulia at the All-Star Game.
Isaiah Thomas goes off in 4th quarter, hits game-winning shot for Celtics
Pizza Boy!
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball @ Quincy Blue Devils
The Quincy Blue Devils opened the game on a 20-2 run as Galesburg turned the ball over, started the game 0-11 from the field and really never got any better than that the rest of the way as
Jordy Nelson is out, but here's why the Packers offense won't falter against the Cowboys
Anderson Silva returns to face Derek Brunson at UFC 208 in Brooklyn
UFC legend Anderson Silva will face Derek Brunson on Feb. 11 in Brooklyn
Los Angeles Chargers announce their new head coach
It’s new everything for the Chargers this week.
Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo float through the air and throw down a double-clutch dunk
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Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs Peoria High Lions
The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls fell to the 9th ranked team in Class 3A, the Peoria High Lions by a final of 46-34. Only 3 players scored for Peoria, but all 3 were in double-figures who were
The last time Aaron Rodgers played at AT&T Stadium, he won the Super Bowl
There’s plenty of great history between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers.
Martin St. Louis has jersey number retired by Lightning in emotional ceremony
St. Louis becomes the first player in Lightning history to have his number retired
Watch 76ers' Joel Embiid pay tribute to WWE's Triple H during player introductions
Perfect.
A timeline of the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather saga
The dream fight between McGregor and Mayweather is inching closer to a reality
Paul Pogba names Hazard, Neymar and Reus as Messi/Ronaldo successors
The star Man United midfielder didn’t put himself in the running.