Former Indiana coach makes return appearance with Buckeyes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Six years ago, Kevin Wilson started hammering away at Indiana’s languishing football program.
Maine-New Hampshire matchup no mere opening act
(STATS) – Upper New England’s most storied football rivalry is taking a break from tradition. When it comes to recent history, Joe Harasymiak is hoping more change is about to take place.
Texans-Cowboys game canceled after being moved from floods
Texans-Cowboys game canceled after being moved from floods
GHS Volleyball drops home opener to Quincy
Last night the Silver Streaks girls hosted the Quincy Blue Devils for their home opener but would fall in two matches 25-18, 25-10.
John W. Pasco
John W. “Jack” Pasco, 83, of Galesburg, died at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 24, 1934, in Galesburg, the son of Mike and Stella (Joseph) Pasco. He
Edward L. Lindsey Jr.
Edward Lee Lindsey, Jr., 72 of Galesburg, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born January 24, 1945 in Galesburg, the son of Edward L. Lindsey,
Coroner: Mother, twin daughters suffered gunshot wounds
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Preliminary autopsy results show a Chicago-area mother suffered a gunshot wound to the head and her twin 5-year-old daughters each were shot more than once in what authorities are investigating as murders and a
Group formed to ensure neighborhoods boosted by Obama Center
CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will head a community economic development organization created to ensure neighborhoods will benefit from the planned Obama Presidential Center.
Chicago police superintendent to receive new kidney
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is set for a kidney transplant.
Illinois auto museum to open exhibit about Princess Diana
VOLO, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois auto museum is featuring a special exhibit about Princess Diana.
Barbara Byrd-Bennett arrives at West Virginia federal prison
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has reported to Alderson Federal Prison Camp, a minimum security facility in West Virginia.
Bloomington mayor takes leave of absence for medical reasons
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of the central Illinois city of Bloomington says he’s taking a temporary leave of absence for medical-related reasons.
Arenado bests Saupold this time as Rockies top Tigers 7-3
Michael Fulmer falls to 10-12
Pair of HRs by Polanco spark Twins in 6-4 win vs. White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco homered twice and Ervin Santana struck out seven while pitching into the seventh inning, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Matt Carpenter homers, Cardinals beat up on Brewers 10-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Matt Carpenter hit a two-run homer and Luke Voit drove in four runs, backing Luke Weaver’s 10-strikeout night in a 10-2 win Tuesday over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Arrieta continues strong second half, Cubs beat Pirates 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta continued his dominant second half with six innings of two-hit ball, Ben Zobrist homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Tuesday night.
War chant prohibited at University of Illinois games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois chancellor says dropping the school’s “war chant” at sporting events was ultimately his call and that there aren’t plans to eliminate the Fighting Illini nickname or a popular band medley
Superintendent Wilder pleased with passing of school funding reform, but has concerns
Yesterday the Illinois Senate passed SB1947 – considered to be the compromise between General Assembly Democrats and Republicans – which funds an Evidence Based Model.
Italy's anti-doping agency seeks to lengthen Errani's ban
ROME (AP) Italy’s anti-doping agency is appealing to lengthen the two-month ban handed to former French Open finalist Sara Errani.
World Cup qualifying in Africa: How it stands
The competition between Nigeria and Cameroon will draw the most attention when World Cup qualifying in Africa returns with two matches squeezed into six days.