Jim Lee’s “exit interview”
Will Stevenson talked with WGIL’s Jim Lee one final time Wednesday, before he left the building for the last time after 22 years, heading into retirement.
White Sox activate Rodon from DL
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have activated left-hander Carlos Rodon in time for Wednesday’s start against the New York Yankees.
Possible damaging winds coming to Galesburg after midnight
The National Weather Service is warning of severe storms late this evening with a possibility for damaging winds.
Illinois woman charged in baby daughter’s suffocation death
ALORTON, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois woman has been charged in the death of her 6-month-old daughter who authorities say suffocated last month.
Illinois universities in jeopardy of losing accreditation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state budget impasse could affect the accreditation of Illinois universities, which have seen deep cuts in state funding in the nearly three years lawmakers have failed to agree on a spending plan.
NIU board of trustees faces lawsuit over president severance
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — A member of the DeKalb County Board is suing Northern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees in an effort to void a $600,000 severance payment to the school’s departing president.
Illinois tells court it can’t pay much more for Medicaid
CHICAGO (AP) — A lawyer has told a federal judge in a civil case surrounding billions of dollars in unpaid Medicaid bills that trying to squeeze money out of Illinois as it heads into a third year without
Amtrak offers discount for travel to view solar eclipse
CHICAGO (AP) — Amtrak is offering discounted tickets for passengers traveling to southern Illinois to view the upcoming total solar eclipse.
Giant deer sculpture on display along Chicago’s riverfront
CHICAGO (AP) — Visitors to Chicago’s downtown riverfront will be able to see a new public art sculpture featuring a giant deer.
Trump welcomes World Series champion Cubs to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House.
Montero says goodbye to Cubs hours after blasting Arrieta
WASHINGTON (AP) — Catcher Miguel Montero is saying his goodbyes to the Cubs and city of Chicago.
Blues’ Berglund out until December with dislocated shoulder
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blues center Patrik Berglund is expected to be out until December after having surgery to repair a dislocated left shoulder.
Diamondbacks rally past Cardinals 6-5 for 4th straight win
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Herrmann hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Abreu helps White Sox rally for 4-3 win over Yankees
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu hit a game-ending, two-run single off Dellin Betances, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
Nats, Scherzer beat Cubs, Arrieta in Cy Young showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer allowed one run and two hits as the Washington Nationals knocked Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta out in the fifth inning on the way to a 6-1 victory Tuesday night in a showdown
Hammond’s bill passes both houses of the General Assembly
Even as the state continues working on the state budget impasse, other work is getting done in Springfield.
Lorraine M. Holcomb
Mrs. Lorraine M. Holcomb, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 2:20 pm Tuesday June 27, 2017 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 6, 1928 in Galesburg the daughter of Alvin P. and Florence Johnson
Phil Jackson parts ways with the Knicks — what went wrong? | THE HERD
Colin explains what went wrong in New York.
Ex-Indiana running back sentenced for child solicitation
WINCHESTER, Ind. (AP) Former Indiana running back Kiante Enis has been sentenced to about eight months in jail after pleading guilty to charges he had sexual activities with a 13-year-old girl.
Is San Diego worth investing in another major sports team?
A look at the future of San Diego and major sports teams.