June 13, 2018 | WGIL 93.7 FM

Matt Ryan, Falcons press on without Julio Jones

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan once again worked without his favorite target Wednesday on the second day of the Atlanta Falcons’ ”mandatory” mini-camp, yet the quarterback said he’s not worried about wide receiver Julio Jones being

Duckworth introduces amendment to prevent U.S. troops withdrawal from South Korea

Democratic U.S. Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth has co-sponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to put a check on the President pulling troops from South Korea.

Taillon sharp, Pirates beat Diamondbacks 5-4 to avoid sweep (Jun 13, 2018)

PHOENIX (AP) Jordy Mercer homered and had three RBIs, Jameson Taillon pitched seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

NASCAR to be featured at Caterpillar Visitors Center

The relationship between Peoria-based Caterpillar and NASCAR is going to be explored starting in July at the Caterpillar Visitors Center in downtown Peoria. Susan Morton, manager of the Doug Oberhelman Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria, talks about

Sale dominant before ejection, and Red Sox beat Orioles 5-1 (Jun 13, 2018)

BALTIMORE (AP) Chris Sale took a two-hitter into the seventh inning before being ejected, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the skidding Baltimore Orioles with a 5-1 victory Wednesday.

Which NFL players need to get paid?

Some NFL players are poised to get paid.

Is the beef between Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma real?

Lonzo Ball might have ruffled some feathers regarding Kyle Kuzma.

Is Andrew Luck really healthy?

Andrew Luck is back after missing a season.

Could the 2026 World Cup harmonize Americans?

The World Cup will be returning to America in 2026.

Titans' secondary expect to 1 of the best, if not the best

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Malcolm Butler says he and his fellow members of the Tennessee Titans’ secondary have set high goals for this season, and All-Pro safety Kevin Byard and cornerback Logan Ryan make it clear just how

White Sox place RHP Jones on 10-day DL with forearm injury

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have placed right-hander Nate Jones on the 10-day disabled list with a muscle strain in his forearm.

San Diego Padres to host their first-ever Fantasy Camp

Padres to host Fantasy Camp at Peoria Sports Complex.

Galesburg Police once again involved in Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois is continuing this week, prior to this weekends Special Olympics Summer Games at Illinois State University. The run stopped in Galesburg Wednesday for the day, before picking back

Bond set for Galesburg man charged with felony discharge of a weapon

A Galesburg man had his bond set at $10,000 on Wednesday stemming from an arrest made in the early morning hours on Tuesday.

Baxter, Bonnie J.

Bonnie Jean (Oldham) Baxter, 78, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 3:55 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.

World Series shows softball growth for non-US programs

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) USA Softball executive director Craig Cress hopes the Women’s College World Series offered a glimpse of the sport’s future.

Former Cowboys cheerleader files lawsuit against team

DALLAS (AP) A former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader has filed a federal lawsuit against the team, alleging she wasn’t paid for all her work and made less money than the team’s male mascot.

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