SIU associate dean aims to grow promotional efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new associate dean at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is looking to expand the school’s promotional efforts.
Medal of Honor recipient humbled by appreciation in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Medal of Honor recipient says he’s humbled by the appreciation he’s been shown by the people in Illinois.
205 discusses streaming meetings and registration fees
Several items were up for discussion and some approved at last night’s District 205 Board of Education meeting.
U of Illinois to exclusively use block ‘I’ logo from now on
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois’ Champaign-Urbana campus says it will only use the block letter “I” logo from now on.
Illinois makes long-delayed move to replace lottery manager
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois has made a long-delayed move toward replacing the private manager of the lottery, years after the first of two governors tried to fire the current manager for missing sales goals.
Homers by Bryant, Rizzo power Cubs to 15-5 rout of Reds
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo hit back-to-back homers to cap a five-run fourth inning, and the Chicago Cubs continued their recent dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a 15-5 victory Monday night.
Wisconsin beats NZ Breakers 85-75 in overseas opener
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Wisconsin got off to a winning start on its five-game trip to New Zealand and Australia on Tuesday, beating the New Zealand Breakers 85-75.
Preview: Twins vs. Indians
The Minnesota Twins look to gain ground on the Cleveland Indians, who are in Minneapolis for a three-game series at Target Field
Preview: Brewers vs. Pirates
Neil Walker faces his original team when the Milwaukee Brewers face the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park
Candlelight Vigil held in wake of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia
Led by members of the Galesburg NAACP and March On: Indivisible Knox County, area residents gathered on the Knox County Courthouse lawn Sunday for a candlelight vigil.
Wolfsburg defender John Brooks could miss Bundesliga opener
BERLIN (AP) United States defender John Anthony Brooks injured his thigh in his competitive debut for Wolfsburg and could miss the Bundesliga club’s opener against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Albers gets shot with Mariners against Orioles (Aug 15, 2017)
SEATTLE — When a teenage James Paxton was being recruited by the University of Kentucky baseball program, he was shown around campus by a fellow Canadian left-hander, Andrew Albers.
Phillies' Leiter returns from 'pen to start against Padres (Aug 15, 2017)
SAN DIEGO — The Philadelphia Phillies are turning to Mark Leiter Jr. to oppose the San Diego Padres in the middle outing of a three-game series on Tuesday night.
Royals' Hammel faces former team, A's (Aug 15, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. — When he looked back Monday to his time with the Oakland Athletics in 2014, Kansas City Royals right-hander Jason Hammel had bittersweet memories.
Rockies' Freeland, back from groin ailment, faces Braves (Aug 15, 2017)
DENVER — The best-case scenario will unfold Tuesday for rookie Kyle Freeland when he returns to the Colorado Rockies’ rotation and starts against the Atlanta Braves.
Rangers' Griffin gets another shot at Tigers (Aug 15, 2017)
ARLINGTON, Texas — In a previous matchup this season pitting Texas Rangers right-hander A.J. Griffin and Detroit right-hander Justin Verlander, the Tigers delivered a fourth-round knockout.
Cubs hope Bryant stays hot vs. Reds (Aug 15, 2017)
CHICAGO — Whatever the hitch was in Kris Bryant’s swing, it is no longer an issue.
Greinke stellar as D-backs shutout Astros
Ketel Marte and J.D. Martinez had RBI doubles for the Diamondbacks.
Gallagher's grand night fuels Royals win over Athletics
The Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night.
Gallagher hits slam for 1st MLB homer, Royals beat A's 6-2 (Aug 14, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Cam Gallagher hit a grand slam for his first career home run and second big league hit, leading the Kansas City Royals past the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night.