Demetrious Johnson accuses the UFC of 'despicable' mistreatment and 'bullying' throughout his career
The UFC flyweight champ has had enough.
Brewers' Thames primed for success against Samardzija's slider
Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija may want to avoid throwing his slider when facing Brewers slugger Eric Thames
Baker Mayfield superfan keeps promise to get tattoo
The man who goes by Twitter handle, Mr. Brightside
LPGA projection error keeps Lydia Ko at No. 1
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) An oversight by the LPGA Tour means Lydia Ko is still ranked No. 1.
Titans agree to terms with center Mark Spelman, waive Barton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with center Mark Spelman, the 2016 Rimington Award winner as the top FCS center in the nation.
Illinois behind in scoring science exams for years
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Three years after Illinois changed how science would be taught and tested, performance data still isn’t available because schools haven’t seen science exam scores.
Chicago union creates ringtone to curb immigrant deportation
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago hotel and restaurant workers union has created a cellphone ringtone that’s meant to curb arrest and deportation of immigrants.
Drones found near Chicago Executive Airport prompt warnings
WHEELING, Ill. (AP) — At least two incidents of drones found near a Chicago-area airport have prompted alerts and warnings.
Fairground group wants to sell building name rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The nonprofit foundation designed to help upkeep Illinois’ fairgrounds plans on selling naming rights to state fair buildings to help pay for improvements.
Man jumps into moving car to save driver having a seizure
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have hailed a northern Illinois man a hero after he jumped through the open window of a moving car to save the driver, who was having a seizure.
Mike Tyson Says McGregor Will “look Ridiculous” in Fight Against Mayweather
Mike Tyson says Conor McGregor will embarass himself in a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. Dana White says the terms have been confirmed on McGregor’s end for the fight, and 80% of the deal has been made.
LeBron James Alone is No Match for Golden State
LeBron Jame’s triple double last night in Game 2 still wasn’t enough to overcome the super powers of Golden State. With an impressive Game 2 win, 132-113, LeBron and the Cavs has some serious work to do
Gloria M. McNeely
Gloria M. McNeely, 75, of Avon, Illinois passed away at 11:14 AM Friday, June 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Sunday, May 10, 1942 in Dayton, OH to Harold and Kathryn (Sullivan) Wilson. She
Runners cross the finish line at Run Galesburg Run
You could not ask for a better day for the 6th annual Run Galesburg Run.
Jimmy D. Hutchings
Jimmy Dean Hutchings, 61, of Galesburg, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at home. Jimmy was born January 31, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Marvin and Shirley Hutchings. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1974. He
A. Vic Bizarri
A. Vic Bizarri, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:30 pm Friday, June 2, 2017 at Bounce Back Rehabilitation at Seminary Manor. He was born February 21, 1945 in Galesburg the son of Archie and Lola Brown
Marjorie F. Cole and William D. Cole
Marjorie F. “Marge” Cole, 92, and William D. “Bill” Cole, 95, of Galesburg, formerly of Williamsfield, both died at Rosewood Care Center, Marge on June 3, 2016 and Bill on May 1, 2017. Cremation has been accorded.
Carbondale prepares for August solar eclipse
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Preparations are under way for a solar eclipse festival in a southern Illinois community that’s expected to have one of the longest durations of total darkness.
Authorities release names of 2 women, infant dead after fire
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two women and an infant girl found dead following a weekend house fire in northern Illinois.
City of Mattoon poised to tear down 3 vacant houses
MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois city of Mattoon is set to demolish three vacant houses.