Hartman: The Padres should trade Renfroe only if they get a “big arm” in return
With the Eric Hosmer signing, the Padres have plenty of outfielders vying for one starting gig. What should the Padres do with Renfroe?
Governor candidate Daniel Biss brings progressive campaign to Galesburg
A man who has been recently closing the gap in polls in the Illinois Governor Democratic primary, campaigned in Galesburg last night at Knox College.
Delino’s Italian Deli and Bakery headed downtown
Delino’s Italian Deli and Bakery has been in existence for nearly 16 years, as a lunchtime favorite for many but also somewhat of a hidden secret. Jim and Beth Register have owned Delino’s Italian Deli and Bakery
Democrats take the capital city stage for governor debate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Six Illinois Democrats hoping for the chance to replace Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the fall square off in the state capital.
Couture, Boedker send Sharks to 3-2 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Logan Couture and Mikkel Boedker each had a goal and an assist, sending the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the slumping St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.
Duckworth promises to work for federal aid for veterans home
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she will help get federal money to tackle Legionella bacteria problems at the Illinois Veterans Home.
No bond for man who broke judge’s window with snowball
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has been ordered held without bond for using a snowball to shatter a window at a judge’s home.
Woman sues Twitter, Facebook, Google over 2015 Paris attacks
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago-area woman who was at a cafe in Paris during the 2015 attacks is suing Twitter, Facebook and Google alleging the sites helped aid the growth of the Islamic State group by giving
Appeals court reinstated jury award in fatal police shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Appellate Court has reinstated a Cook County jury’s decision to award $3.5 million to the family of a teen killed by a Chicago police officer in 2011.
Illinois to pick state’s ‘200 greatest’ to mark bicentennial
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois residents are invited to help choose the 200 greatest people, place and things in state history as part of Illinois’ bicentennial celebration.
Ball State beats NIU 77-68, keeps pace in MAC West
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Moses had 23 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, Tahjai Teague was one rebound shy of a double-double and Ball State beat Northern Illinois 77-68 on Tuesday night.
No. 2 Michigan St tops Illinois 81-61, seals share of title
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 19 points, Joshua Langford had 16 and No. 2 Michigan State beat Illinois 81-61 on Tuesday night, sealing a share of the Big Ten championship.
Guardian to make decisions about Amanda Ware’s children
CHICAGO (AP) — Decisions concerning the welfare of three children belonging to an Illinois woman whose first three children were drowned in 2003 have been placed in the hands of a guardian.
Illinois man to get treatment after threatening Trump online
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man will get mental health treatment and substance abuse counseling after pleading guilty to making online threats against President Donald Trump.
Brothers from St. Louis accused in Glen Carbon death
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Two brothers from St. Louis have been charged in the death of an acquaintance whose body was found in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Widow of slain police commander thanks Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The widow of the Chicago police commander who was fatally shot last week is thanking the city for what she calls an “outpouring of love and support.”
Senate plan would require rear-facing car seats until age 2
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate is endorsing a plan to require children to ride in rear-facing car seats until age 2.
Man who died in Yellowstone in 2017 was looking for treasure
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 53-year-old Illinois man who fell to his death in Yellowstone National Park last year was looking for a supposed hidden cache of gold and jewels.
Carbs, fats, genes? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows
CHICAGO (AP) — A precision nutrition approach to weight loss didn’t hold up in a study testing low fat versus low carb depending on dieters’ genetic or metabolic makeup.
Illinois private scholarship program applications to reopen
CHICAGO (AP) — The application system is scheduled to reopen next week for Illinois families wanting to apply for the state’s new private school scholarship program.