Cubs draft son of woman killed in 2015 church shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have drafted Chris Singleton, whose mother was among those killed two years ago during the shooting inside a South Carolina church.
Illinois seeks new operator for shuttered Rend Lake Resort
WHITTINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The state is seeking a new operator for a southern Illinois conference center and resort that was closed last year due to safety concerns.
Authorities: 4 dead after freight train hits van in Illinois
NOKOMIS, Ill. (AP) — Police say four people in their 70s and 80s have died after a freight train hit the van in which they were riding in central Illinois.
Chicago juvenile detention center to offer barber classes
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say juveniles detained at a Chicago detention center will have a chance to take barber classes.
Crime prompts Enterprise CarShare to leave Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Enterprise CarShare has announced it will stop doing business in Chicago indefinitely due to the theft or vandalism of its vehicles.
Thames’ homer leads Brewers to 7-6 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eric Thames homered and drove in three runs, Matt Garza pitched five innings in his first start after a short stint on the disabled list, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals
Granderson snaps tie with 300th HR, Mets rally past Cubs 9-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Curtis Granderson opened a five-run eighth inning with his 300th homer, a tiebreaking shot that helped the New York Mets rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 9-4 victory Wednesday night.
Castillo hits grand slam, Orioles beat White Sox 10-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Welington Castillo hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a six-game losing streak with a rain-delayed 10-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Eleanor J. Billings
Eleanor Jean Billings, 89, of Galesburg, died at 11:34 a.m. Monday June 12, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1927 in Gilman, Illinois the daughter of Helen Pilcher. She married Lee
Report: Myles Garrett expected to be ‘fine’ after suffering foot injury in practice
The Browns were given a scare on Wednesday.
Grading Jordan Pickford's record-breaking transfer to Everton from Sunderland
Everton broke the bank to sign Jordan Pickford, but is the English goalkeeper worth it?
Leonard Ellerbe confirms Floyd Mayweather is the ‘A-Side’ in bout against Conor McGregor
It’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, not the other way around
Blimp goes down at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) A blimp flying over the U.S. Open has gone down and the aircraft’s operator says he doesn’t know if the pilot is alive.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says eye 'perfect' after latest surgery
After meeting with his doctor, Mike Zimmer says his surgically-repaired right eye is looking good
Boy drowns in Avon over weekend, investigation continues
Knox County Coroner Mark Thomas says he pronounced a four-year-old boy dead Saturday night after an apparent drowning in Avon.
Blimp goes down at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) A blimp flying over the U.S. Open has gone down and the aircraft’s operator says he doesn’t know if the pilot is alive.
Boxing champion Wilder arrested for marijuana possession
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has been arrested for marijuana possession.
Mike Zimmer says eye is doing great
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says the retina in his right eye that has required eight surgeries is ”perfect” as he prepares to take a little break before training camp.
Jaguars' Blake Bortles plans work on mechanics with trip to L.A.
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles heads to LA for a month of training at 3DQB.
Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates on their last days in San Diego
Two of the all-time great Chargers talk about leaving San Diego.