Spieth returns claret jug, faces tough task getting it back
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Jordan Spieth figured someone from the R&A would be waiting for him when he pulled into the parking lot at Carnoustie to take back the silver claret jug. Instead, he was part of a
Michigan State introduces Beekman as AD
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State has officially introduced Bill Beekman as its new athletic director, giving him the job he has held on an interim basis since early February.
Carlson, Bonnie J.
Bonnie Jean (Deal) Carlson, 83, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 4:30 pm, Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Gary Patterson on what he likes most about Shawn Robinson | Big 12 Media Days
Gary Patterson on what he likes most about Shawn Robinson | Big 12 Media Days
Cardinals Marathon airs Wednesday on FOX Sports Midwest
FOX Sports Midwest will replay five of the best Cardinals games of the first half of the 2018 season on Wednesday, July 18.
Beedle, Mary L.

Mary L. Beedle, 74, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.
Found gun turned over to police, two more reported stolen

One gun was recovered before two guns were reported stolen this weekend.
Sibley Underpass Opening Ceremony Wednesday

The Reverend Jon A. Sibley Sr. Underpass will officially open Wednesday morning. The ceremony will begin at 10am. City of Galesburg Director of Planning and Public Works Wayne Carl joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News”
Sears closes its final store inside Chicago’s city limits
CHICAGO (AP) – Sears has closed its final store in Chicago, ending its retail legacy in the city.
Weaver sizes up gubernatorial race

With the gubernatorial race just a few months away, one local lawmakers sizes up what will surely be one of the most expensive Governor’s races in history.
Cardinals win in interim manager Shildt’s debut
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Carpenter and Dexter Fowler homered to give interim manager Mike Shildt a win in his first game as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Sunday.
Cubs sweep Padres with 7-4 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Jon Lester won for the eighth time in nine starts, Jason Heyward drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs swept the San Diego Padres with a 7-4 win on Sunday.
Moncada, Palka spark White Sox to 10-1 rout of Royals
CHICAGO (AP) – Although the White Sox head into the All-Star break with nearly twice as many losses as wins, the players remain optimistic.
Authorities: 2-year-old child dies after Illinois house fire
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a 2-year-old child has died following a house fire in northern Illinois.
Jeff Keicher to finish Bob Pritchard’s term in state House
SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) – Republican Jeff Keicher will be sworn in as the newest Illinois state representative, replacing Bob Pritchard.
Groups getting $11.5 million for children’s mental health
CHICAGO (AP) – Organizations in five communities throughout Illinois will divide $11.5 million help treat children suffering from mental health problems.
The Latest: Video: Chicago man ran away, reached to waist
CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on a fatal shooting by a Chicago police officer (all times local):
Woman fatally shot in Chicago during attempted carjacking
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say a 59-year-old woman was fatally shot by a man attempting to carjack the vehicle she was riding in.
New Illinois program to offer retirement savings plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A new state program will automatically deduct money from the paychecks of about 1.2 million Illinois residents for retirement savings.
CVS apologizes after manager calls cops on black customer
CHICAGO (AP) – CVS Health is apologizing after a black customer says a white store manager in Chicago accused her of trying to use a phony coupon.