Illinois governor will not send National Guard to Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner says he will not dispatch the Illinois National Guard to Chicago to stem gun violence.
Ex-rep withdraws from ballot after sex-photo scandal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Former state Rep. Nick Sauer has withdrawn from the November election ballot after an ex-girlfriend accused him of posting nude photos of her online.
Danny Scott awarded by city for historic home restoration

The City of Galesburg is recognizing the work of Danny Scott for his work on a historic home in town.
Preview: Twins at Indians
Aces Corey Kluber and Jose Berrios square off Thursday afternoon in the series finale
Preview: Brewers vs. Padres
Jonathan Schoop looks to get back on track during the Milwaukee Brewers’ series finale with San Diego.
Serbia expels 6 Croatian fans, bars entry for 3 years
Serbia has expelled six Croatian soccer fans who were sentenced to suspended prison terms for robbing a gas station while traveling to Bulgaria
IOC disappointed UN won't grant North Korea sports exemption
IOC President Thomas Bach disappointed the United Nations will not allow sports equipment to be sent to North Korea
Zlatko Dalic to stay as coach of Croatia's national team
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic looks like he will be staying with the national team after leading it to the World Cup final
The Latest: West Ham gets Perez from Arsenal on deadline day
Leicester has signed defender Filip Benkovic from Dinamo Zagreb on a five-year contract
Chelsea signs Kovacic on loan from Madrid on deadline day
Chelsea has signed Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic on loan from Real Madrid for the season
Mexican player Amador suspended in Japan for doping
Mexican infielder Japhet Amador has been suspended for six months by Nippon Professional Baseball for a doping violation
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
Nebraska's 3-man quarterback race remains too close to call
Nebraska’s three-man quarterback race remains too close to call
Fiers solid in debut as A's top Dodgers 3-2
Newly acquired Mike Fiers pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Oakland Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Wednesday night
Powder power: Francisco Lindor's walk-off homer lifts Indians to 5-2 win over Twins
Lindor’s homer was his 29th and gave him an MLB-leading 67 extra-base hits and 99 runs.
Marlins manager Don Mattingly recaps tonight’s loss after Cardinals edge Marlins 7-1
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly talks about the Marlins’ mindset approaching game day, executing at bat, and looking to regroup against the Mets.
Marlins overpowered by Cardinals 7-1 after Matt Carpenter hits 31st homer
Miami Marlins edged by St.Louis Cardinals 7-1 after another standout performance from 3B Matt Carpenter who rocked a 2 run home run.
WATCH: Brewers' Aguilar, Shaw, Thames hit back-to-back-to-back homers
Jesus Aguilar's three-run homer was followed by moonshots by Travis Shaw and Eric Thames, adding up to a five-run first inning for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Text message from father helped inspire Francisco Lindor’s walk-off heroics
Frankie joined Andre Knott to relive his big moment and what put him in the right frame of mind to make it happen.
Mike Clevinger was confident in ability of Indians’ offense to come back
Clevinger recaps his outing and Lindor’s walk-off heroics.