Bowser’s second TD run rallies Northwestern past Rutgers
Isaiah Bowser scored on a 5-yard run with 8:12 to play and Northwestern avoided a major letdown by converting two fourth-downs plays on the game-winning drive to defeat struggling Rutgers 18-15 on Saturday. Bowser also scored on
Taylor and Deal carry No. 23 Wisconsin past Illinois 49-20
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 159 yards and Taiwan Deal ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 23 Wisconsin took advantage of five first-half turnovers to rout Illinois 49-20 on Saturday. Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten),
State board recommends changes to teacher licensing
The Illinois State Board of Education has approved proposals to expand the teacher workforce. The board voted this week to seek legislative changes to make it less cumbersome for qualified professionals to move into teaching careers. The
Study: Illinois slaughterhouse big nitrogen polluter
A report says a central Illinois pork-processing plant released more nitrogen from animal waste into waterways than any other slaughterhouse in the U.S. Reports say the nonprofit Environmental Integrity Project assessed water pollution by nearly 100 large
Bond set at $7M for Illinois man charged in triple murder
Bond has been set at $7 million for a man charged with fatally shooting three men and wounding a 4-year-old boy at a central Illinois apartment complex. Reports say 25-year-old Sydney T. Mays Jr. made his first
FANTASY PLAYS: Start 'Em Sit 'Em Advice For Week 7
FANTASY PLAYS: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Advice For Week 7
Agent says Usain Bolt has contract offer, coach not aware
Agent says Usain Bolt has contract offer, coach not aware
Galesburg hosting One State Arts Conference starting on Sunday

One of the biggest arts conferences in the state is coming to Galesburg starting on Sunday.
Kang finishes strong to win LPGA Shanghai by 2 strokes
Danielle Kang shot a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win the LPGA Shanghai by two strokes for her second career title
Nevada scores 24 straight in 40-22 win over Hawaii
Toa Taua had 126 yards rushing and a touchdown on 18 carries and Ty Gangi passed for 247 yards and a score to help Nevada beat Hawaii 40-22
Tim Brando: Second half of college football season is ‘pure playoff privilege’
Tim Brando argues why it’s time to extend the College Football Playoff.
UCLA survives late scare from Arizona behind return of Wilton Speight
Wilton Speight saw his first extended action since the season opener for UCLA
Rockets stay in LA to face Clippers
LOS ANGELES — The Houston Rockets’ second game in Los Angeles in two nights will be hard pressed to meet the intensity of the first one.
Baron's 3 FGs help San Diego St. beat San Jose St. 16-13
Baron’s 3 FGs help San Diego St. beat San Jose St. 16-13
Norman scores pair of goals, Gophers beat Trinity Western 7-1
Ryan Norman tallied two goals and an assist to lead Minnesota to a 7-1 win over Trinity Western.
Marquez wins Japanese MotoGP to secure championship title
Honda rider Marc Marquez won the Japanese MotoGP to secure the championship with three races left in the season
Speight throws 2 touchdown passes to lead UCLA over Arizona
Wilton Speight threw two touchdown passes, Joshua Kelley ran for 136 yards and UCLA won its second straight game, defeating Arizona 31-30
Brooks Koepka has golf’s top ranking with win in South Korea
Brooks Koepka is golf’s new No. 1 after winning the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges on Sunday by four strokes
Taylor doing it all for Dodgers in World Series return
Chris Taylor doing it all for Dodgers in World Series return
Watch the best 60 seconds from Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 7 | #October60
Watch the best 60 seconds from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 7 of the NLCS. Dodgers advance to face the Red Sox in the World Series.