No Israel Folau, no problem for NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby
The New South Wales Waratahs’ first Super Rugby match without suspended fullback Israel Folau turned into an impressive victory
Sterling, Van Dijk among England's player of year contenders
Sterling, Van Dijk among England’s player of year contenders
Italian swimmer Vergani provisionally suspended for cannabis
Italian swimmer Vergani provisionally suspended for cannabis
Search for boy who fell in Wauconda lake now recovery effort
WAUCONDA, Ill. (AP) – Authorities in the northern Chicago suburb of Wauconda say they’ve located the body of a 9-year-old boy who fell into a lake while paddle-boating.
Congressman shot by Belleville man to speak in Illinois
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana is scheduled to speak later this month at a congressional prayer breakfast in southern Illinois.
Southern Illinois wants funding restored for veteran tuition
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University officials hope the new governor will fund a decades-old state commitment to educating veterans that have been passed off on universities in recent years.
Man faces new federal charges in postal worker’s shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – A suburban Chicago man has been indicted on charges of trying to kill a U.S. Postal Service worker on New Year’s Eve.
Hughs, Carol Ann
Carol Ann Hughs, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 8:08 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Fullerton, Arthur L.
Arthur Lowell Fullerton, 76, of Galesburg, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Seminary Manor.
Hayburn, Travis E.
Travis E. Hayburn, 34, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 1:19 pm Thursday, April 18, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Thompson, Donna L.
Mrs. Donna L. Thompson, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:15 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg.
Where to watch the Blues and Cardinals on Saturday, April 20
The St. Louis Blues host the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Mets. Both games will be on FOX Sports Midwest.
Players boycotting social media over racism receive abuse
Footballers in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse about the 24-hour campaign
Former Olympic champion Kiprop gets 4-year doping ban
Former Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop has received a four-year ban for doping
Fed Cup semifinal: Australia, Belarus level after 1st day
Fed Cup semifinal: Australia, Belarus level after 1st day
Friday Sports in Brief
Friday Sports in Brief
Swift eager to show he can be Georgia's No. 1 tailback
D’Andre Swift uses spring to confirm his status as Georgia’s undisputed leader at tailback
Long-suffering Duchene gives Blue Jackets playoff punch
Matt Duchene’s contributions to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ shocking sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning pried the playoff monkey off his back
Cubs face Diamondbacks, aim to build on Hendricks' strong outing
The Diamondbacks will start right-hander Zack Greinke on Saturday while the Cubs are expected to counter with right-hander Yu Darvish
Pittsburgh takes 4-game win streak into game against San Francisco
Pittsburgh is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over San Francisco