Misfiring Betis must jump start attack in Seville derby
With zero goals from its opening two matches, Real Betis will be looking to jump start its attack in Seville derby
Italians hyping AC Milan-Roma in Serie A as 'American derby'
Italian media are promoting Friday’s match between AC Milan and Roma at the San Siro stadium as the first meeting of two American-owned clubs in Serie A
Pellegrini faces teething problems at much-changed West Ham
Three straight losses, a league-leading nine goals conceded and last in the standings is hardly the start West Ham’s hierarchy envisioned
4 Russian biathletes face new doping allegations
Four Russians in the winter sport of biathlon are facing new doping allegations
Orpheum facade work nearly done; another documentary tonight
Progress is being made on the Orpheum Theatre facade.
Whether Chicago police should note gun points goes to judge
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois attorney general’s office might be looking to a federal judge to decide whether Chicago police officers should record each time they point a gun at someone.
Illinois aims $108M VW settlement to replace diesel engines
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois will use a $108 million settlement with Volkswagen over the company’s cheating on emissions tests to improve air quality, mostly by replacing old diesel engines with more environmentally friendly options.
Dortmund looking for Alcacer’s goals to put it in contention
Borussia Dortmund is looking for goals, and hoping Paco Alcacer provides them
Illinois records its first West Nile virus in 2018
OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) – A senior citizen living in LaSalle County is the first person to die in Illinois this year of West Nile virus.
Teens charged in fire at house that had 11 people inside
SWANSEA, Ill. (AP) – Two teens have been charged with arson in a weekend fire at a southwestern Illinois house where 11 people were inside.
Ex-Illinois officer sues Peoria over social media posts
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – A former central Illinois officer who was fired for inappropriate social media use says the posts were protected under the First Amendment.
Explosives take down old bridge spanning Illinois River
MEREDOSIA, Ill. (AP) – Booms rang out as explosive charges brought down a steel bridge that had spanned the Illinois River since 1936.
Illinois football program gets millions to build new center
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois Foundation is getting a $20 million donation, including $15 million for the Fighting Illini Football Performance Center.
Asian Games: Finding a seat no problem at track and field
Some Asian Games crowds have been sparse, particularly at track and field.
LaMarre, Lopez team up on Yankees; White Sox win 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) – Ryan LaMarre homered and drove in a career-best four runs, Reynaldo Lopez stifled the Yankees again despite diminished velocity and the Chicago White Sox beat New York 4-1 Wednesday night.
Williams, Marte lead Pirates to 2-0 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Trevor Williams pitched six strong innings, Starling Marte had an RBI single in the sixth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 Wednesday night.
Frazier hits grand slam, drives in 5 as Mets pound Cubs 10-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Todd Frazier hit a grand slam and drove in a season-high five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 10-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday and avenge a tough loss
Zobrist hits RBI single in 11th, Cubs beat Mets 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Ben Zobrist hit a bases-loaded RBI single in the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets and their season-high seventh straight win on Wednesday in a
Another section of Brooks Street closing for reconstruction
Another block of Brooks Street will closed today for about three weeks as construction crews continue the replacement of Brooks, all the way from Lombard to Oak Street.
City’s comprehensive plan now available for public viewing online
The City’s comprehensive plan is now for the community to look at online.