Teen gets probation, community service for attack on student
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago student has pleaded guilty to an attack on an eighth-grader that left the victim unconscious.
Bloomington woman gets 8 years in husband’s stabbing death
EUREKA, Ill. (AP) — A Bloomington woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her husband’s stabbing death last fall.
Illinois man found guilty in 2014 Rockford killings
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man accused in the 2014 shooting deaths of a woman, her two sons and her boyfriend has been found guilty of first-degree murder and home invasion.
Judge replaced in McDonald cover up case
CHICAGO (AP) — A new judge was appointed to preside over a case involving a Chicago police officer and two former officers charged with covering up what happened when a white officer fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald.
New SIU-Carbondale chancellor wants input on school’s future
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — The new chancellor of Southern Illinois University’s Carbondale campus says he wants public input to help develop future plans for the university.
Albania hires Christian Panucci as national team coach
TIRANA, Albania (AP) Albania has hired former Italy defender Christian Panucci as its national team coach, replacing Gianni de Biasi.
Nationals' Gonzalez looks to stay hot against Angels (Jul 19, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Washington Nationals boast a pair of aces, Max Scherzer and Steven Strasburg, who are a combined 21-8 this season.
Royals' Hammel hopes to put heat on Tigers (Jul 19, 2017)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The forecast calls for 90-plus degrees with the heat index a few degrees hotter when Kansas City Royals right-hander Jason Hammel throws his first pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at
Martinez might join D-backs to face Reds (Jul 19, 2017)
CINCINNATI — The Arizona Diamondbacks are struggling on offense, but they acquired a big-time bat on Tuesday night.
Cardinals target .500, look to take series from Mets (Jul 19, 2017)
NEW YORK — The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets are both near “round number” statistical achievements neither team really wanted to be associated with by July 19.
Jays' Sanchez looks for 2016 form against Red Sox (Jul 19, 2017)
BOSTON — It is safe to say 2016 was a dream season for Aaron Sanchez, the young right-hander going 15-2 and winning the American League ERA title with a 3.00 mark.
O's hope Gausman keeps starter streak going vs. Rangers (Jul 19, 2017)
BALTIMORE — The Orioles finally found some good starting pitching in the first two games of their four-game series with the Texas Rangers, a big reason Baltimore won both.
Davies goes for 12th win as Brewers take on Pirates (Jul 19, 2017)
PITTSBURGH — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zach Davies takes a gaudy 11-4 record into his Wednesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Giants, Indians shoot for series win in rubber game (Jul 19, 2017)
SAN FRANCISCO — Two teams whose mistakes have led to their demise this week nonetheless have an opportunity to record their first interleague-series win of the season when the Cleveland Indians and San Francisco Giants meet again
Rays, Faria hope to stay on roll versus A's (Jul 19, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Jake Faria went a combined 5-10 with a 3.99 ERA for Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham last season.