Bryant’s HR in 8th gives Cubs wild 12-11 win over Giants
CHICAGO (AP) – Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 12-11 comeback victory over the San Francisco Giants in a wild, back-and-forth game Wednesday night at Wrigley
Giolito’s 3-hit shutout gives White Sox 4-0 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hit shutout of the second-highest scoring team in the major leagues, racking up 12 strikeouts for the Chicago White Sox in a 4-0 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday to take
Cubs’ Morrow out for year following another setback
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow is out for the year following another setback in his recovery from right elbow surgery, according to team president Theo Epstein.
2 housing authorities get money to ID lead paint hazards
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Two housing agencies in Southern Illinois will receive about $1 million each to identify lead-based paint hazards in decades-old apartment complexes.
Pritzker reluctant to criticize Madigan on harassment report
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is praising the release of a report on bullying and harassment in Michael Madigan’s office, but is sidestepping questions about Illinois House speaker’s leadership.
Loyola’s Sister Jean celebrated on her 100th birthday
CHICAGO (AP) – Jean Dolores Schmidt, better known as Sister Jean, is now a centenarian. And the students and staff of Loyola University-Chicago gathered Wednesday to celebrate the chaplain of school’s men’s basketball team.
Illinois governor signs law to protect immigrant renters
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law aimed at creating protections for immigrants who rent in Illinois.
Chicago police to test phones that access high-tech tools
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police officers may soon be able to access the city’s approximately 35,000 surveillance cameras through phones provided by the city.
Lawsuit wants panhandler laws declared unconstitutional
CHICAGO (AP) – A new lawsuit wants a federal judge in Chicago to deem unconstitutional laws that let charity groups solicit money on roadway medians but that ban panhandlers from doing so.
Del Monte closing corn-packing plant in northern Illinois
MENDOTA, Ill. (AP) – Del Monte Foods will close a corn-packing plant in north-central Illinois, idling more than 600 full-time and seasonal employees.
Rockford man admits aiming laser pointer at aircraft
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – A Rockford man has pleaded guilty to pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft.
8 jail inmates complete janitor training program
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) – Some jail inmates in suburban Chicago will be carrying something that could keep them from returning: certificates that show they know how to do janitorial work.
Lake County school district loses dozens of staffers
ZION, Ill. (AP) – Nearly 50 teachers and staff members have quit or retired from a school district in Lake County before the start of a new year.
Spencer, Sandra L.
Sandra L. Spencer, age 71, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 9:48 A.M. on Monday, August 19, 2019, at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Kelso, Bert W.
Bert W. Kelso, age 77, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:54 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at his home.
Esther Joy King announces candidacy for Illinois’ 17th District
An East Moline real estate lawyer and small business owner has announced her candidacy for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
Athletics go deep three times in win over Yankees
Athletics go deep three times in win over Yankees. Marcus Semien hits is 22nd home run of the year in the win.
Max Muncy’s 33rd home run of the year gives Dodgers a walk-off win
Max Muncy’s 33rd home run of the year gives Dodgers a walk-off win. This was Muncy’s 5th home run in the past 5 games.
Bryce Harper’s 2-run home run helps Phillies overcome Red Sox
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 with help from a 2-run home run from Bryce Harper.
Rain ends game in eighth inning, Cardinals fall 5-3 to Brewers
Mike Moustakas homered and Keston Hiura drove in a pair of runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 win over the Cardinals.