Vikings seek stability for newcomers Vedvik, Cutting
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to get new kicker Kaare Vedvik and rookie long snapper Austin Cutting acclimated quickly
Rob Parker applauds Antonio Brown for handling the denial of his helmet grievances 'very professionally'
Rob Parker applauds Antonio Brown for handling the denial of his helmet grievances the right way. Hear why Rob thinks AB was ‘very professional’ in his approach.
Rob Parker is not buying Kareem’s comments that LeBron James has nothing to prove with Lakers
Rob Parker discusses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s comments on LeBron James re-posting a picture on Instagram of himself with Los Angeles Lakers greats. Hear why Rob thinks Kareem is giving LeBron a pass.
Cris Carter lays out expectations for Tom Brady and the Patriots
Cris Carter discusses Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on today’s show. Hear why Cris expects the Patriots to be Super Bowl favorites this season.
Preview: Streaking Rays look to pick up 5th straight win as series against Padres continues
The Tampa Bay Rays continue their series against Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Liverpool returns to Istanbul for Super Cup against Chelsea
Liverpool returns to the scene of its most dramatic European triumph when it faces Chelsea in Istanbul for the Super Cup
5 Russian weightlifters face new wave of doping charges
5 Russian weightlifters face new wave of doping charges
Greinke’s 2nd start with Astros postponed by rain

CHICAGO (AP) – Zack Greinke’s second start with the Houston Astros has been postponed by rain.
Lightfoot expresses concerns laws may dampen casino profits
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois Gaming Board says it will release a study on the feasibility of locating a gambling casino in Chicago.
Suspected tornado reported in central Illinois amid storms
EDINBURG, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a suspected tornado was reported in central Illinois as severe thunderstorms moved through portions of the state.
Lawsuit alleging jail inmate misconduct gets judge’s OK
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge in Chicago has given the green light to class-action lawsuits alleging indecent conduct by Cook County Jail inmates.
No one hurt, man arrested after gunfire at Chicago hospital
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a suspect is in custody after shots were fired outside a Chicago hospital and that no one was hurt.
Former teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting child
CHICAGO (AP) – A former suburban Chicago substitute teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child he was acquainted with.
Defense argues evidence lacking in Illinois toddler’s death
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Defense attorneys argue a southern Illinois man shouldn’t be convicted of murder in a 2-year-old boy’s beating death because no prosecution witnesses could say how the child was injured.
Cause not found for deadly Chicago-area factory explosion
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Investigators haven’t been able to determine what caused an explosion at a Chicago-area silicone factory that killed four workers in May.
Aten, Rudy R.
Rudy R. Aten, 72, of Galesburg, died at 3:03 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Elledge, Robert Eugene

Mr. Robert Eugene Elledge, 88, of Galesburg died Monday, August 12, 2019, at Aperion North Care Center.
Velazquez, Eloisa

Eloisa Velazquez, 75, of Galesburg, died at 10:13 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019, surrounded by her family at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Kokes, Doris (Thurman)

Mrs. Doris (Thurman) Kokes, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 11:05 am Sunday, August 11, 2019.
Bayern signs Croatia's Ivan Perisic on loan from Inter Milan
Bayern Munich has signed Croatian winger Ivan Perisic on loan from Inter Milan for one season
