Schools opt for virtual summer learning programs

WESTMONT, Ill. (AP) — Some Illinois school districts are revamping their summer school programs this year with virtual programs designed to allow students to complete lessons outside of the classroom. 

Pham’s 2-run HR lifts Cards over Braves 6-4 in 14

ATLANTA (AP) — Tommy Pham hit two homers, including a two-run drive in the 14th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals recovered after blowing a four-run lead to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday and complete a

Preds reach 1st Western final in team history, ousting Blues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Johansen scored the game-winning goal 3:15 into the third period, and the Nashville Predators advanced to their first Western Conference final in franchise history Sunday by beating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 to

Let’s play two: Yankees beat Cubs 5-4 in 18 innings

CHICAGO (AP) — Starlin Castro drove in Aaron Hicks with a fielder’s choice in the 18th inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 early Monday morning in the majors’ longest interleague game ever by

Danny R. Cutcher

Danny R. Cutcher, 58, of Galesburg, died at 3:26 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Danny was born May 22, 1958 in Galesburg. He is survived by one daughter, Bobbie Cutcher

Donald W. Howe

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Donald Wayne Howe, 85, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:55 P.M. at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. Donald was born December 29, 1931 in the family farm house in rural