Ex-Springfield man gets 2 years in prison for Medicaid fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A former Springfield man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for Medicaid fraud.
Rootabaga Jazz Festival hits the town this week

The 39th Annual Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival returns this week starting Tuesday.
Nick Wright: ‘This is a major missed opportunity and an enormous disappointment for Duke’
Nick Wright discusses the Duke Blue Devils’ loss to Michigan State in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Tournament. He explains why this is a huge disappointment for Coach K, who had his most talented roster
Raritan man leads police on 4-county chase

A Raritan man has been arrested after leading police officers on a chase across four Southeast Iowa counties, and stealing a car in the process.
Short term fix for Mulberry parking scarcity on first reading tonight

Galesburg City Council tonight, in their last meeting before tomorrow’s consolidated municipal elections, will discuss adding several four-hour parking spots to a downtown lot.
Mantha nets first hat trick as Red Wings top Bruins 6-3
Detroit has won five straight
Spalletti calls Icardi's feud with Inter 'humiliating'
Nearly two months after it started, the ongoing feud between Mauro Icardi and Inter Milan is making more noise than ever
Bloomgren, Nancy L.

Nancy L. Bloomgren, 73, of Galesburg, died at 2 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at home.
Johnson, Bonna J.

Bonna J. Johnson, 90, of Little York passed away in her home, March 29, 2019 after a long battle with breast cancer.
New Davis Cup goes virtual to increase sponsorship revenue
New Davis Cup goes virtual to increase sponsorship revenue
British boxer suspended for biting opponent
A British boxer has had his license suspended after being disqualified for biting during a heavyweight fight
Weekend Sports in Brief
Weekend Sports in Brief
Tatis, Jimenez in the big leagues from the start
Tatis, Jimenez in the big leagues from the start
TIPPING OFF: Other half of Final Four to be decided
Half of the Final Four is set and the other two teams will be decided Monday night
NCAA Tournament money: Big Ten gets most, SEC sets own high
The Southeastern Conference made a concerted effort three years ago to improve the quality of basketball in a league known for football _ and it has paid off
Smyly gets the start for Rangers in series opener against Astros
The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros
Final Four field boasts tough defenses, veteran lineups
The Final Four field boasts tough defenses, veteran lineups and a Hall of Fame coach
Raptors, Celtics prepare for new chance in post-LeBron East
The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics were stepping stones for LeBron James on his annual trips to the NBA Finals
Zion, No. 1 Duke miss out on Final Four in loss to Spartans
Zion Williamson and Duke lose to Michigan State in the Elite Eight
Hess gets the start for Orioles in series opener against Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre