Abingdon native at center of eclipse viewing
Cody Johnson of Abingdon graduates from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in December, after spending his time there on a full scholarship, majoring in mechanical engineering. He’ll also be on campus Monday as SIUC is the epicenter
District 208 Superintendent excited about the work being done at ROWVA
ROWVA District 208 kicked off the new school year on Tuesday. Superintendent Joe Sornberger gave WGIL an update on some building improvements, like the new entry way for the high school.
New Mexico pushing to keep momentum going
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexico is looking to keep pushing forward coming off a 9-4 season and consecutive bowl appearances, including the program’s first postseason win since 2007.
TV information for Sporting KC-FC Dallas match Saturday
Sporting Kansas City’s match vs. FC Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 19, will be televised on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus and FOX Sports Midwest Plus.
Grigor Dimitrov rallies past Juan Martin del Potro in Ohio
MASON, Ohio (AP) Grigor Dimitrov rallied from 4-1 second-set deficit for a 6-3, 7-5 win over Juan Martin del Potro and reached the Western & Southern Open quarterfinals on Thursday.
Diamondbacks' De La Rosa to undergo 2nd Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Rubby De La Rosa will undergo a second Tommy John surgery.
49ers rookie LB Foster limited by injury to right shoulder
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker Reuben Foster has a mild AC joint sprain in his surgically repaired right shoulder.
Cardinals' receiving issues complicated by John Brown's health woes
Lingering quadriceps injury is the latest in a series of health problems for Cardinals speedster
After a decade of missed playoffs, Bucs, Jags look to change things this season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars look to end their playoff drought this season.
How are the Chargers viewed on the east coast?
The Loose Cannons take a look at how the Chargers are viewed on the East Coast.
Are the Chargers fighting for LA the wrong way?
Are the Chargers trying too hard off the field to win LA fans?
Crew claims Florida to Cuba powerboat record in choppy seas
HAVANA (AP) A team led by a California-based businessman is claiming a record for a powerboat crossing from Florida to Cuba.
Mylan , US Finalize $465 Million in Epipen Settlement
Mylan NV came under fire for raising the Epipen, which saves many people every day from life threatening allergic reactions, $600, from $100. A $465 million settlement has been settled with the U.S. Justice Department, resolving claims
Asylum Seekers From US to Canada Tripled in July
The number of asylum seekers crossing the U.S. border into Canada more than tripled last month. More than 3,100 people walked across the border in July as refugees, most of which went to the french-speaking providence of
Apple’s Tim Cook Publicly Disagrees With the President
Apple CEO Tim Cook has voiced an opposition to President Donald Trump after he blamed white nationalists and anti-racism activists equally for violence in Virginia over the weekend. Cook is joined by a slew of other businesses
Mayweather and McGregor to Wear 8-ounce Gloves
The NSAC voted unanimously in favor of a one-time exception that will allow both Mayweather and McGregor to wear 8-ounce gloves in their 154-pound bout, oppose to 10 ounce gloves normally worn in any boxing match contested
Bennett: White Players Can Help Anthem Protest Too
Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett had been thinking about protesting the anthem all summer but after the events in Charlottesville this weekend he made his decision. Bennett also goes on to say that the conversation about anthem
Abingdon Community Festival opens next week
The Abingdon Community Festival has been going on so long many attendees this year may not even remember the first one.
Illinois Democrats gather in Springfield, but not at fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Democrats are gathering for the annual Illinois State Fair campaign rally – without stopping at the fair.
Vernon D. Mathews
Vernon D. “Speck” Mathews, 91, of Galesburg, died at 4:22 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at home. He was born July 18, 1926, in Salem Township, the son of Robert Cyrus and Edna Lavinia (Suydam) Mathews.