State’s attorney opposes special prosecutor in Smollett case
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s top prosecutor is fighting a push to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate her office’s handling of the case against actor Jussie Smollett.
Ex-U of I doctoral student pleads guilty to drug trafficking
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A former University of Illinois mathematics doctoral student has pleaded guilty in a federal drug trafficking case.
Ruiz Jr. replaces Miller as opponent for Anthony Joshua
Ruiz Jr. replaces Miller as opponent for Anthony Joshua
Cowman, Rosemary

Rosemary Cowman, age 103, of Knoxville, Illinois, formerly of Maquon, Illinois, died at 6:23 P.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Courtyard Estates in Knoxville.
Adams, Paul J.

Paul J. “Wimpy” Adams, 68, of Galesburg, died at 6:49 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019, at home.
Green, Shirley A.

Mrs. Shirley A. Green, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 12:33 pm Sunday April 28, 2019 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.
Big worry for college scandal suspects: Their co-defendants
Big worry for college scandal suspects: Their co-defendants
Semenya loses appeal against IAAF testosterone rules
Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners
Caster Semenya loses appeal against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners
Caster Semenya loses appeal against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners
Hydrant flushing delayed

UPDATE: The fire hydrant flushing and testing program has been postponed until a later date.
Sheriff’s Department releases statewide results from Scott’s Law Initiative.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department released results from the recently increased efforts for Scott’s Law – also known as the “Move Over Law” in Illinois.
Spanish police detain 6 Liverpool fans in Barcelona
Spanish police have detained six Liverpool fans ahead of the team’s Champions League match in Barcelona
Tuesday's Sports In Brief
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
Couture's hat trick leads Sharks past Avalance 4-2 in Game 3
NHL Playoff Capsules
Isles' Lehner thrives after confronting mental health issues
Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner thrives after confronting his mental health issues
Horse racing weighs changes to compete with sports gambling
Horse racing weighs changes to compete with sports gambling
Cincinnati Reds to visit the New York Mets
The Cincinnati Reds travel to Citi Field to play the New York Mets
Marlins look to end 4-game losing streak against Cleveland
Miami is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland
Los Angeles faces off against San Francisco in division play
The Los Angeles Dodgers will travel to face division foe San Francisco at Oracle Park
Boston faces Oakland following Porcello's strong performance
The Athletics will start Mike Fiers on Wednesday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Hector Velazquez