Charges unlikely over misspending at Illinois housing agency
CAIRO, Ill. (AP) – The former director of a southern Illinois housing authority is unlikely to face federal criminal charges for wrongly using agency money on personal expenses.
8 suburban Chicago officers face discipline over hazing
BARTLETT, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago police department’s emergency response team is being disbanded over what the police chief says was the dangerous firing of simulated ammunition at two officers during a training exercise.
Illinois revenue bump spurs debate over Pritzker tax hikes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers and Gov. J.B. Pritzker have learned that the state’s take from income taxes in April was $4 billion – 60% higher than anticipated.
Chicago-arena renting families $425 suites for graduations
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) – A suburban-Chicago arena is charging $425 for relatives of high school graduates to watch commencements from a private suite instead of general admission seats.
Karaoke contest returning to Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Fair karaoke contest is returning this summer, and the winner will get to perform on the fair’s biggest stage.
Ceremony will honor daughter of Revolutionary War fighter
ARTHUR, Ill. (AP) – Volunteers are planning to add a marker at the grave of a Douglas County woman that recognizes her relationship to a Revolutionary War veteran.
Get ready for the series premiere of ‘Rays All-Access’ on FOX Sports Sun
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the Tampa Bay Rays function and thrive with the series premiere of “Rays All-Access” on May 12 on FOX Sports Sun after the conclusion of the Rays-Yankees Game. Check your
A-Town to graduate four seniors with associates degrees
The Abingdon-Avon school district will hold their graduation ceremonies next weekend but some of those seniors have already got college degrees.
F1 great Schumacher will be subject of new documentary
Formula One great Michael Schumacher will be the subject of a documentary about his life, the film’s executive producers say
Yates and the Padres visit division foe Colorado
The San Diego Padres will play division foe Colorado at Coors Field
Rangers look to end 3-game losing streak
Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on Houston
Red Sox host Mariners, look to build on 4-game win streak
Boston will try to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Red Sox take on Seattle
Cleveland visits Oakland following Bauer's strong performance
The Indians will start Jefry Rodriguez on Sunday and the Athletics are expected to counter with Daniel Mengden
St. Louis hosts Pittsburgh, aims to build on Mikolas' strong showing
The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Sunday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Dakota Hudson
Snell expected to start for Tampa Bay against New York
Tampa Bay and New York square off with the winner taking home a series victory
Minnesota faces off against Detroit in division matchup
The Detroit Tigers will visit division foe Minnesota at Target Field
Godley expected to start for Arizona against Atlanta
Arizona and Atlanta will face off at Chase Field on Sunday
Phillies face Kansas City, aim to build on Eflin's strong outing
The Phillies will start Cole Irvin on Sunday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis
Hunter Pence hits 7th Home Run, Rangers fall to Astros
Hunter Pence hit his seventh homer in the second inning over a leaping Josh Reddick to put the Rangers up 1-0.
Andrade stuns Namajunas to win UFC 115-pound belt in Rio
Andrade stuns Namajunas to win UFC 115-pound belt in Rio