Eric Dickerson gives his thoughts on California’s possible ban of youth football
Rams legend Eric Dickerson believes the choice to play should be up to the parent and the kid.
Jaguars to play in stadium renamed TIAA Bank Field in 2018
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars will play in a renamed stadium next season.
Brewers notes: Gallardo returns fighting for a job
Once an anchor of the Brewers’ rotation, Yovani Gallardo is fighting for a spot on the 25-man roster
Twins great Morris overwhelmed after Hall of Fame tour
After touring the Baseball Hall of Fame, former Twins pitcher Jack Morris was star-struck
Dutcher on Kell’s return: ‘There’s no replacing experience’
The Aztecs are a better team when Trey Kell is healthy and in the lineup.
Moline man arrested on weapons charges
A Moline felon out on parole was arrested early Friday morning on weapons charges.
Big Event At Knoxville High School And A Mid-Year Update
Knoxville District 202 is hosting a fundraising event to support the construction of a new press box at their baseball diamond. Baseball Hall of Famer, former Chicago Cub, Andre Dawson will be available for pictures and autographs. Superintendent
Deere reports 1Q loss
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co. says it swung to a first-quarter loss of $535.1 million, though sales soared and the company easily beat Wall Street expectations when one-time charges are removed.
Student posing with rifle charged with disorderly conduct
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago high school student has been arrested after posting photos on social media showing him holding an assault-style rifle.
Ex-Madigan aide arrested for violating order of protection
CHICAGO (AP) — An ex-campaign worker for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s Democratic organization has been arrested for allegedly violating a protective order.
Senior Hall of Fame to induct U of I basketball coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A former University of Illinois head basketball coach is being inducted into the state’s Senior Hall of Fame.
Can middle-class candidate defeat millionaires in Illinois?
CHICAGO (AP) — A former math professor who reported income of less than $35,000 last year is campaigning as a middle-class candidate in an Illinois governor’s race that includes a couple millionaires and a billionaire.
Kase scores as Ducks knock off Blackhawks, 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Ondrej Kase had a goal and two assists, Adam Henrique scored in the third period and the Anaheim Ducks handed the Chicago Blackhawks their eighth straight loss with a 3-2 victory on Thursday night.
2 faculty members donate $1M to Illinois State University
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State University is receiving a $1 million donation from two long-time faculty members. Officials say it’s the largest faculty cash gift in the university’s history.
Brewer scores 34, paces Southeast Missouri St. to 80-73 win
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Freshman Ledarrius Brewer scored 34 points with seven 3-pointers — both career-highs — and Southeast Missouri State jumped ahead early to defeat Eastern Illinois 80-73 Thursday night.
Blackhawks trade D Pokka to Senators for C DiDomenico
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Ville Pokka to the Ottawa Senators for center Chris DiDomenico.
Illinois judge convicted of fraud, illegally pocketing $300K
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Cook County judge of fraudulently obtaining mortgages for Chicago investment properties and illegally pocketing more than $300,000.
Prosecutors say they’ve held plea talks in kidnapping case
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors say they’ve held talks on a possible plea deal with the suspect charged with kidnapping and killing a University of Illinois scholar from China.
No bond for man charged with Chicago police officer’s death
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has denied bond for a man with a long criminal history who is charged in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police commander.
Illinois schools say pension shift would be financial burden
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois school administrators say they cannot afford to pay teachers’ pension costs as part of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan to balance the state budget.