Week 3 of NFL Preseason – The QB Battle Continues
The third week of the NFL’s preseason is approaching and teams are entering a definitive phase of starters. The quarterback war for a starting position wages and the spots are there for the taking. Where NFL quarterback
City Council approves bid to install Broad Street – Carl Sandburg Drive traffic light
Galesburg Alderman approved a contract that includes installing a traffic light at the intersection of Carl Sandburg Drive and Broad Street.
Tennis opens at Centennial Tourney
The Galesburg High School Girls Tennis team opened up their new season at the Centennial Tournament in Champaign.
Boys Golf: Alleman over Galesburg 156 – 164
The Galesburg High School Boys Golf team hosted Alleman at Bunker Links last night. Owen Hawkins and Lucas Watson lead the Silver Streaks to keep the match close, but in the end fell to the Pioneers.
Polanco hits 3-run HR in both games, Twins split with White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit his second three-run homer of the day as the Minnesota Twins scored six times in the second inning and routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2 to split a doubleheader Monday night.
Sanchez, Abreu power White Sox past Twins 7-6 in 1st game
CHICAGO (AP) — Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 in the first game of a
More officers in Chicago police department get body cameras
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police department is moving closer to its goal of issuing body cameras to every patrol officer in the city.
Top Justice Department official to speak on crime in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A high-ranking Department of Justice official is slated to speak in Chicago later this year on the city’s fight to reduce the rate of violent crime.
Jury selection underway for Chicago officer in 2013 shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection is underway for the federal trial of a Chicago police officer accused of firing into a car full of teenagers in 2013, wounding two.
State board names 10 Illinois Teacher of the Year finalists
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Board of Education has named 10 finalists for 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
Chicago maintains opposition to court oversight of police
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit seeking federal court monitoring of reforms in its police department.
Head of FBI Chicago office retiring; taking security job
CHICAGO (AP) — The head of the FBI in Chicago is retiring after more than 20 years with the agency.
Illinois State Fair Grandstand sets record sales
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Fair Grandstand officials say this year’s fair surpassed a record-setting number of guests in 2016 with help from its music lineup.
Raikkonen to drive again for Ferrari in 2018 F1 championship
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) Kimi Raikkonen has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Ferrari and will race for the Italian Formula One team next year.
Austria without 4 regulars for Wales, Georgia qualifiers
VIENNA (AP) Austria will be without four injured regulars for the World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Georgia next month.
Ski star Johaug banned from 2018 Olympics in doping case
GENEVA (AP) Former Olympic champion Therese Johaug will miss the 2018 Winter Games after her ban in a steroid doping case was extended.
Nelson-led Brewers look to rebound vs. Giants (Aug 22, 2017)
SAN FRANCISCO — Jimmy Nelson will seek to regain the form that had him on pace for one of the greatest seasons in Milwaukee Brewers history when he faces the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
Inconsistent Nolasco gets nod for Angels vs. Rangers (Aug 22, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. — If there is one thing to say about Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco, it is that he is completely unpredictable.
Cardinals open light stretch of schedule vs. Padres (Aug 22, 2017)
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals got to be kids for a day on Sunday.
Rockies, Royals meet with eye on wild-card races (Aug 22, 2017)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals, two teams hoping to reach the postseason, open a three-game series Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.