Illinois asking for federal help after February flooding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The state of Illinois is asking the federal government to help residents in three counties who are recovering from flooding during February.
Illinois prisons agency needs $420M for rest of budget year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois prisons officials have told state lawmakers that they need an extra $420 million to get through the rest of the budget year.
Illinois governor traveling to Germany, Poland next week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’s traveling to Germany and Poland next week to try to draw more companies to Illinois.
Hotel figures show visitors are flocking to Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago played host to a record-setting number of visitors during the first three months of this year.
Rauner, leaders trade warnings over budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner is urging legislative leaders to agree on estimated available revenue before deciding how to spend it in the coming year.
Illinois governor signs plan to expand 5G technology
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a measure that local governments say would limit their ability to regulate big wireless facilities including AT&T and Verizon.
Semenya wins 800, completes middle-distance double
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) When Caster Semenya accepted the honor of being South Africa’s flag-bearer at the Commonwealth Games, she promised her country she’d bring home two gold medals.
Preview: Brewers at Mets
Mickey Callaway has led his New York Mets to a 10-1 record. They host the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series, beginning Friday.
Preview: Twins vs. White Sox
The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox on Friday to continue their four-game series. If Mother Nature cooperates, that is.
In your face! Giannis reaches new heights for Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo’s meme-worthy scowl started with a look in the mirror.
Donovan Mitchell's big rookie season heads into the playoffs
Over the course of Donovan Mitchell’s outstanding rookie season with Utah, Portland star Damian Lillard has become something of a mentor, regularly sending texts of encouragement.
Hurricanes beat Chiefs 25-13 in Super Rugby
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The Wellington-based Hurricanes scored two tries in the first five minutes of the second half to clinch a 25-13 win over the Hamilton-based Chiefs on Friday and their sixth straight win in Super
Comedy, music, and performances make up this weekend.
A much-anticipated show at the Orpheum Theatre comes to Galesburg tonight “An Evening with Kevin Smith” takes the stage tonight at 7:30 pm. Smith will follow up that show tomorrow night with his and Jason Mewes live
Cardinals benefiting from Reds' struggles
St. Louis Cardinals-Cincinnati Reds preview
Peru captain could miss World Cup in doping appeal case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero could miss the World Cup if the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal to increase his ban for a positive doping test is successful.
Finally: Miami's Ellington set to play a big postseason role
MIAMI (AP) The last time Wayne Ellington played any meaningful minutes in a postseason game was nine years ago.
Former Memphis walk-on says he's best receiver in NFL draft
Anthony Miller is trying really hard to follow advice given to him at the NFL combine.
Stratton dominates Friars as Giants win 7-0
Chris Stratton and reliever Derek Law combined on a one-hitter
Resilient Blue Jackets rally twice to beat Capitals in OT, 4-3, in Game 1
Columbus came back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to force overtime, where Artemi Panarin lifted them to victory.
Kane scores 2 goals in playoff debut, Sharks top Ducks 3-0 (Apr 13, 2018)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Evander Kane scored two goals in his first career playoff game and Martin Jones made 25 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Thursday night in their first-round series