Swanson sounds off on budget impasse
The Democratic led state legislature and GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner have once again failed to agree on a annual spending plan bringing the state closer to a third year without a budget.
Hertha Berlin signs German forward Davie Selke from Leipzig
BERLIN (AP) Hertha Berlin has signed German forward Davie Selke from Bundesliga rival Leipzig.
Raiders show support for Warriors with full page ad ahead of NBA Finals
Oakland teams stand together…at least until the Raiders move to Las Vegas.
USA Swimming appoints MLS executive to lead organization
USA Swimming has appointed Major League Soccer executive Tim Hinchey to lead the organization after the death of Chuck Wielgus.
A look at May stats for top Twins prospects
Former top pick Nick Gordon and first baseman Lewin Diaz stand out over the past month in the latest Young Twins Tracker
Chiefs waive 2 players, sign tight end, safety
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have waived wide receiver Jamari Staples and safety Devin Chappell and signed tight end Orson Charles and safety Damariay Drew as they wrap up their second week of voluntary practices.
Dana White rips 'two-faced' Oscar De La Hoya over McGregor vs. Mayweather criticism
Dana White erupted on Oscar De La Hoya
Robert Yates recalls how eating fried chicken with President Reagan led to a job
Richard Petty’s final win in 1984 came with a Yates-powered engine under the hood.
Three-time Paralympic medalist shares message of resiliency
Three-time Paralympic medalist Bonnie St. John shared her message of resiliency with Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin
What's racing this weekend?
Here are all the races taking place this weekend.
Decatur Police: Officer shot armed man in back during chase
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a shooting of a man by a Decatur Police officer as the man ran from a vehicle during a traffic stop.
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Thursday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:
MLB to Live Stream Games in Virtual Reality
You may be able to soon watch baseball games from the perspective first or third base coaches. The MLB has teamed up with Intel to deliver a live-streaming game in virtual reality. The first game will be
LeBron James’ Home Center of Racist Crime
LeBron James’ home was a target in a racist crime Wednesday when the front gate of James’ Brentwood, Calif., home, was vandalized. The N-word was written across his gates. LeBron was not home, he was at the
Public viewing of Farnham Street bridge plans tonight
The Farnham Street Bridge is getting a makeover and tonight residents have the chance to be among the first to see what it will look like.
Richard D. Sherman
Richard “Dick” D. Sherman, 82 of Abingdon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at 12:48 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Rosewood Care Center of Galesburg on the anniversary of his marriage
V. David “Blackie” Woolsey
V. David “Blackie” Woolsey, 87, of East Galesburg, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. He was born July 12, 1929, at home in Hermon, the son of
Ralph Hensley
Ralph Hensley, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 10:45 A.M. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his son’s home in Galesburg, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 2, 2017 at
Sara A. Bowman
Mrs. Sara A. Bowman, 69, formerly of Galesburg and Bushnell, Illinois died at 1:10 am Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Prairie City Nursing Home, Prairie City, Illinois. She was born July 28, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois the
Maurice E. Haptonstall
Maurice E. Haptonstall, 81, of Galesburg, died at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1935, in Stark County, the son of Maurice C. and Sadie (Rice)