Feds: More people could be charged in R. Kelly case
CHICAGO (AP) – A prosecutor has told a federal judge in Chicago that more charges and more defendants could be added to the case against R&B singer R. Kelly that alleges child pornography and other crimes.
Aldermen introduce measure to strengthen sanctuary policy
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago aldermen have introduced a measure to strengthen the city’s sanctuary policy by removing exceptions where authorities can share information with federal immigration officials.
Police: 3 teen girls arrested in beating of 15-year-old girl
CHICAGO (AP) – Police in Chicago have arrested three teenage girls in the beating of a 15-year-old special needs girl that was recorded on cellphone video and shared online.
Area unemployment remains steady in June

Knox County unemployment remained stable from May to June according to preliminary numbers released Thursday.
Brown, Judith

Judith Brown, 72, of Kirkwood, IL passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 5:55 p.m. at her home.
Hot Air Balloons and Sweet Corn: this weekend has it all

The 19th Annual Great Balloon Race in Galesburg will take to the sky starting Friday, July 26th totaling 22 balloons from all over the Midwest.
Canada's Maggie MacNeil storms onto world swim stage
Canadian teen Maggie MacNeil is winning medals in her first world swimming championships
3 Americans in lead at Senior British Open after 1st round
A trio of Americans lead the Senior British Open alongside an Englishman after the first round
After the controversial ending, Brad Ausmus discusses late game decisions and how is view differs from the call made at the plate.
“Absolutely the right decision to send Fletch. Like I said, in my mind he actually was safe, but yea it was the right call to send him.” After a controversial ending to today’s 16 inning game, Brad
Villar homers in 16th, OF saves Orioles' 10-8 win over Halos
Villar homers in 16th, OF saves Orioles’ 10-8 win over Halos
HIGHLIGHTS: 6 Hours, 16 Innings and 1 controversial call.. Halos take a 10-8 to Baltimore in series opener
After 6+ hours, 16 innings of baseball and 10 different pitchers, our Halos were unable to squeak out a game one win over the Orioles.
Hoses, ice packs help tame Tokyo heat before the Olympics
The heat is on for organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Yelich takes 13-game hit streak into matchup with Cubs
Brewers, streaking Yelich set for matchup against Cubs
Los Angeles puts win streak on the line against Baltimore
Los Angeles is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Baltimore
Castillo expected to start for Cincinnati against Colorado
The Colorado Rockies visit Great American Ball Park to play the Cincinnati Reds
Ryu, Dodgers to face Sanchez, Nationals on Friday
Washington and Los Angeles will face off at Nationals Park on Friday
Mariners rookie Tim Lopes beaned in 1st major league start
Mariners second baseman Tim Lopes has been hit in the helmet by a pitch during his first major league start
Ramirez homers in 14th, Indians outlast Royals 5-4
Jose Ramirez hit a go-ahead homer in the 14th inning and the Cleveland Indians held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Thursday night
Santana's slam, 6 RBIs power Rangers past scuffling A's 11-3
Ariel Jurado (6-6) overcame a shaky start and allowed three runs on three hits in seven innings for his first win since June 27.
Royals fall short in 5-4, 14-inning loss to Indians
The Cleveland Indians held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Thursday night in a game that lasted just shy of five hours and finished after midnight.

