Marlins trade David Phelps to Mariners for 4 prospects
The Marlins have traded right-handed reliever David Phelps to the Seattle Mariners for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Brayan Hernandez.
Iowa receives $5 million donation to endow athletic director
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) The University of Iowa athletic department has received a $5 million donation to endow its athletic director position.
The Latest: Official asks OJ Simpson thoughts amid robbery
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) The Latest on O.J. Simpson’s parole hearing (all times local):
Panda Released by Red Sox, Signs Minor SF Deal
Third baseman Pablo Sandoval has struck a minor league deal to return to the San Francisco Giants after being a $95 million Red Sox bust. MLB rumors: Sandoval signs deal with Giants Via www.si.com Here are the
Cowboy Off Hook For Possible Assault
Police said Wednesday the investigation was suspended “due to the lack of a complaint,” against Ezekiel Elliott and that no other witnesses had come forward. Police suspend investigation into incident involving Ezekiel Elliott at Dallas bar Via
OJ Parole Hearing Today
O.J. Simpson could walk out of prison a free man later this year if he can convince four Nevada parole board members on Thursday that he’s remorseful and poses no threat to society. What to expect from
Yosemite Wildfires Threaten Thousands
A massive wildfire in Mariposa County triggered a new round of evacuations Tuesday as flames threatened power lines that feed Yosemite National Park, officials said. Thousands flee raging wildfire near Yosemite National Park Via feeds.foxnews.com 07/20/2017 3:49
John McCain Diagnosed With Aggressive Brain Tumor
Senator John McCain, former Republican presidential candidate, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. A brain tumor was removed from McCain along with a blood clot in a surgery at the Mayo Clinic on Friday, a spokesperson said
Attorney appointed to serve as next deputy mayor of Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney who advises on infrastructure and regulatory issues has been appointed Chicago’s next deputy mayor.
New chance for involvement in a local play
What started out as money that will help those with developmental disabilities in Knox County will also end up helping the community as a whole.
Man, 2 children wounded in shooting while stopping for treat
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a man and his two young children were wounded in a shooting while they stopped to buy an icy treat.
Robotic underwater lab helps track Lake Erie water toxins
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A robotic underwater laboratory has been deployed in Lake Erie to detect toxins produced by harmful algae that threaten city water supplies.
Bridge renamed for late Illinois State Police sergeant
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — A bridge over the Mississippi River has been renamed for an Illinois State Police officer who died near the bridge 16 years ago.
Galena to dedicate garden to friend of Lincoln’s, Grant’s
GALENA, Ill. (AP) — Galena will celebrate the revitalization of a downtown park and name it for a native son.
Rauner tours northern Illinois flooding damage
ROUND LAKE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner toured flood damage in northern Illinois for the second time in a week as recovery efforts continued in some areas and others brace for more high water.
Hastert fitted with electronic monitor; photo released
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago sheriff’s department says it has fitted Dennis Hastert with the kind of electronic monitoring that’s typically used when recent convicts are placed on home confinement.
Defense: Chicago officer’s murder trial should be moved
CHICAGO (AP) — The defense attorney for a Chicago police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a black teen said he plans to seek to move the trial outside Cook County.
Illinois foundation to sell naming rights at fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is looking to sell naming rights of the state fairground buildings in Springfield and Du Quoin to help pay a backlog of maintenance repairs, but the state Department of Agriculture
Dodgers win 11th straight, spoil Moncada’s White Sox debut
CHICAGO (AP) — Kike Hernandez had two home runs to lead the surging Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9-1 victory Wednesday night in a rain-shortened game, spoiling the Chicago White Sox debut of top prospect Yoan Moncada.
DeGrom wins seventh straight start, Mets top Cardinals 7-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Staked to an early lead, Jacob deGrom pitched into the seventh inning and won his career-best seventh straight start as the Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Wednesday.