Giro d'Italia to start in Hungary next year
The Giro d’Italia will start in Hungary next year
FIFA bans convicted Brazilian soccer official Marin for life
Brazilian soccer official Jose Maria Marin has been banned for life by FIFA, 16 months after he was convicted of corruption charges in the United States
More flights cancelled at Chicago airports after snowfall
CHICAGO (AP) – About 190 flights have been canceled at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport following a snowstorm that also shut down hundreds of flights over the weekend.
Dietrich, Reds beat Wainwright, Cardinals 5-2 in Mexico
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) – Derek Dietrich hit a tiebreaking homer off Adam Wainwright in the seventh inning and added a two-run triple as the Cincinnati Reds won their fourth straight game, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2
Jets bounce back with 6-3 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Kyle Connor scored twice, Patrik Laine had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Sunday night to climb back into their first-round playoff series.
Anderson’s slam backs Rodon as White Sox top Yankees 5-2
NEW YORK (AP) – Tim Anderson hit his first career grand slam and Carlos Rodon pitched the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 victory over the scuffling New York Yankees on Sunday.
Snow at Wrigley leads to postponement of Angels-Cubs finale
CHICAGO (AP) – Snow and rain led to the postponement of Sunday’s finale of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Public invited to viewing and discussion of film Racial Taboo
There is an event later this week where attendees will have an opportunity to hold a discussion on race: where we as a society are going and where we’ve been.
Hertha Berlin coach Pal Dardai under pressure after 5th loss
As the injuries and suspensions mount at Hertha Berlin, so do the losses, and coach Pal Dardai is taking the blame
GOP lawmakers propose bill to separate Chicago from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois lawmaker says he’s sponsoring legislation proposing the separation of Chicago from Illinois to spark discussion about the overarching influence of the city in state politics.
Shawnee Forest this year sees the burning of 10,000 acres
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – The U.S. Forest Service for the first time in recent history oversaw the burning of more than 10,000 acres this year in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest.
Pet owners warned Coyotes are wily, hungry in the spring
CHICAGO (AP) – Cook County officials want pet owners to know that coyotes this time a year are both wily and hungry.
Eastern Illinois University program touts rural teacher jobs
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Eastern Illinois University has launched a program that encourages students training to be teachers to consider looking for employment in rural communities.
Wintry weather leads to cancelations at O’Hare, Midway
CHICAGO (AP) – Wintry weather in northern Illinois has forced the cancellation of flights at Chicago’s two major airports.
Chicago post office open late for last-minute tax filers
CHICAGO (AP) – There’s still a way to get your federal tax returns in on time in Chicago if you don’t quite make it to your local post office before it closes.
Southern Illinois inmates train dogs from animal shelter
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois prison inmates are training dogs from a local animal shelter, and officials say it’s helping both the dogs and the offenders.
Runners gear up for another wet Boston Marathon
Runners are trying to stay dry as they await the start of the 2019 Boston Marathon
Bush, Richard Dean “Joe”
Richard Dean “Joe” Bush, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 in Marigold Health Care Center.
Wagy, Floyd Kevin
Floyd Kevin Wagy, 61, of Avon, IL passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, 12:40 p.m. at his home. He was born Wednesday, June 5, 1957 in Avon, IL the son of Charles Keith and Rosalie A. (Bivens)
Van Tine, Billy Mack
Billy Mack Van Tine, 74, of Ellisville, IL passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, 3:33 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.