Jay Gruden fired by Redskins after 0-5 start to 6th season
Jay Gruden has been fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins after an 0-5 start to his sixth season
Council looking at bids for Sibley Underpass drainage problems

Following the construction of the Sibley Underpass on Main Street, a drainage issue was discovered that resulted in erosion underneath and next to one of the concrete slope walls.
Nicklas Lidstrom stops by (VIDEO)
He visits the Red Wings LIVE crew
Jay Gruden has been fired as coach of the Washington Redskins
Jay Gruden has been fired as coach of the Washington Redskins
Duvall, Braves rally in 9th, beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Dansby Swanson hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning and Adam Duvall delivered a two-run single as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Sunday
Josh Jacobs rallies Raiders past Bears 24-21

LONDON (AP) – Josh Jacobs scored his second touchdown of the game with a leap from the 2-yard line with 1:57 to play, capping a 97-yard drive that helped the Oakland Raiders rally after blowing a 17-point
Illinois commission offers free college readiness help
CHICAGO (AP) – State officials say free workshops and support for students seeking financial aid for college is available throughout the fall starting this month.
Lost pet tortoise reunited with owner in DeKalb
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – A 17-year-old pet tortoise missing for several days has been united with its owner in DeKalb.
State takes step toward rebuilding Illinois Veterans Home
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State officials say they will issue a request for proposals next month to rebuild the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
Police: 1 killed, 4 hurt by man driving SUV through group
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Police in the Illinois city of Waukegan say a 22-year-old man accused of killing a man and injuring four other people by driving an SUV into the group after an argument has been
All Blacks tweaking tackle technique to avoid paying penalty
All Blacks tweaking their tackle technique at RWC to avoid paying the penalty
Davies brothers picked together for Wales at Rugby World Cup
New Zealand has the Barrett brothers. Wales lines up with the Davies boys in Wednesday’s Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji.
Ex-Aussie boxer Fenech set for surgery to fix heart valve
Ex-Australian boxing champion Jeff Fenech set for surgery in Bangkok to fix heart valve
Stepping-stone for Scots is landmark for Artemyev's Russia
Stepping-stone for Scotland is a landmark game for Artemyev and Russia
House, Edward E.

Edward E. House, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:27 am, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Djokovic to debut against Shapovalov at Shanghai Masters
Denis Shapovalov has defeated Frances Tiafoe in two sets at the Shanghai Masters
Pumas must refocus against Eagles to earn 3rd place in pool
The door to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals door has shut on Argentina
DTH van der Merwe: South Africa-born, 100% Canada committed
DTH van der Merwe: South Africa-born, 100% Canada committed
Ex-Buffalo Bills player accused of pulling gun on pranksters
A former Buffalo Bills player is accused of pulling a gun on teens who were ding-dong ditching homes in his Tennessee neighborhood
Hudson, St. Louis will face Atlanta in Game 4 of NLDS
The Braves will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the NLDS