Chris Broussard: ‘LeBron is the most scrutinized athlete in the history of American sports’
Chris Broussard reacts to New Orleans Pelicans executive David Griffin saying he was “miserable” in Cleveland — in part because of pressure that comes with building a team around LeBron James.
Schalke chairman Tönnies apologizes for Africa comments
Schalke chairman Clemens Tönnies has apologized for comments he made linking climate change with overpopulation in Africa
Chris Broussard offers Cowboys a solution to Zeke’s holdout: ‘ start the season without him’
Chris Broussard weighs in on Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout from Cowboys training camp. Broussard thinks the Cowboys should start the season without him and reevaluate if their running game isn’t good.
Hennes the goat, Cologne's long-serving club mascot, retires
Cologne’s popular club mascot, a 12-year-old goat named Hennes the Eighth, is stepping down after an 11-year reign due to health reasons
Monmouth Cruise Night returns Friday, August 2nd

Cruise towards the Maple City August 2nd to see one of the biggest displays of automobiles in the state during the 2019 Monmouth Cruise Night.
Hamilton leads Hungarian GP 1st practice; Bottas struggles
Hamilton leads Hungarian GP 1st practice; Bottas struggles
Illinois to offer Cardinals license plate to aid schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says an Illinois license plate featuring the St. Louis Cardinals will be sold in support of public schools.
Cardinals beat Cubs 8-0, move into 1st place in NL Central

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jack Flaherty struck out nine in seven strong innings and Matt Wieters hit a three-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 Thursday in a matchup of NL Central
Still here: Wheeler solid as Mets roll past White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) – Zack Wheeler tossed seven innings of four-hit ball, Robinson Cano drove in two runs with a homer and double and the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Thursday for their
Farquhar rejoins White Sox as pitching instructor in minors

CHICAGO (AP) – Danny Farquhar, who suffered a brain hemorrhage in the Chicago White Sox dugout last season, has rejoined the team as its new minor league pitching instructor.
White Sox put Moncada on injured list with hamstring strain

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago White Sox have put third baseman Yoan Moncada on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.
Obama Foundation names former economic adviser as president
CHICAGO (AP) – One of former President Barack Obama’s senior economic advisers has been named the first president of the Chicago-based Obama Foundation.
Lawmakers to investigate use of guardianship loophole
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois lawmakers say they will investigate the use of a loophole in the state’s guardianship law that wealthy families took advantage of to qualify their children for college financial aid.
Illinois extends tax credits to producers working in state
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation extending tax credits for film production through 2026, a move he says will attract more industry jobs to the state.
Illinois to get share of Cisco cybersecurity settlement
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois will get about $382,000 of a national settlement following a computer security expert’s whistleblower lawsuit against Cisco Systems Inc.
Man charged in officer’s shooting representing himself
CHICAGO (AP) – A man accused in the shooting death of an off-duty Chicago police officer has rejected a court-appointed attorney and is defending himself against the charges.
R. Kelly’s attorney asks that singer be released from jail
CHICAGO (AP) – An attorney for R. Kelly is asking a federal judge to reconsider his decision to keep the singer behind bars while he awaits trial in a child pornography case in Chicago.
Reynolds resignation approved by 205, still filling job vacancies

The District 205 Board of Education officially approved the resignation of Galesburg High School head basketball coach Mike Reynolds on Tuesday.
Election Commission mailing voter cards to registered voters in August

Galesburg Election Commission Director Lisa Watson says for registered voters in the City of Galesburg to be on the lookout for new voter cards being mailed out this month.
Geneseo man pleads not guilty to child sex exploitation charges

22-year-old Tristan S. Blank has pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court to the child exploitation charges he faces.

