Watkins frustrated, but confident in Rams' offense
Sammy Watkins realizes the size of his next NFL contract depends partly on his numbers for the Los Angeles Rams this season.
Carr might return for Raiders for Chargers
The boost the Oakland Raiders are looking for could be under center against the Los Angeles Chargers at home on Sunday.
49ers still in search of first win versus Redskins
The San Francisco 49ers’ quest for their first win of the season brings them to the nation’s capital this weekend.
Can the Titans rebound against the Colts?
Say this much for Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey: He’s got a cheeky sense of humor.
Council to consider naming East Main Underpass after Rev. John Sibley

The Galesburg City Council will vote on a resolution this Monday to name the East Main Street Underpass after the late Rev. Jon Sibley Sr.
Governor’s opioid task force begins statewide listening tour
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Members of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new Opioid Prevention and Intervention Task Force are touring Illinois to gather information about the opioid epidemic in the hopes of bringing down the number of overdose deaths.
$9M settlement completed in case of man exonerated of murder
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A deal to settle a lawsuit by a man who spent 15 years in prison for a murder he was later exonerated of has cleared its last hurdle.
$16M federal grant will increase Chicago’s electric fleet
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s effort to increase electric transportation has received a $15.5 million federal grant.
Crews begin remodeling Moline’s oldest home, built in 1858
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Crews have begun remodeling a more than 150-year-old house that’s considered the oldest home in Moline.
Suburban Chicago man sentenced for attempted murder
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man will serve a 12-year prison sentence for an attempted murder during which he used social media to get his intended victim outside.
Judge: Man unfit for trial in shooting of Amtrak conductor
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A retired federal law enforcement officer from Wisconsin has been found mentally unfit to stand trial for the May shooting of an Amtrak conductor.
Man pleads not guilty to new charge in Chinese scholar case
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A 28-year-old accused in the abduction of a University of Illinois scholar from China has pleaded not guilty to a new, more serious charge of kidnapping resulting in death.
Body found in car is that of missing Loves Park woman
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A body found in an auto pulled from the Rock River on Sunday has been identified as that of a missing northern Illinois woman.
University of Illinois to create free-speech task force
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois is appointing a task force to develop policies to avoid issues with disruptions while maintaining free speech and a welcoming environment.
Boos and Brews tonight raising money for Discovery Depot

The second annual Boos and Brews is being held tonight at Iron Spike.
Strasburg, Nationals beat Cubs 5-0, force NLDS to Game 5
CHICAGO (AP) — Stephen Strasburg shook off an illness and all doubts about his mettle to pitch seven dominant innings, Michael A. Taylor hit a late grand slam and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0
David “Chip” L. Campbell

David L. “Chip” Campbell, 40, of Little York, IL died at 11:13 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2017 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth. He was born on January 25, 1977 in Monmouth, IL, the son of
Churchill girls basketball teams sweeps Stark County

The Churchill Jr. High Basketball teams swept Stark County last night.
Stafford practices for Lions despite ankle issue
He was sacked six times in last weekend’s game
Preview: Wild at Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks will look to stay unbeaten in regulation time when they host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night at the United Center.

