Giants select former Badgers LB Connelly in fifth round
The New York Giants used the fifth pick of the fifth round to select former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Ryan Connelly.
New Seahawks WR already has connection with Russell Wilson
New Seattle wide receiver Gary Jennings already has a connection with the quarterback he’s about to start catching passes from
Falcons add speed to secondary with Ohio State's Sheffield
Falcons add speed to secondary by trading up in fourth round to pick Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield
Celtic pays fitting tribute to late captain Billy McNeill
Celtic pays fitting tribute to late captain Billy McNeill
Ravens draft speedy RB Hill, guard Powers in 4th round
Ravens draft speedy RB Hill, guard Powers in 4th round
Bears select Georgia's Riley Ridley in Round 4 of draft
Bears select Georgia’s Riley Ridley in Round 4 of draft
Cowboys draft Memphis RB Pollard as possible Elliott backup
The Dallas Cowboys have drafted running back Tony Pollard of Memphis as a potential backup for two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott
Titans trade up, take Iowa safety Amani Hooker in 4th round
Tennessee Titans move up in fourth round to take Iowa safety Amani Hooker
NASCAR confiscates part from Austin Dillon's car
Austin Dillon could be hit with penalties after NASCAR confiscates car part
Jets trade down twice, take WVU tight end Wesco in 4th round
The New York Jets traded down twice in the fourth round of the NFL draft before taking West Virginia tight end Trevon Wesco with the 121st pick
Illinois State Police aims to reconstruct declining force
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois State Police have seen a slow but steady decline in their numbers, leaving many to wonder if there are enough troopers to patrol roads, investigate highway shootings and oversee the concealed-carry gun
The time is right: it’s morel mushroom season

When apple orchards bloom and oak leaves grow bigger, the season to hunt for morels has arrived.
Striking Chicago musicians and symphony reach tentative deal
CHICAGO (AP) – Negotiators for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and musicians have reached an agreement to end a nearly seven-week strike.
Photo tribute to 5,000 fallen service members visits Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – A photographic memorial honoring service members who have died since the 9/11 terrorist attacks will stop in Chicago. “Remembering Our Fallen” will be displayed at the Gallagher Way entertainment center, Sunday through Wednesday. It
1st baby bison born at Fermilab herd this spring
BATAVIA, Ill. (AP) – The first bison of the spring has been born at the U.S. Energy Department’s Fermilab facility, west of Chicago.
Bolton ordered to play remaining games amid player strike
Bolton ordered to play remaining games amid player strike
Texans' Griffin charged with drunkenly punching hotel window
Texans’ Griffin charged with drunkenly punching hotel window
Trieste half marathon restricts African competitors
Trieste half marathon organizers have denied accusations of racism after restricting the participation of African athletes in the May 5 race
WGIL’s Galesburg Live for Saturday, April 27

Will Stevenson hosted the Saturday, April 27th edition of WGIL’s Galesburg Live. In the first hour, Will spoke with Galesburg 7th Ward Alderman Jeremy Karlin. Karlin opted not to seek another term, and will turn his seat
America’s Crew Chief: Larry McReynolds looks back at his favorite Talladega memories
America’s Crew Chief Larry McReynolds says two of his favorite Talladega memories are going to victory lane with Davey Allison and his son Brandon 20 years apart.