Man guilty of murder in fight with wife over coffee maker
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man accused of fatally shooting his wife in a fight over a coffee maker has been found guilty of second-degree murder.
Cubs hammer Syndergaard, hold off Mets 10-7 to gain on Cards

NEW YORK (AP) – Kyle Schwarber hit one of Chicago’s three homers against a stunned Noah Syndergaard, and the Cubs built an early nine-run lead before closer Craig Kimbrel held off the New York Mets in the
PR firm: ‘Every iota’ of Smollett claim true; police differ
CHICAGO (AP) – Jussie Smollett’s PR team says “every iota” of his account of being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago is supported by police evidence despite police repeatedly saying it was all staged.
Owner won’t add casino gambling at Arlington Racecourse
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – The owner of Arlington International Racecourse in northern Illinois has announced the company will not seek a license to add casino gambling at the track.
Man who shot wife in fight over coffee maker convicted
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago who was accused of fatally shooting his wife after a fight over a coffee maker has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a judge.
Perdue says Trump to act on ethanol waivers
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says President Donald Trump will take action to soften the effects of oil refinery exceptions for blending corn-based ethanol in motor fuel.
Girl, 16, fatally shot sitting in a car outside Chicago
DOLTON, Ill. (AP) – Police say a 16-year-old girl has been fatally shot while sitting in a car outside a convenience store in a Chicago southern suburb.
Owners of Chicago youth center charged with fraud
CHICAGO (AP) – The owners of a suburban Chicago youth counseling center face federal charges accusing them of defrauding Illinois Medicaid out of around $4 million.
County Board to vote on compensation study soon

The compensation study that the Knox County Board approved last year is nearly ready to be considered.
Walking school bus refuels for new school year

The walking school bus shows no signs of slowing down.
Stoerzach, Beverly Jean

Mrs. Beverly Jean Stoerzbach, 94, of Galesburg, died at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at Hawthorne Inn in Galesburg.
DeShields robs homer, Jurado pitches Rangers past Angels 3-0
DeShields kept the game scoreless in the third when he reached up and over to take a homer away from Brian Goodwin.
Chris Woodward talks Rangers 3-0 Shutout Win vs. Angels
Hear from Chris Woodward after Wednesday’s Texas Rangers win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Ariel Jurado Tosses 6 Shutout Innings in win vs. LA
Hear from Ariel Jurado after Wednesday’s Texas Rangers win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Delino DeShields talks making the Great Catch in Win
Hear from Delino DeShields after the Texas Rangers win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Jansen blows save, but Dodgers beat Padres 6-4 in extras
Kiké Hernández scored the tiebreaking run on shortstop Luis Urias’ throwing error with two outs in the 10th inning
Padres manager Andy Green on 6-4 loss in extras
Padres manager Andy Green on 6-4 loss in extras
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Helps play add-on in 3-0 win | Rangers Live
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Helps play add-on in 3-0 win | Rangers Live
Season Series Just about Even between Texas and LA | Rangers Live
Season Series Just about Even between Texas and LA | Rangers Live
Rangers shut out Angels behind Jurado’s strong night on the Mound | Rangers Live
Rangers shut out Angels behind Jurado’s strong night on the Mound | Rangers Live