Russ Idle named Galesburg’s next police chief

The City of Galesburg named its next police chief today; Galesburg Police Department’s current Captain of Staff and Services Russell Idle.
Rob Parker believes Sam Darnold will have a better statistical season than Tom Brady
Rob Parker and Greg Jennings discuss who will have the better statistical season between AFC East foes Sam Darnold and Tom Brady.
Bucky Brooks defends Kyler Murray after poor performance: ‘It’s a bigger indictment on Kliff Kingsbury’
Bucky Brooks defends rookie QB Kyler Murray after his poor performance against the Oakland Raiders. Hear why he defends Kyler and thinks, ‘It’s a bigger indictment on Kliff Kingsbury.’
Meet the 2019 Vikings: Fun facts about your favorite players
Different and interesting facts about Minnesota Vikings players culled from the team’s media guide
Cris Carter has concerns for Kyler Murray, Cardinals after preseason loss to Raiders
Cris Carter discusses Kyler Murray struggling in his second preseason game against the Oakland Raiders. Hear why Cris has concerns about Kyler after his 2nd preseason game.
Digital Extra: Vikings fun facts, 2019
How did Harrison Smith spend his offseason? Which of his teammates played youth football together? How many dogs does Trae Waynes have? Learn more about the 2019 Minnesota Vikings.
Trout’s 40th homer, 4 hits propel Angels past White Sox 8-7

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Mike Trout went 4 for 4, scored four runs and hit his AL-leading 40th homer, and Andrew Heaney pitched seven innings of four-hit ball in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-7 victory over the
Harper hits grand slam in 9th, Phillies rally past Cubs 7-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Bryce Harper blasted a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning, capping a six-run rally that sent the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 Thursday night for a three-game sweep.
Gray, Reds stop Cardinals’ win streak with 2-1 victory

CINCINNATI (AP) – Sonny Gray struck out 10 while pitching five scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday night.
Chicago police recover 60 guns during raid on West Side
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police says they’ve recovered 60 guns during a raid on the city’s West Side.
City targets end of September as target date for Park Plaza completion

The bulk of reconstruction on downtown Galesburg’s Park Plaza and adjacent parking lots should be finished by the end of September.
Greg Jennings: Ezekiel Elliott will be on the field Week 1 vs. Giants
Ezekiel Elliott remains unsigned to a long-term deal but Greg Jennings adamantly believes that he will be on the field for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 as they take on the New York Giants.
Away from the Spotlight: Warrior Sailing (VIDEO)
Veterans bond and heal through sailboat racing
Top Tweets: Cousins, Thielen's sons score adorable Vikings touchdown
FOX Sports North compiles the top tweets from the past week of Minnesota sports.
Top Tweets: Badgers unveil throwback football uniforms
FOX Sports Wisconsin compiles the top tweets from the past week.
Rob Parker: DeMarcus Cousins’ ACL injury means the Lakers ‘will not have a shot at a championship’
Rob Parker reacts to DeMarcus Cousins suffering an torn ACL injury during training. Hear why he thinks this is a huge blow to the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of winning the title this season.
Trump continues to weigh possible Blagojevich commutation
CHICAGO (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s still considering whether to sign commutation papers freeing former Illinois governor and one-time “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Rod Blagojevich from federal prison in Colorado.
Illinois fair grandstand breaks record for tickets sold
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Grandstand acts at the Illinois State Fair have broken the record for most tickets sold.
3 Chicago men charged in 2018 gang murder-for-hire case
CHICAGO (AP) – Three Chicago men are charged in the 2018 killing of a couple after a member of the Traveling Vice Lords street gang agreed to compile evidence against them.
Chicago police launch 2 centers to process video evidence
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say they’re launching two new technology centers to help process video evidence faster.