The Bishop Hill Post Office needs rehabbed…and your help!
What is now the Post Office in the historic Henry County town of Bishop Hill started out as a sawmill, and needs a lot of restoration work — $250,000 worth, to be exact. Todd DeDecker, Bishop Hill
Wizards' Bradley Beal: Cavs 'didn’t want to see us in the second round'
The Cavaliers are the defending champs and 9-0 in the playoffs, but Beal believes they were scared of his Wizards.
Dibben wins stage, Bennett into Tour of California lead
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) English cyclist Jon Dibben won the sixth stage of the Tour of California on Friday, and New Zealand’s George Bennett roared past Rafal Majka to take the overall lead with one stage
Mesoraco set to return to Reds lineup this weekend
Bryan Price expects Devin Mesoraco to be back in the Cincinnati Reds lineup this weekend.
Liberty guard Brittany Boyd tore her left Achilles tendon
NEW YORK (AP) Liberty guard Brittany Boyd tore her left Achilles tendon, the team announced Friday.
Price hoping Bonilla will duplicate impressive start
In his last start Lisalverto Bonilla gave the bullpen a rest. Cincinnati Reds skipper Bryan Price is hoping he does the same Friday.
Leonard iffy as Spurs host Warriors in Game 3 (May 20, 2017)
It is put-up-or-shut-up time for San Antonio when the Spurs face the red-hot Golden State Warriors on Saturday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
1B James Loney could be bound for quick promotion to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) Newly signed Braves first baseman James Loney might have a short stay with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Former Lions LB and broadcaster Wayne Walker dies at 80
DETROIT (AP) Wayne Walker, a Pro Bowl linebacker for the Detroit Lions and broadcaster, has died. He was 80.
Mexican boxer David 'Tornado' Sanchez killed in car crash
MEXICO CITY (AP) Authorities say former boxing champion David ”Tornado” Sanchez and his brother have been killed in a car crash in northern Mexico.
Column: NHL playoffs greatest show in sports at the moment
If you’re not a hockey fan – and we know there are a LOT of you out there – it might be a good time to reconsider.
Vendor Palooza coming up Saturday
A benefit that is going on Saturday to help the Abingdon Fall Festival will feature over two dozen vendors selling crafts, food, and various goods.
Weather Service confirms area tornadoes
The National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities says at least three tornadoes touched down in the region during Wednesday night’s severe weather outbreak, causing plenty of damage and at least one minor injury.
Legislature votes to honor Barack Obama’s birthday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Legislature in Barack Obama’s home state has decided to honor the 44th president’s birthday.
Chicago schools to borrow $389M to pay pensions, finish year
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools plans to take out a $389 million short-term loan to get the financially struggling district through the end of the school year and make a pension payment due next month.
Wisconsin retiree charged in shooting of Amtrak conductor
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — Prosecutors say a retired federal law enforcement agent told investigators he shot an Amtrak train conductor because he wasn’t allowed to de-board in suburban Chicago.
State to change sex-abuse law with help of Hastert victim
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois is set to eliminate the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases through legislation passed with support from a victim of imprisoned former U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert.
Browns sign No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett
Garrett officially becomes a Brown.
Daniel Cormier promises McGregor, Miocic and Manuwa will get embarrassed in boxing matches
Daniel Cormier is not on board with UFC vs. boxing
Von Miller surprised more than 200 Broncos employees with a rare gesture
Miller was the first Broncos player ever to ask to attend the event.