Gambler tied to golfer Phil Mickelson gets 5 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) A Las Vegas gambler linked to golfer Phil Mickelson has been sentenced to five years in prison for his federal conviction on insider trading charges.
No Fun League: Adrian Beltre Gets Ejected
Adrian Beltre and his light hearted antics got him into some trouble on Wednesday night where he got ejected in the 8th inning after going 3-3 for the night. Beltre wasn’t standing in the on-deck circle, and
Cowboy’s David Irving Injured His Nipple at Camp
Dallas Cowboys defensive end David Irving tweeted that he lost his nipple ring during the team’s training camp. He said, “It hurt so bad I just had to let the world know,” Irving after practice on Wednesday.
Boat of Men Drag Shark On a Speed Boat
A Facebook user posted a video of him and his friend(s) dragging a shark they found on a rope while the shark trashes through the waves. The Facebook user says the shark was already dead when they
Trump Bans Trans in the Military
President Donald Trump has bi-passed media to announce on Twitter a potential Transgender military ban, just a day after the senate passed a vote on healthcare reform. With public out cry of equal rights, it’s uncertain if
Kathleen M. Haptonstall
Kathleen “Katie” M. (Mattheson) Haptonstall, 43, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Memorials can be made
Former nonprofit leader sentenced for bankruptcy fraud
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois nonprofit director who federal prosecutors say filed for bankruptcy 10 times in five years has been sentenced to a year in prison for fraud. Fifty-eight-year-old Mark McFarland of Springfield
Illinois man pleads guilty to seeking bribes in Afghanistan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 48-year-old central Illinois man who worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan has pleaded guilty to soliciting $320,000 in bribes from Afghan contractors.
Lawmakers to meet for 2nd day of school funding session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Lawmakers are expected in Springfield for the second day of a legislative special session on school funding. However, not much action is expected Thursday after a slow first day.
IDNR has information for pheasant hunters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state of Illinois Department of Natural Resources is providing information to controlled pheasant hunters for the 2017-18 hunting season.
2 iron lions that sit outside Kankakee library get makeover
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — Two 146-year-old lion statues that sit in front of the Kankakee Public Library are undergoing restoration work.
Lawyer: No bribe money earmarked for US in oligarch case
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago lawyer for a Ukrainian oligarch charged in an international bribery case says new claims that some bribe money was earmarked for people in the U.S. are false.
Records: Student-loan forgiveness has halted under Trump
The Education Department says it has not approved any applications for student-loan forgiveness in cases of possible fraud since President Donald Trump took office.
Civil rights groups join Chicago police reform lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) — Major civil rights groups have joined a class-action lawsuit seeking to force Chicago to reform the nation’s second largest police force with direct court oversight.
Former detective who stole drugs gets 11-year sentence
CHICAGO (AP) — A former suburban Chicago police detective who pleaded guilty earlier this year to stealing drugs from his department’s evidence room has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Duckworth, Chicago mayor criticize Trump transgender policy
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel are among the Illinois politicians criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Arrieta helps Cubs stay hot with 8-3 victory over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night to move into first in the NL Central.
Power of Purple challenge continues to raise funds and awareness for Relay for Life
Held at a different time each year, the Relay for Life’s Power of Purple is a month-long challenge for community leaders to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.
DeJong continues hot streak as Cardinals roll past Rockies
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul DeJong homered and Randal Grichuk had a career-high four hits as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Brewers make trade with White Sox for reliever Swarzak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired reliever Anthony Swarzak in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.