US judge: Construction on Obama center should proceed
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge in Chicago says he’ll dismiss a lawsuit brought by a parks advocacy group that is trying to stop former President Barack Obama’s presidential center from being built in a lakefront park.
Bond set for off-duty Chicago officer charged in fatal crash
CHICAGO (AP) – A 24-year-old Chicago police officer has been charged with reckless homicide and other crimes after authorities say he crashed his personal car into a restaurant while off duty.
Valves open on ammonia tanks that sickened dozens
BEACH PARK, Ill. (AP) – Federal investigators say open valves on-farm fertilizer tanks apparently led to a serious ammonia leak that injured 41 people in Illinois in April.
S. Illinois mobile home park evacuated due to high water
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. (AP) – Residents of a mobile home park in southern Illinois have been evacuated due to the high level of the Mississippi River.
Tigers let one slip away in Kansas City
They waste solid outing by Spencer Turnbull
Russian track official faces doping suspension
Russian track official faces doping suspension
Summer Soirée: A Salvador Dali inspired evening of live art, auction, food and fun
An annual fundraiser event is this Friday to benefit free exhibition and arts education programming.
Shannon, Charles Victor “Vic”
Mr. Charles Victor “Vic” Shannon, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois died 3:45 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at OSF St. Francis, Peoria, Illinois.
Spanish league denies charges about microphone in its app
The Spanish soccer league says the country’s data protection agency doesn’t understand the technology being used on its official app
Swedish regions show support for 2026 Winter Olympics
All three regions proposing to stage events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Sweden have committed their backing for the bid for the first time
Kenyan marathon runner tests positive for strychnine
Kenyan marathon runner Felix Kirwa has been banned for nine months after testing positive for strychnine, a drug commonly known as rat poison
Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds travel to Progressive Field to play the Cleveland Indians
Braves ride 5-game win streak into matchup with Pirates
Atlanta is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Pittsburgh
Boston takes 3-game slide into matchup with Texas
Boston will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Red Sox take on Texas
Arizona Diamondbacks to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia and Arizona square off with the winner taking home a series victory
Kansas City hosts Detroit following Junis' solid outing
Kansas City looks to follow up a strong showing by Tuesday starter Jakob Junis
Toronto takes 5-game losing streak into matchup with Baltimore
Toronto will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Blue Jays take on Baltimore
Milone, Mariners to take on Berrios, Twins
The Seattle Mariners visit Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins
Tampa Bay takes on Oakland in series rubber match
The Athletics will start Brett Anderson on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Yonny Chirinos.
Milwaukee to visit Houston Wednesday
Houston and Milwaukee will square off at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday