Mike Trout (wrist) out of lineup for Angels
The Angels star will not play on Thursday.
Colin Cowherd on Urban Meyer being placed on administrative leave
Colin Cowherd talks Ohio State football. Hear what he had to say about Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes on Thursday's show.
Colin Cowherd reacts to reports that Jon Gruden is showing his players old grainy film
Colin Cowherd talks NFL and Jon Gruden. Hear what Colin had to say about the Oakland Raiders head coach on today’s show.
Joe Biden visit attracting more interest than expected
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A planned visit to Springfield, Illinois, later this month by former Vice President Joe Biden is proving to be a bigger attraction than expected.
Chicago officials prepare for protests, traffic disruptions
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago officials have issued parking bans and are warning motorists of rolling street closures ahead of a rush-hour protest march along the city’s busy Lake Shore Drive.
Former asset-management firm employee admits to fraud
CHICAGO (AP) – A former employee of a Chicago-based asset-management firm has pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges for using company funds to pay for personal expenses.
Iconic Rockford clock tower is demolished
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – A clock tower that stood as a symbol of the northern Illinois community of Rockford has been demolished.
Rauner OKs allowing medical cannabis for students at school
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law requiring public schools to allow parents to administer medical marijuana at school to eligible children.
Ex-congressman reports to jail to serve out sentence
CHICAGO (AP) – Former Illinois Congressman Mel Reynolds has reported to a federal correctional center to begin serving the remaining four months of his sentence for failing to file tax returns.
Ex-manager of Bloomington arena faces new theft indictment
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – The former manager of Bloomington’s city-owned arena faces a new theft indictment charging that he illegally transferred city money to a group that used to own the Bloomington Thunder hockey team.
Obama endorses Pritzker, Raoul, 3 US House candidates
CHICAGO (AP) – Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democrat J.B. Pritzker for Illinois governor. He’s also backing Kwame Raoul for attorney general and three Illinois Democrats looking to unseat GOP congressmen.
The Latest: Illinois lawmaker quits amid nude photos claim
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Latest on allegations of sexual misconduct against Lake Barrington Republican Rep. Nick Sauer (all times local):
Hamels solid in debut as Cubs throttle Pirates 9-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Cole Hamels had little trouble in his return to the National League, keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates in check over five innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night.
Egypt names Aguirre as national coach
CAIRO (AP) Egypt has named former Japan and Mexico manager Javier Aguirre as the coach of its national team on a four-year contract.
O’Neill’s RBI pinch single lifts Cardinals over Rockies
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Tyler O’Neill hit a tiebreaking pinch single in the sixth inning and five St. Louis relievers dominated beginning in the third to lift the Cardinals over the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Gordon homers as Royals beat White Sox 10-5
CHICAGO (AP) – Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer and drove in four, helping the Kansas City Royals pound the sloppy Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
Bears face Ravens in Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio (AP) – Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher were two of the NFL’s greatest linebackers and enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week.
Galesburg council looks over final draft on parks and rec masterplan
Galesburg’s Parks and Recreation masterplan was presented to City Council Monday night.
'Completely different' Elliott preps for Cowboys sans drama
‘Completely different’ Elliott preps for Cowboys sans drama
5 PAOK fans hurt by hooligans before Basel match
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) Swiss police say five fans of Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki were hurt in an attack by local hooligans at a hotel in Basel.