Illinois to fund Medicaid preventative dental services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois’ Medicaid program will soon provide preventative dental care for almost half a million low-income residents.
Records: Trump Tower failed to follow fish protection rules
CHICAGO (AP) – The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago is one of the largest users of water from the Chicago River, but records show it has never met Environmental Protection Agency rules for protecting fish.
Search continues for 2 after southern Illinois jail escape
CARMI, Ill. (AP) – Authorities have been continuing to search for two men who they say escaped from a southeastern Illinois county jail over the weekend with a third man who’s been captured.
After some early angst, Belgium flashes World Cup potential
SOCHI, Russia (AP) During the buildup to its World Cup opener, Roberto Martinez regularly reminded his Belgium squad the challenge was going to be far greater than what was being portrayed as an easy march through the
Chatham student designs winning Bicentennial coin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois college student has won a contest to determine the design of a commemorative coin for the Illinois Bicentennial .
Ex-inspector to review Illinois House amid harassment claims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A former state executive inspector general will investigate the Illinois House of Representatives after several sexual harassment scandals.
Alderman approved rental licensing program and minimum housing standards
After much adieu Galesburg has a new rental licensing program and a new set of minimum housing standards.
France hopes luck won’t be needed to get past Peru
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) The pre-tournament favorites at this World Cup have struggled so far. France is no exception – but at least it has a win.
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Brazil’s jailed former president criticizes World Cup team
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Brazil’s jailed former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made his debut as a soccer pundit, writing a column from behind bars in which he criticized Brazil’s performance in the team’s 1-1 World Cup
It’s been a journey for Maguire from England fan to player
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Two years ago during the European Championship, Harry Maguire was a fan in France watching his beloved England. Now, he’s the first Leicester City player to represent the country at the World Cup since
Three Galesburg Law Enforcement Officers promoted
Monday morning three Galesburg Law Enforcement Officers were promoted during a ceremony at the Galesburg City Council Chambers.
Tick, Tock: Time running out for Messi to deliver World Cup
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Time is running out for Lionel Messi to bring Argentina a World Cup, which would give him the one thing that’s missing from a career that ranks among the greatest.
Aussies undeterred by opening loss at the World Cup
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Far from being discouraged about a heartbreaking opening loss to France, Australia is confident going into another tough World Cup match against Denmark.
F1 team Red Bull confirms expected switch to Honda engines
Honda will become Red Bull’s engine supplier from next season after the Formula One team confirmed its anticipated split with Renault on Tuesday.
The Latest: Russians confirm engine fire on Saudi flight
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Tuesday at the World Cup (all times local):
Rangers juggle infielders vs. Royals (Jun 19, 2018)
The Texas Rangers welcomed back shortstop Elvis Andrus to their lineup, while the Kansas City Royals said goodbye to closer Kelvin Herrera.
Marlins rally in ninth as Giants squander four-run lead (Jun 19, 2018)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Miguel Rojas followed Lewis Brinson’s RBI single with a go-ahead base hit as the Miami Marlins rallied in the ninth inning and overcame an early four-run deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4
Royals offense silenced late, fall 6-3 to Rangers
The Royals have lost seven straight and 13 of 14. They’ve dropped 27 of 37 games at Kauffman Stadium, the worst home record in the majors.