Illinois State Museum to launch bicentennial exhibit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Museum is launching a new exhibit featuring rare artifacts to celebrate the state’s bicentennial.
Tigers blow early 6-0 lead, drop seventh straight, 9-7 to Athletics
Detroit closer Shane Greene takes the loss for a second straight game
Illinois-Kentucky ferry gets reprieve from possible shutdown
CAVE-IN-ROCK, Ill. (AP) – A longtime Ohio River ferry will continue operating between Illinois and Kentucky this summer as officials work on long-term options.
APNewsbreak: Ex-House chief in harassment claim due $130K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan who was forced to resign amid sexual harassment allegations is owed $130,000 in unused vacation and sick time.
County Board to consider conditional use permit for Henn House BBQ
A conditional use permit that would allow Phil Hennenfent, owner of Henn House Barbecue Catering and Food Truck Business, to operate out of a facility on his own land will be considered at Wednesday night’s Knox County
England fans offered loophole to get to World Cup in Russia
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) An England supporters’ group says it has found a visa loophole that will allow fans without match tickets to travel to the World Cup in Russia.
Israel Folau gets 1-match ban for contact, set to appeal
SYDNEY (AP) Australia fullback Israel Folau has been banned for one match for his contact in the air with Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony during Saturday’s third rugby test in Sydney.
Weaver says higher Motor Fuel Tax may be needed to fix roads
The state of Illinois has a spending plan in place for the next fiscal year for roads and bridges.
Serena Williams seeded 25th at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) Serena Williams has been seeded 25th for the women’s singles tournament at Wimbledon, the All England Club announced Wednesday.
Maradona ‘fine’ after being treated by doctor at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He danced, he dozed, he prayed, he gave a double middle-finger salute to spectators and then, when it was all over, he was helped out of his chair and out of the stadium.
Maradona says he’s well after being treated at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Argentine football great Diego Maradona says he is well after requiring medical treatment at a World Cup game in Russia.
Russia increases World Cup subsidies by $13 million
MOSCOW (AP) Russia has increased its government subsidies for the World Cup by $13 million amid concerns over the legacy of the tournament.
Cubs' Hendricks looks to pull plug on Dodgers' power (Jun 27, 2018)
LOS ANGELES — At 48 home runs this month and counting, the Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in fast on a franchise record that, while impressive, has not been around all that long.
LIVE: Watch both FIFA World Cup Group F matches simultaneously
Watch Mexico vs Sweden and South Korea vs Germany simultaneously in final round action of Group F in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
James Harden Partying with Meek Mill After Winning MVP | TMZ SPORTS
TMZ Sports on James Harden and Meek Mill.
C-Martínez able to throw ‘right in the middle’ with great pitch movement
Carlos Martínez says his stuff was so good on Tuesday that he just had to throw it right down the middle to fool the Indians batters.
Carp on Cardinals’ four-game win streak: ‘It’s starting to click together’
Matt Carpenter says the Cardinals are starting to click after a recent embarrassing loss to the Brewers. Now, the Cards are on a four-game win streak.
Cards' bats catch fire after rain delay in 11-2 win over Indians
The St. Louis Cardinals got a 11-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
WATCH: Carpenter starts, ends his 5-for-5 night with homers
Matt Carpenter homered twice in a huge 5-for-5 game at the plate.
Royals' offense remains stagnant in 5-1 loss to Brewers
Royals lose to Brewers at Miller Park