June 9, 2019 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Previewing the United States’ 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and opening match

What should we expect from the USWNT in France? The Women’s World Cup Live crew breaks down what it’s like to have to wait so long for an opening match, the United States’ group, Julie Ertz’s best

Hammond explains her support of the state budget, vote against capital projects

The $40 billion state budget, the largest Illinois has ever had, was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker last week.

Caratini helps rally Cubs past Cardinals 9-4

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CHICAGO (AP) – Pinch-hitter Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in Chicago’s four-run sixth inning and the Cubs rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 Saturday night.

Cardinals place INF Jedd Gyorko on IL, recall Tommy Edman

CHICAGO (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Jedd Gyorko on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower back before Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and purchased the contract of infielder Tommy Edman from

Giolito dominant in 7th straight win as White Sox top Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Lucas Giolito worked into the eighth inning and had a career-high 11 strikeouts to win his seventh consecutive start, outdueling Brad Keller as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals

Building that formerly housed Chicago store burns down

CHICAGO (AP) – Former patrons are fondly remembering a long-closed Chicago department store, the vestiges of which were destroyed by fire.

Heavy spring rain delayed the planting of Illinois’ corn

CHICAGO (AP) – An unusually wet spring resulted in a delay in the planting of the Illinois corn crop.

State mobilizes 3rd round-the-clock flood-fighting team

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has mobilized its third round-the-clock team to assist the flooding fight in Monroe County.