Renovation of Byron Forest Preserve museum almost done
BYRON, Ill. (AP) — A $1 million face-lift of the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum in the Byron Forest Preserve is almost complete.
Officials unveil plan to reintroduce alligator gar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have released detailed plans for how they’ll reintroduce a giant fish that was thought to be extinct from the state’s waters. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it’s published
Chicago-area medical examiner: New opioid killing dozens
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cook County medical examiner’s office says a powerful new type of opioid is to blame for more than 40 deaths in the Chicago-area this year.
Prosecutors seek 11-years for man who gave advice in slaying
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Chicago are asking for up to 11 years in prison for a man who offered advice to his cousin in the 2014 murder of a woman at an Indonesian resort.
Downtown shuttle for UIS students wraps up first semester
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A downtown shuttle for University of Illinois Springfield students has wrapped up its first semester on the job.
Woman who prompted Gliniewicz manhunt pleads guilty to lying
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman must pay two law enforcement agencies $20,000 for falsely telling investigators she had information in a police officer’s 2015 death.
Martinez 4 RBIs, Cards beat Marlins 9-4 for 4th win in row
MIAMI (AP) — Cardinals ace Carlos Martinez drove in four runs, compensating for the two homers he gave up to Marcell Ozuna and leading St. Louis over the Miami Marlins 9-4 Monday night for their season-best fourth straight
Buchanan Center welcomes Culver, celebrates Plaza

A Galesburg native has returned to the region he was born and raised to present a collection of his most recent work.
William “Bill” J. Osborn

William “Bill” J. Osborn, 58, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:53 a.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. He was born on November 19, 1958 in Monmouth, IL, the son
OSF ranked in the upper fifth of healthcare systems

OSF Healthcare is once again being recognized as a top performing health care system by an independent health care analytics research company.
This date in FOX Sports Arizona history: Suns shine bright
May 9: Coach of the Year honors for D’Antoni; Amar’e powers Suns past Mavericks; Nash leads sweep of Spurs
With Game 7 looming, it's now the Capitals' series to lose
Momentum has shifted and the Capitals appear to be in full control of their destiny.
Patriots reportedly set date to hand out Super Bowl rings
To the victors go the spoils.
Man going to prison for felony drug cases

A Galesburg man will serve a small amount of time in prison after being convicted in two felony drug cases from last year.
NASCAR XFINITY drivers invade the streets of Philadelphia
A host of XFINITY Series drivers are in Philadelphia to promote races at Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway.
Devils contact Kovalchuk to discuss pending return to NHL
New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero has had preliminary talks with Ilya Kovalchuk's agent regarding the former No. 1 draft pick's possible return to the NHL four years after bolting to play in his native Russia.
Latvia stays above Russia at worlds after beating Italy 2-1
PARIS (AP) Center Andris Dzerins scored his second goal of the game with a little more than one minute left as Latvia beat Italy 2-1 at the ice hockey world championships on Tuesday to remain top of
Team architect Poile savors Predators' first trip to conference finals
Since Day One, General Manager David Poile has Shaped Team into a Contender
Always Dreaming checks into Pimlico's Stall 40 for Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming has made himself right at home at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course in Stall 40, which has sheltered many of the greatest champions in horse racing history.
Dak Prescott: “We just scratched the surface”
Dak Prescott: “We just scratched the surface”