City of Springfield appealing panhandling ordinance ruling
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The city of Springfield says it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that the city’s anti-panhandling ordinance is unconstitutional.
Food, music, shows, and trivia this weekend

Enjoy a meal for a good cause or catch a show this weekend.
Investigators get tips after 40th anniversary of Gacy arrest
CHICAGO (AP) – News coverage of last month’s 40th anniversary of serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s arrest has meant dozens of more tips for investigators trying to identify victims.
India beats Australia by 7 wickets in 3rd ODI, wins series
Dhoni leads India to 7-wicket win over Australia in 3rd ODI, to 2-1 series win
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball @ Quincy Blue Devils

Here is a recap of the game from WGIL’s Brad Bennewitz: Galesburg Boys Basketball team loses a tough road game at Quincy 62-56. The Silver Streaks had a lead at the half but Quincy regained the lead
Schwarz leads opening slalom run in World Cup combined event
Marco Schwarz took the lead in the opening slalom leg of a World Cup Alpine combined
Pritzker cites Galesburg native and local coding school in inaugural address

Jamie Gladfelter, a Galesburg native now living in Chicago was pretty surprised when he was mentioned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in his first address as Illinois’ 43 Executive Officer.
Levante complains Barcelona used ineligible player
Levante says it has made a formal complaint against Barcelona, accusing its Spanish rival of using an ineligible player in last week’s Copa del Rey
Australian Open glance: Venus Williams vs Halep in 3rd round
Australian Open glance: Venus Williams vs Halep in 3rd round
Thursday's Sports in Brief
Thursday’s Sports in Brief
Defending champ gone: Sharapova ousts Wozniacki in Australia
Maria Sharapova eliminated defending champion Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round
Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki loses to Maria Sharapova in third round of the Australian Open
Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki loses to Maria Sharapova in third round of the Australian Open
Stars fall to Kings 2-1 in Dallas
Kings edge Stars 2-1
Surging Buffalo adopts Oats' fearless, unfiltered approach
Surging Buffalo adopts Oats’ fearless, unfiltered approach
Haws scores 332, BYU turns back Pepperdine 87-76
TJ Haws scored a career high with 34 points and matched his best with eight assists and BYU pulled away to defeat Pepperdine 87-76
Greek players making a name for themselves at Aussie Open
Greek players making a name for themselves at Aussie Open
Ford helps Saint Mary's take care of Santa Clara 77-55
Jordan Ford scored 13 of his 18 points in the first half and Saint Mary’s took control early for a 75-55 win over Santa Clara
Kuzma scores 32 as Lakers top Thunder in OT without LeBron
Kuzma scores 32 as Lakers top Thunder 138-128 in OT without LeBron
Hawaii hangs on to beat Cal State Northridge 84-79
Eddie Stansberry scored 25 points and Hawaii held on to beat Cal State Northridge 84-79
Joiner's free throws lift CSU Bakersfield over UMKC
Jarkel Joiner made three free throws with 0.2 seconds on the clock and CSU Bakersfield defeated UMKC 74-73 in a wild finish