Angels games on FSW post highest rating growth of any MLB team
2018 is poised to be the highest rated Angels season since 2005
WATCH: Best of the Texas Longhorns at Big 12 Media Days
WATCH: Best of the Texas Longhorns at Big 12 Media Days
US Open champs to get $3.8M each; total prize money to $53M
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) The U.S. Open women’s and men’s singles champions will each get $3.8 million and the Grand Slam tennis tournament’s total prize money will rise to $53 million.
Lynch, Joann D.
Joann D. Lynch, 63, of Knoxville, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Holgorsen approves Heisman campaign for quarterback Grier
Tom Herman returns to Big 12 football media days as a winner with Texas
Mike Trout's mission for the All-Star Game is simple: 'Just have fun'
Trout is making his seventh All-Star Game appearance
Mother of Brazilian soccer star rescued from kidnappers
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Police in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul say the mother of a famous soccer star has been rescued from kidnappers.
Upton, Mary L.
Mary L. Upton, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth from complications from a recent stroke.
Rauner signs gun order of protection, waiting period laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law allowing courts to take weapons away from people who pose a threat of violence to themselves or others.
Authorities work to determine cause of fatal house fire
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say they’re working to determine the cause of a house fire in northern Illinois that left a young child dead.
2 boys blamed for vandalism at Fox River Trolley Museum
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say two boys ages 11 and 13 are responsible for more than $100,000 in damage at the Fox River Trolley Museum in suburban Chicago.
Wheaton Library director named state’s librarian of the year
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) – The director of the Wheaton Library has been named librarian of the year.
NIU trustees want acting president to become permanent
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Northern Illinois University trustees have voted their preference to be the next president of the school.
University of Illinois student shot by police faces charges
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A University of Illinois student has been charged with disorderly conduct after authorities say he called police to report a man with a gun, then pointed a pellet gun at responding officers before
SIU trustees vote for ending Randy Dunn’s presidency
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees has approved a separation agreement ending Randy Dunn’s tenure as the school’s president.
2 CVS workers lose jobs after cops called on black customer
CHICAGO (AP) – CVS Health says two Chicago store employees are out of their jobs just days after a black customer complained that white managers called police after accusing her of trying to use a phony coupon.
Illinois pastor unpaid for FBI, police tips made 2 years ago
GOLCONDA, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois pastor says he still hasn’t received reward money for a tip he gave two years ago to the FBI and police about a man accused of shooting an officer.
Police: Drowning of NHL goalie Ray Emery not suspicious
HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) – Police say the drowning of former NHL goalie Ray Emery does not appear suspicious.
Galesburg council authorizes another forgivable loan to replace 550 water service lines
Galesburg Aldermen approved the authorization of another $2 million forgivable loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to replace lead water service lines.
Iceland coach steps down after 7 years in charge
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) The coach that led Iceland to its first World Cup has stepped down.