Blues hand Kings worst defeat of season, 7-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The struggling St. Louis Blues got goals from seven players and routed the Los Angeles Kings 7-2 on Saturday, handing them their worst defeat of the season.
Gionta, Nash help streaking Bruins power past Chicago 7-4
BOSTON (AP) – Brian Gionta and Rick Nash each scored a power-play goal and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4 Saturday to complete a 6-0 homestand.
Survey: Job, salary prospects improving for UI graduates
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A recent survey indicates that University of Illinois graduates are finding better career prospects and are getting higher salaries.
Chicago announces new funding to battle opioid crisis
CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago is spending an additional $225,000 to battle the opioid epidemic.
Cedar Creek Hall taking shape at former Galesburg Legion
The Galesburg American Legion has been sold and will soon be open at Cedar Creek Hall.
Illinois governor candidates at odds on marijuana use
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Democratic candidates for governor say it’s time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana, while Republican candidates oppose the idea.
Governors State University trustees vote to freeze tuition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. (AP) – Governors State University trustees have unanimously voted to freeze tuition at the suburban Chicago school for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Chicago toddler accidentally shoots, injures cousin
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Police say a three-year-old boy accidentally shot his 9-year-old cousin in the arm with a gun he’d found in a residence.
High school coach charged with sexually assaulting students
VERNON HILLS, Ill. (AP) – Police in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills say a high school soccer coach who allegedly engaged in “unlawful sexual acts” with three boys has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges.
Central Illinois roadway named for fallen Navy SEAL
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (AP) – A roadway in the central Illinois city of Chillicothe has been named in honor of a Navy SEAL killed in action last year.
Deputy accused of failing to investigate domestic battery
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A Lake County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with felony official misconduct after he allegedly responded to domestic battery call by doing nothing more than encourage a woman to get back in a
French league will investigate fan violence in Lille
PARIS (AP) The French football league says it will open disciplinary proceedings following the violent incidents that marred a league match between Lille and Montpellier.
KWB Paints on Main opens Downtown – Grand Opening Saturday, March 10th
Kate Bullis is a Galesburg native who has always wanted to open a storefront on main street in Galesburg.
Jansrud wins super-G to secure World Cup discipline title
KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) Kjetil Jansrud secured the men’s World Cup super-G title by winning the penultimate race of the season on Sunday.
De Villiers century takes South Africa 139 ahead of Aus
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) AB de Villiers’ 126 not out pushed South Africa’s lead over Australia to 139 runs in the second test at St. George’s Park on Sunday.
Wallace wins Indian Open in playoff vs fellow Brit Johnson
NEW DELHI (AP) Matt Wallace birdied the first playoff hole against fellow Englishman Andrew ”Beef” Johnston to win the Indian Open on Sunday.
Melbourne begins defense of its NRL title with 1st-round win
SYDNEY (AP) Cameron Munster set up two tries in nine minutes late in the second half to give Melbourne a 36-18 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs, a successful start to the Storm’s defense of their National Rugby
Rambling on: Loyola up for first NCAA tourney in 33 years
CHICAGO (AP) Loyola of Chicago coach Porter Moser recalled dinners with Rick Majerus.
BUBBLE WATCH: Davidson takes best shot; ‘Bama, USC wait
A barrage of 3-pointers gave Davidson a shot to make the NCAA Tournament.
Cal State Fullerton beats UC Irvine to win Big West Tourney
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Kyle Allman Jr. had his Big West Tournament Most Valuable Player Trophy next to him and looked at it with much satisfaction.