Monmouth Council approves road construction bid, discusses sidewalk cafe ordinance changes

The City of Monmouth will be getting several city roads resurfaced after aldermen approved the lowest bid on Monday.
Smeltzer proving worth of bigger role on Twins' staff
Devin Smeltzer’s last start and more in the latest Midweek Stock Report
Offensive continuity could have Chiefs flying high again
While the Kansas City Chiefs did a complete overhaul of their defense this past offseason, their high-flying offense is back nearly intact
Twins' Rudy Hernandez: Coaching the Bomba Squad is 'unbelievable'
Marney Gellner sits down with Minnesota Twins assistant hitting coach Rudy Hernandez.
New Library director now on the job, meeting public at library Thursday

The Galesburg Public Library’s new director is now on the job after her hiring was announced in July.
Colin Cowherd on Cam Newton: ‘I would never play a franchise QB in the preseason’
Colin Cowherd on Cam Newton missing the Carolina Panthers preseason opener. Hear why he thinks playing a franchise QB in the preseason is risky.
Colin Cowherd: Zion Williamson reportedly getting 1st signature shoe in 2020 proves he's already a superstar
Zion Williamson is rumored to get his first signature shoe in 2020 and Colin Cowherd believes that this proves that Zion is already an NBA superstar.
Why the NFL is unquestionably 'America's Game'
It’s only August, but it already feels like NFL season. An ex-player turned sociologist explains just why we love the NFL so much.
Alexi Lalas reacts to Alejandro Bedoya’s passionate plea to Congress
Alexi Lalas weighs in on Alejandro Bedoya making an in-game statement with an on-field microphone on the State of the Union Podcast.
Shields-Habazin fight rescheduled for Oct. 5 in Flint
Claressa Shields has injured knee, so fight against Ivana Habazin rescheduled for Oct. 5 in Flint, Michigan
GPD investigation burglary to Grand Tobacco

Cigarettes and liquor were taken in a break-in robbery at Grand Tobacco Monday night.
Chicago man facing weapons felonies in Knox Co

A Chicago man is facing felony weapons charges in Knox County.
Team Hope Walk For Huntington’s Disease Awareness And Fundraiser

Huntington’s Disease is currently affecting nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. with more than 200,000 at risk for inheriting the disease. The Illinois Chapter of Huntington’s Disease Society of America is hosting
Making Micah: Parsons primed to be Penn State's next star LB
Micah Parsons rolled into Penn State with much fanfare and no shortage of confidence
NFL Pro Bowl returns to Orlando for 4th straight year
NFL Pro Bowl to return to Orlando for 4th straight year and be held on Jan. 26, one week before Super Bowl
Shannon Sharpe gives his thoughts on Episode 1 of Hard Knocks with the Oakland Raiders
HBO's Hard Knocks with the Oakland Raiders premiered last night. Hear what Shannon Sharpe thought about the events during the episode.
Shannon Sharpe agrees with LeBron James reaction to the NCAA ‘RIch Paul Rule’
Shannon Sharpe agrees with LeBron James’ reaction to the NCAA ‘Rich Paul Rule.’ Hear why Shannon thinks the NCAA requiring a college degree is their way of stopping Rich Paul.
Former Badgers WR Cephus petitions for return to Wisconsin
Quintez Cephus has filed a petition to be readmitted to the University of Wisconsin after he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two female students.
Cris Carter compares Bill Belichick to Nick Saban for their unique ability to move on from players
Will the New England Patriots move on from Tom Brady after this season? Cris Carter explains why Bill Belichick’s innate skill could allow this to happen.
Legendary Champions: 3-Time U.S. Women’s Amateur Titlist Juli Inkster
Hall of Famer Juli Inkster reflects on her three consecutive U.S. Women’s Amateur victories.