WGIL’s Galesburg Live for May 26, 2018
Will Stevenson hosted WGIL’s Galesburg Live on Saturday, May 26th. In the first hour, Will talked about various county and election issues with Knox County Clerk, Scott Erickson. In the second hour, Will spoke with author Jeanie
Cubs’ Ben Zobrist awaiting resolution on cleat controversy
CHICAGO (AP) – Ben Zobrist says he’s awaiting a resolution after being warned a few weeks ago by Major League Baseball for wearing black cleats in violation of the sport’s uniform regulations.
Musgrove uses arm, bat to beat Cards 8-1 in Pirates debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Joe Musgrove came off the disabled list to win his Pirates debut with seven scoreless innings on the mound while also getting his first career hit and scoring the winning run as Pittsburgh beat
Kyle Hendricks goes 7 strong innings, Cubs beat Giants 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Kyle Hendricks limited San Francisco to one run and two hits over seven innings, Ben Zobrist lined a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Giants 6-2 on Friday.
Candelario’s RBI single lifts Tigers past White Sox 5-4
DETROIT (AP) – Jeimer Candelario had a go-ahead RBI bloop single during a three-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Friday night.
Illinois House nixes plan to use drones for crowd-monitoring
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Legislation to allow Chicago police to use drones for surveillance of large crowds has failed in the Illinois House.
Illinois Senate wants more health data on veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Senate has unanimously endorsed a plan to require reports on veterans’ health after a Legionnaires’ disease crisis at a state-run veterans home.
Cases of fired pathologist reviewed after wrong rulings
CHICAGO (AP) – The Cook County, Illinois medical examiner’s office is reviewing the work of a fired pathologist to determine if he made the correct rulings on 218 cases he handled.
Vote expected on new Chicago police training academy
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago City Council has voted to approve construction of a training academy for police officers and firefighters on the city’s West Side.
Indiana woman charged after daughter shot at Illinois party
LANSING, Ill. (AP) – An Indiana woman has been charged after police say she accidentally shot her 5-year-old daughter during a party at a suburban Chicago home.
Police: Antioch woman fatally shot by officers was ‘erratic’
GURNEE, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say police pleaded with a suburban Chicago woman to put down a rifle before she became “erratic” and was fatally shot by officers.
Settlement ends decade-old lawsuit with Illinois coal plants
CHICAGO (AP) – President Donald Trump’s administration has quietly settled a nearly decade-old lawsuit that alleged the owners of some Illinois coal plants evaded clean air laws.
Illinois House OKs bill to pay back wages owed state workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House has approved a measure to provide back pay to thousands of state workers who’ve been waiting for it since 2011.
Officer recounts stopping gunman at Illinois high school
DIXON, Ill. (AP) – The school resource officer authorities say stopped a gunman who began firing inside an Illinois high school says “I was not going to let him get away.”
Preview: Brewers vs. Mets
The Milwaukee Brewers look to take a lead in the four-games series against the New York Mets on Saturday.
Preview: Twins at Mariners
The Minnesota Twins try to stop a two-game skid when they take on Seattle on Saturday.
Memorial Day holiday means first big boating weekend in Illinois
This past week is considered National Safe Boating Week, and with the first big boating weekends of the year being Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants to remind boaters wants to implement a
Pakistan out for 363, has 179-run lead over England
LONDON (AP) Pakistan added 13 runs before being bowled out for 363 early on the third day of the first test against England at Lord’s, giving the tourists a first-innings lead of 179 on Saturday.
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam to miss rest of series v England
LONDON (AP) Pakistan batsman Babar Azam will miss the rest of the first test against England at Lord’s, and the second test in Leeds, after scans showed he has a broken forearm.
Chiefs beat Waratahs 39-27 in Super Rugby
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) The Hamilton-based Chiefs conceded two early tries but rallied to beat the New South Wales Waratahs 39-27 in Super Rugby Saturday, halting the new-found success of Australian teams against New Zealand rivals.