Skip Bayless on Zeke’s contract: ’This will all get taken care of … Jerry Jones will figure it out’
Skip Bayless explains why he thinks Jerry Jones' ability to manage the salary cap will get Ezekiel Elliott's contract sooner rather than later.
Jack and Jake (VIDEO)
Getting to know Jake Rogers
English Heritage tests video review tech for jousting
Medieval is meeting modern as English Heritage tests of video review technology for jousting
Northgate Lanes in Galesburg for sale – still open
Late last week, the Northgate Family Recreation Center in Galesburg addressed some rumors on a possible closure.
Defenders of Freedom settling into new home on Main & Henderson
Since 2004, the Non-profit organization Defenders of Freedom has connected the community to Veterans and provides donors with the organization they need to support all veterans.
Syndergaard puts aside talk, shines as Mets win 5th straight
CHICAGO (AP) – Noah Syndergaard put aside trade talk to turn an eighth-inning lead over to his relievers, and the New York Mets rebounded from another bullpen meltdown when Jeff McNeil and Michael Conforto hit consecutive home
Goldschmidt hits 7th homer in 8 games, Cards beat Cubs 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Paul Goldschmidt homered for the seventh time in eight games, a go-ahead drive off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Tuesday night
In big-league debut, Jake Rogers has two hits, drives in Tigers' only run in 6-1 loss to Angels
Detroit has lost seven of eight
David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays
CHICAGO (AP) – The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.
Bears activate S Clinton-Dix from PUP list
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears have removed safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from the physically unable to perform list and he is expected to begin practicing Tuesday.
Pritzker: Funding of 2 SIU campuses should be proportional
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker contends allocation of state funds to Southern Illinois University’s Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses should be done on a proportional basis with criteria that includes student population and building needs.
Illinois city pushing to demolish home where boy was killed
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois community is pushing to demolish the house where the parents who are charged in the slaying of their 5-year-old son allegedly beat the boy to death.
Police sergeant found justified in shooting 19-year-old
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s police oversight board has determined a sergeant was justified in killing a fleeing 19-year-old three years ago because the dead man was carrying a gun as the officer claimed.
Chris Kunitz retires after 15 NHL seasons
CHICAGO (AP) – Chris Kunitz has retired after winning four Stanley Cup titles in 15 NHL seasons, and he is joining the Chicago Blackhawks’ front office as a player development advisor.
Man unfit for trial for confining daughter in basement
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man who, with his wife, is accused of confining their 10-year-old daughter to their basement has been found mentally unfit for trial by a court-appointed doctor.
Man denied bond after boy dies from apparent accidental shot
CHICAGO (AP) – Bail has been denied a man charged when his 3-year-old son died after apparently accidentally shooting himself in the head at a Chicago home.
Ex-Teamster leader pleads guilty in Chicago extortion case
CHICAGO (AP) – A 59-year-old who was one of Chicago’s most powerful labor leaders has pleaded guilty to receiving over $500,000 in illegal payments and benefits, including the use of a yacht.
Report: Chicago police didn’t follow body camera policy
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s inspector general has found that the city’s police department did not follow its own orders that call for lieutenants to inspect the body cameras officers wear to make sure they’re working correctly.
2 moms active in Chicago anti-violence movement gunned down
CHICAGO (AP) – Two women who worked with other moms to try to stop gun violence in Chicago were shot to death.
Michigan man dies in fall from bluff at Illinois park
OGLESBY, Ill. (AP) – A coroner’s office has released the name of a 31-year-old Michigan man who died Sunday after falling about 31 feet from a bluff at Starved Rock State Park.