Kent Bazemore’s career-high 32 leads Hawks past Mavericks
Watch Kent Bazemore help the Hawks beat the Mavs.
Cris Carter and Nick Wright break down Steph Curry’s chances to win his 3rd MVP this season
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Stephen Curry dropping 51 points on the Washington Wizards. Hear what they have to say about Curry’s chances to win his third MVP award this season.
‘The growing pains continue’ : Cris Carter’s expectations for LeBron’s Lakers when Ingram and Rondo return
Nick Wright and Cris Carter react to the Los Angeles Lakers getting their first season win. Hear what Cris learned from LeBron James and the Lakers win against the Phoenix Suns.
County board approves landfill gate fee increases, Public Defender pay increase
The Knox County Board approved a number of resolutions regarding increases to the Landfill’s gate fee and allocations of funds from those increases at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Hammond, Curtis have spent combined $650,000
Democrat John Curtis and Republican Norine Hammond are in a battle for the 93rd State Representative seat and while no public polling has been released, Hammond has a big advantage in the money game.
Puerto Rico proud: Cardinals star Molina wins Clemente Award
BOSTON (AP) – Many around Major League Baseball rallied to help Puerto Rico after it was ravaged by Hurricane Maria last year.
Zach LaVine lifts Bulls past Hornets with 2 late free throws
CHICAGO (AP) – Zach LaVine made two free throws with 0.5 seconds left to give the Chicago Bulls their first victory of the season, 112-110 over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Bicentennial organizers name 200 Illinois veterans to honor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Bicentennial organizers and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs have named 200 military veterans to honor during the state’s 200th birthday.
Village boosts pay to draw young people into government
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Officials of a northern Illinois community are hoping increasing the salary of village board members will prompt younger candidates to run for office.
Judge to hear thoughts on police reform for 2nd, final day
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago federal judge will resume hearing from members of the public about whether they are for or against a draft plan to reform Chicago police under his supervision.
Lawsuit: Nursing home patient exposed on Facebook by workers
CHICAGO (AP) – The daughter of a dementia patient is suing a suburban Chicago nursing home alleging several caretakers coerced the man into exposing his genitals on Facebook Live.
Lincoln Museum displays powder horn Lincoln once carried
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A container for gunpowder that Abraham Lincoln carried as a soldier during the Black Hawk War of 1832 is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
Mayor: No reported bomb threats to Obama’s Chicago home
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other city officials say they have not found any credible threats to former President Barack Obama’s family home on Chicago’s South Side. The Chicago Tribune reports that Emanuel’s comments
Trial date in case over Obama center to be set in December
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge says he will announce in December a trial date in the lawsuit challenging construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a Chicago park.
Cause unknown for fire destroying central Illinois hog barn
MONTROSE, Ill. (AP) – Fire officials don’t know what caused a blaze that destroyed a hog barn and killed about 150 pigs in rural southern Illinois.
Southern Illinois chancellor recalled as passionate educator
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Chancellor Carlo Montemagno was remembered as a passionate educator during a campus memorial service nearly two weeks after his death.
Robertson, Reed Stuart
Reed Stuart Robertson, 97, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Hawthorne Inn, Galesburg.
Vegas signs suspended D Nate Schmidt to $35.7 million deal
Suspended defenseman Nate Schmidt and the Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to a $35.7 million, six-year contract extension that runs through the 2024-25 season
Stephen Curry dazzles for 51 points in sensational start
Stephen Curry appreciated the freedom from coach Steve Kerr to shoot from wherever he darn well pleased, no distance off limits
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief
Wednesday’s Sports in Brief