Illinois Democrats, minus Biden, boost election hopefuls
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Democrats are gearing up for a record turnout for their annual state fair gathering, but they’ll be missing their star.
Finance committee approves courthouse security fee increase

The Knox County Finance Committee approved an increase in the courthouse security fee applied to all defendants who are sentenced.
Jay Glazer knows it sounds crazy, but the Cowboys are under the radar
Jay Glazer knows it sounds crazy, but the Cowboys are under the radar
PSG signs defender Thilo Kehrer from Schalke
French champion Paris Saint-Germain has signed defender Thilo Kehrer from German club Schalke on a five-year contract
World Cup winner France tops FIFA rankings; Germany 15th
World Cup winner France moves to top of FIFA rankings for the first time in 16 years
Clarkson, Yao Ming keen observers at Asian Games basketball
Clarkson, Yao Ming keen observers at Asian Games basketball
Olympic gymnastics champion Shushunova dies at 49
Elena Shushunova, a Soviet gymnast who won the women’s all-around gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, dies at 49
Anderson, Michael G.

Michael G. Anderson, 71, of Little York, IL passed away at 3:42 pm, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
Sullivan, James K.

James K. “Sully” Sullivan, age 72, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away at 9:24 A.M. on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home in Knoxville.
Spanish league plans to play regular-season match in US
Spanish league plans to play regular-season match in US
Stephen Curry supports women's game by hosting girls camps
Warriors star Stephen Curry has hosted two top high school girls in his select camp with the boys
SPANISH LEAGUE 2018-19: 5 teams to contend for the top spots
SPANISH LEAGUE 2018-19: 5 teams to contend for the top spots
Lahm to become head organizer of Euro 2024 if Germany hosts
Lahm to become head organizer of Euro 2024 if Germany hosts
Through hoops: Combined Koreas set tone for Asian Games
Big picture already clear after one win for combined Koreas in Asian Games
Cardinals win eighth straight, 4-2 over Nationals
Marcell Ozuna homered and Austin Gomber tossed six shutout innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
70 years after Babe Ruth’s death, fans still flock to grave
70 years after Babe Ruth’s death, fans still flock to his grave with tributes: baseballs, bats, beer and more
Marlins lose series finale to Braves, Jose Urena ejected early
The Miami Marlins lost the series finale to the Atlanta Braves 5-2, and Jose Urena was ejected in the 1st inning for hitting Ronald Acuna Jr. with a pitch.
Christian Ramirez nets a pair in LAFC debut to beat Real Salt Lake, 2-0
Ramirez scored both goals for LAFC before the 30 minute mark
Rene Rivera's 9th inning home run leads Angels to sweep of Padres
Rene Rivera hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning
Rivera returns from DL, homers in 9th as Angels sweep Padres
Rivera returns from DL, homers in 9th as Angels sweep Padres