Did William Byron have a backup plan if racing didn’t workout?
On Waltrip Unfiltered, William Byron tells Michael Waltrip his backup plan if racing didn’t workout
Old Nets think Durant, Irving can succeed where they didn't
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving gave the Brooklyn Nets two big victories in one night
The Latest: Big 12 media days starting at championship site
Latest from Big 12 Conference football media days
Jeremy Karlin announces State’s Attorney candidacy
Galesburg attorney and former alderman Jeremy Karlin officially announced his candidacy on Friday for Knox County State’s Attorney in 2020.
Wainwright throws 7 scoreless, Cardinals beat D-Backs 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Paul Goldschmidt homered, Adam Wainwright pitched seven scoreless innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Sunday.
A’s turn 9th-inning throwing error into 3-2 win over Chisox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Chad Pinder scored all the way from first base when White Sox shortstop Jose Rondon made a throwing error trying to start a double play in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics
Frittelli wins John Deere Classic for 1st PGA Tour victory
SILVIS, Illinois (AP) – Dylan Frittelli won the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 7-under 64 for a two-stroke victory over Russell Henley.
Cubs hit 3 homers, beat Pirates 8-3 to complete 3-game sweep
CHICAGO (AP) – Jason Heyward, Albert Almora Jr., and Kyle Schwarber hit home runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Galesburg Council approving different firm to conduct policy review
Galesburg Aldermen Monday night may approve a letter of engagement hiring a new law firm to conduct an investigation into the city’s handling of harassment complaints.
Illinois woman gets prison for soliciting husband’s murder
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for soliciting the murder of her 76-year-old husband and helping to conceal his body.
Judges to decide on bond hearings for R. Kelly indictments
CHICAGO (AP) – Federal judges will decide how to proceed with bond hearings in two separate federal indictments against R. Kelly.
1 dead after Amtrak train hits van in suburban Chicago
MORTON GROVE, Ill. (AP) – The driver of a minivan was killed when an Amtrak train slammed into the vehicle at a suburban Chicago crossing.
Mother shoots sons, self before setting home afire
ELMHURST, Ill. (AP) – Suburban Chicago sheriff’s police say a woman fatally shot her two sons and set her house on fire before turning the gun on herself.
Priest removed from duties after sex abuse allegation
CHICAGO (AP) – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has removed a priest from pastoral duties in the wake of allegations of sexual abuse that took place two decades ago.
Freed transgender inmate to fight for trans prisoner rights
CHICAGO (AP) – A transgender woman who just got out of prison says she’ll continue to fight for the rights of other transgender inmates now that she’s free.
NIU to offer mobile ticketing for sporting events
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Northern Illinois University sports fans will have a more high-tech way to access game tickets.
Officials offer grilling safety tips during peak fire month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State officials say July is the peak month for grilling fires and are offering public safety tips.
Consulting firm to evaluate Chicago casino feasibility
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Gaming Board has selected a consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study for a casino in Chicago.
Dietrich quits as club president of crisis-hit Stuttgart
Wolfgang Dietrich has quit as president of Stuttgart after saying he longer wants to be made a scapegoat for all that’s wrong at the crisis-ridden club
Rakhimov resigns from troubled boxing body AIBA
Rakhimov resigns from troubled boxing body AIBA