Illinois Senate approves tax hike, $37B budget plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on legislative action in Springfield (all times local):
UCLA's Welsh, Holiday withdraw names from NBA draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) Center Thomas Welsh and reserve guard Aaron Holiday will return to UCLA after taking their names out of consideration for the NBA draft.
Mets send reliever Robles to minors, recall Smoker
NEW YORK (AP) Searching for answers in a wobbly bullpen, the New York Mets have optioned struggling right-hander Hansel Robles to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled lefty Josh Smoker from their top farm club.
Faldo's funny memory of Palmer and Nicklaus
One of Nick Faldo’s favorite memories of Arnold Palmer came at the tournament Jack Nicklaus built.
Broncos' QB competition has a familiar feel to it
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The first real day of the Broncos’ quarterback competition looked a lot like last year’s no-contest audition when ex-third-stringer Trevor Siemian beat rookie Paxton Lynch and veteran Mark Sanchez.
Horschel unaware wife ready to go public about alcoholism
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Billy Horschel was playing in a charity golf tournament a day after winning the Byron Nelson when his wife asked him to read a personal message she was ready to post on social
Jets sign draft picks Maye, Donahue; Devin Smith on IR
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed safety Marcus Maye and linebacker Dylan Donahue, leaving just two of their nine draft picks unsigned.
Nike reportedly signs Odell Beckham Jr. to richest shoe deal ever for an NFL player
Beckham can’t be mad at this deal.
Utah Utes forward Kyle Kuzma rising up draft boards
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kyle Kuzma wasn’t sure how things would play out when he announced plans in late March to test the NBA draft. The Utah Utes junior forward was well aware of the doubters and
Meeting on Park Plaza Wednesday night
A public meeting to garner feedback on two potential design options for Park Plaza will be held Wednesday night at Park Plaza. As we’ve reported, the city wants to redesign Park Plaza and the adjoining parking lot
Garrett looking to bounce back after tough last start
Last time out Amir Garrett got hit around. The Cincinnati Reds starter is hoping to bounce back on Tuesday.
NAU basketball hoping for change of injury fortune
After 2 injury-plagued seasons, Jack Murphy looking to regain positive momentum at NAU
Hines VA Hospital staff working to rid kitchen of roaches
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials of Hines Veterans Administration Hospital outside Chicago say they have addressed the finding of cockroaches in food preparation areas and on serving trays handed patients.
Superintendents to make a field trip to Springfield
Local school superintendents from Galesburg, Knoxville, and others will be heading to Springfield Wednesday to urge local lawmakers to pass a budget and get the categorical aid payments they’ve long been owed to them. Will Stevenson talked
Man faces gun charges
A traffic stop by Galesburg police resulted in the vehicle’s passenger facing felony weapons charges.
Over 60 years of Legion baseball ending
For the first time in over 60 years, the Galesburg’s American Legion Post 285 will not be fielding a baseball team this summer.
Man and uncle face related gun charges
Two Galesburg men face felony charges after a gun was found in a car over the weekend.
Red-light cameras rake in millions for Chicago suburbs
CHICAGO (AP) — An investigation conducted by two news outlets found that red-light cameras acquired nearly $67 million last year for 86 Chicago suburbs and the companies that operate the lights.
Judge lets lawsuit by Muslim mistaken for terrorist proceed
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge says a Muslim woman has made plausible claims that Chicago police violated her rights by mistakenly identifying her last year as a potential “lone wolf” terrorist as she left a subway station.
Chicago-area teen expelled in grade scheme returns to class
CHICAGO (AP) — A 15-year-old suburban Chicago student expelled for taking part in a scheme to hack into his school’s grading system is back in class.