August 1, 2019 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Twins address biggest need, add 'quality options' to bullpen

The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen Wednesday afternoon by trading three prospects to San Francisco for Sam Dyson.

Chad Knaus on why Cliff Daniels is prepared to be Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief

Chad Knaus explains why Cliff Daniels is the right choice to take over as Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief.

Galesburg Police looking to acquire new K9 officer

One of the Galesburg Police Department’s K9 officers is expected to retire in December and so a replacement has been found.

Mets score 3 in 9th, beat White Sox 4-2 for 6th straight win

CHICAGO (AP) – Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, Michael Conforto added a two-run single and the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Wednesday night for their season-best sixth straight

Cubs beat Cardinals 2-0, move into tie atop NL Central

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ST. LOUIS (AP) – Kyle Hendricks struck out seven in seven innings and Ian Happ hit an RBI single in the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie as Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis 2-0 Wednesday night

Officials plan youth tech event to overlap with Lollapalooza

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago officials are planning a youth technology event to coincide with Lollapalooza.

2 police officers injured in South Side crash

CHICAGO (AP) – Two Chicago police officers were injured in a crash on the city’s far South Side.

Man charged with using sword in death of his mother

PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother.

Judge: Smollett special prosecutor will still be appointed

CHICAGO (AP) – A judge told Jussie Smollett’s attorneys he’s not changing his mind about appointing a special prosecutor in the case against the actor and that he won’t let another judge replace him.

Chicago officer hurt when boys throw rocks at squad car

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say one of their sergeants was injured when three boys threw rocks at her squad car on the Southwest Side.

R. Kelly judge to decide on order protecting evidence

CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge overseeing singer R. Kelly’s child-pornography case in Chicago is set to rule on how tightly he should restrict access to and mentions of the evidence.

Fouts, Patricia A. “Pattie”

Patricia A. “Pattie” Fouts, age 62, of rural Dahinda, Illinois, died at 8:12 P.M. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Marigold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois.