Morocco coach Renard wants his fringe players to be ready
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Morocco has waited 20 years to return to the World Cup and coach Herve Renard is urging his fringe players to make the most of every opportunity on the world stage.
Colin Cowherd explains why Chris Paul no longer deserve a supermax deal from the Houston Rockets
Colin Cowherd explains why Chris Paul no longer deserve a supermax deal from the Houston Rockets or any other NBA team. Do you agree with Colin?
Golovin scores a great free kick to cap Russia’s 5-0 win
What a match for Russia.
42nd Air Race Classic And Open House At Galesburg Municipal Airport

There will be an open house next week at the Galesburg Municipal Airport along with the 42nd Annual Air Race Classic. Jet Air IT manager Ted Bevenour and stop director for the race Ellie Repp joined Tom
Bishop, Richard P.

Richard P. Bishop, 94, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 10:59 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
Bishop, Richard P.

Richard P. Bishop, 94, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 10:59 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
Covey pitches White Sox past Bauer, Indians 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Dylan Covey carried a shutout into the eighth inning, continuing his impressive June and helping the Chicago White Sox beat Trevor Bauer and the Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Cain, Chacin pace Brewers past Cubs 1-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Lorenzo Cain homered and Jhoulys Chacin combined with three relievers on a six-hitter to give the Milwaukee Brewers their second straight shutout of the Chicago Cubs, 1-0 on Wednesday.
Padres beat Cardinals, lock up fifth straight series win
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Eric Lauer carried a shutout into the sixth inning, Manuel Margot had three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Wednesday night to win their fifth straight
Musk company to build Chicago-to-O’Hare express transport
CHICAGO (AP) – A company founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been selected to build a high-speed underground transportation system that will whisk passengers from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport in minutes.
3 Illinois airports receive nearly $12M in federal grants
CHICAGO (AP) – Three Illinois regional airports are receiving nearly $12 million in federal grants to make improvements to runways and terminals.
Tribute to honor the fallen comes to Galesburg Friday, June 15th.

A nation-wide initiative for fallen soldiers makes its way into Galesburg on Friday.
Fear of failure to motivate France’s stars against Australia
KAZAN, Russia (AP) With a group of players worth more than a billion dollars, anything other than a win against Australia will be deemed as a failure for France in its World Cup opener.
Jury selection begins in lawsuit resulting from teen’s death
CHICAGO (AP) – The trial of a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Chicago resulting from the 2015 fatal police shooting of a teenager and a grandmother is set to start with jury selection.
Closing arguments set in trial over SIU student’s death
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) – Closing arguments are set to begin in trial of man charged with first-degree murder in the February 2014 death of a Southern Illinois University student.
Follow the steps of Abraham Lincoln’s courtship of Mary Todd
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – This is for anyone who wants to know about the days when the Great Emancipator was the Great Romancer.
Metra responds to surge in fraudulent ticket purchases
CHICAGO (AP) – Metra says it will no longer sell Monthly Passes and 10-Ride Tickets from certain vending machines after seeing a spike in purchases made with stolen credit cards.
Cook County sheriff creates program to fight opioid crisis
CHICAGO (AP) – Sheriff Tom Dart says opioid overdoses are killing more people than gun violence in Cook County, prompting the creation of a program to help jail inmates deal with the issue.
More than 50 arrested in Chicago-area drugs case
CHICAGO (AP) – More than 50 people face drug-related charges in a case prosecutors say involves Chicago dealers, a Wisconsin courier and Mexico-based trafficker.
Illinois coroner will no longer hold remains until poor pay
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – Officials in an Illinois county have ended a coroner’s practice of holding the remains of poor people until relatives come up with $1,000.
