Jaguars claim OL Demetrius Rhaney off waivers from L.A. Rams
The Jacksonville Jaguars also released rookie lineman Parker Collins.
AP source: Cavaliers owner, Billups met for 2nd straight day
CLEVELAND (AP) Chauncey Billups once competed against the Cleveland Cavaliers as a player. He could be joining them as an executive.
2 adults, 1 child killed in southern Illinois vehicle crash
ANNA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two adults and a child were killed in vehicle and semi-trailer accident on Interstate 57 in southern Illinois.
Ex-lawmaker serving 8 years in prison for child porn dies
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois state representative who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges has died in prison.
The Latest: House speaker says he’ll work on budget solution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on the Illinois Legislature’s budget special session (all times local):
Chicago to host North American climate summit this fall
CHICAGO (AP) — The mayor of Chicago says the city will host a climate summit for North American cities this fall.
$80,000 raised online for family of missing Chinese scholar
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — An online fundraising effort has brought in more than $80,000 for the family of a visiting scholar from China who disappeared from the University of Illinois.
Yanks' Ellsbury hits BP, could return soon; Bird gets shot
NEW YORK (AP) Jacoby Ellsbury took batting practice and ran the bases Wednesday, and the New York Yankees are hoping to ”turn him loose” soon, according to general manager Brian Cashman.
Hamels could be back in Rangers rotation by next week
FRISCO, Texas (AP) Cole Hamels could be back in the Texas Rangers rotation as early as next week.
Fund to award nonprofits that contribute to the Knoxville community
The Knoxville Community Fund, which is held by the Galesburg Community Foundation, is opening its grant cycle beginning Saturday July 1st.
Jaguars claim OL Rhaney off waivers, release Collins
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed offensive lineman Demetrius Rhaney off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams.
Durbin and Duckworth warn of Illinois transportation shutdown
Tens of thousands of jobs could be lost across the state if the Governor and legislators don’t soon reach a deal on a budget.
Francisco Lindor can't wait to play in Puerto Rico in 2018
Lindor chats with Andre about the Tribe’s PR trip in 2018.
Clint Bowyer: The Race That Changed My Life | NASCAR RACE HUB
Clint Bowyer was not on the list of drivers to watch when the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series headed to road courses. That all changed at Sonoma in 2012.
Gale Scholars Program could take a hit thanks to the state budget impasse
Through both funding of MAP grants and general education spending, the ongoing state budget impasse has already had an impact on the George Washington Gale Scholars Program — which provides Galesburg High School students essentially free tuition
Packers' Letroy Guion arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Letroy Guion has been arrested in Hawaii
Brett Cecil discusses the recent tweaks he's made
Brett Cecil credits his recent improvement to a few subtle tweaks that he’s made.
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn leaves F1 team
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Monisha Kaltenborn left her position as team principal and chief executive officer of the Sauber Formula One team on Wednesday night, disrupting the team’s preparations for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Every NFL team’s most likely future Hall of Famer
What players are likely to make the Hall of Fame from the Jaguars, Dolphins and Buccaneers?
Kvitova puts on confident display in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova produced her most encouraging result since returning from a knife attack to advance to the quarterfinals of the Aegon Classic, a Wimbledon warmup tournament.