New Brazilian soccer president set to take office
The next president of the Brazilian soccer confederation will take office with allies hoping he can clean up the image of the scandal-tainted body
Red Sox activate Dustin Pedroia for home opener
Pedroia activated for Red Sox home opener; 2nd baseman has not played since last May
After injury, Ronaldo in Juventus squad for match at Ajax
After injury, Ronaldo in Juventus squad for match at Ajax
Fiorentina coach Pioli steps down amid 7-game winless run
Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli has stepped down amid a seven-match winless streak
Away from the Spotlight: Hitting the Target (VIDEO)
Crossbow hunting is more than a sport for Midland woman
Argentina coach Scaloni injured in bike accident in Spain
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was briefly hospitalized in Spain after being injured in a bicycle accident
Ozuna, Mikolas spark Cardinals to win over Dodgers
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Marcell Ozuna homered to back a solid start by Miles Mikolas, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night, ending Los Angeles’ five-game winning streak.
‘New kids on the block’: Juventus next up for rising Ajax
After knocking off one European power in the Champions League by taking out 13-time champion Real Madrid, Ajax next faces Juventus
Snell dominates again, Rays beat White Sox 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Blake Snell struck out 11 over six innings in another strong outing, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Monday.
Schwarber, Cubs beat Pirates 10-0 in Wrigley opener
CHICAGO (AP) – Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Chicago’s beleaguered bullpen stepped up after Jon Lester departed with left hamstring tightness, leading the Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 in their home opener on Monday.
Wall commemorating Vietnam War to visit southern Illinois
MARION, Ill. (AP) – The Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center in southern Illinois will be the home for several days in May of The Moving Wall.
Illinois asks to lower restrictions on loan info access
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois attorney general has joined 20 of his counterparts around the country in asking that the U.S. Department of Education reverse limitations on routine disclosures of student loan information to state law enforcement.
Musicians reject Chicago Symphony’s contract offer
CHICAGO (AP) – Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians have rejected a contract proposal management described as its “last, best and final” offer.
Drug overdoses killing older adults in Winnebago County
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Officials in a northern Illinois county say overdose deaths are on the rise, and the largest group of victims is people in their 50s.
Chicago mayor to delay vote on $2B tax deals for developers
CHICAGO (AP) – Mayor Rahm Emanuel has agreed at the request of Chicago’s incoming mayor to delay votes on tax packages worth about $2 billion for a pair of development projects.
Knife-wielding suspected car thief shot by police identified
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (AP) – Police in the Chicago suburb of Bloomingdale have identified the man fatally shot by officers after they say he rushed at them brandishing a knife as 26-year-old Julius Glover of nearby Carol Stream.
WADA reinstates troubled Bucharest doping lab
The World Anti-Doping Agency has reinstated Romania’s only anti-doping laboratory after it was suspended for allegedly covering up drug use
Swedish government pledges support for 2026 Olympics
The Swedish government is getting behind the country’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics
Gonzales, Debra S.
Debra S. Gonzales, 64, of Williamsfield, passed away at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her home.
Bustos Announces $1.4 Million Federal Investment in Knox County Health Department
Last week 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Center Cluster Program for the Knox County Health Department.