Historic stadium name restored at 1954 World Cup final venue
The stadium in Switzerland that staged the 1954 World Cup final is getting its original name back
Miami holds off furious Illinois comeback to win 81-79
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Chris Lykes scored 28 points and Miami held off a furious second-half comeback to beat Illinois 81-79 on Monday.
Ahale lifts Illinois-Chicago past San Diego 89-83
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) – Jamie Ahale had a career-high 23 points and Tarkus Ferguson added 22 as Illinois-Chicago topped San Diego 89-83 on Monday in the Boca Raton Beach Classic.
Northwestern parts ways with OC/QBs coach McCall
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) – Northwestern has parted ways with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mick McCall after a miserable season.
Northern Illinois man convicted of torturing puppy
WINTHROP HARBOR, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois man who sent a video to a woman that appears to show him choke a puppy has been convicted of felony animal torture.
Former Chicago alderman running for top county prosecutor
CHICAGO (AP) – A former Chicago alderman who twice ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Chicago has joined the ranks of candidates running against Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
University of Illinois joins campaign against climate change
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois has joined more than 200 higher-education institutions worldwide in a letter declaring a “climate emergency” ahead of a major United Nations global warming conference in Madrid.
Chicago mayor fires city’s top cop over ‘ethical lapses’
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has fired Police Supt. Eddie Johnson due to his “ethical lapses.”
Teen charged in mom’s killing was `involuntarily drugged’
MORRISON, Ill. (AP) – The attorney for a 17-year-old western Illinois girl accused of fatally shooting her mother says she wasn’t responsible for her actions because she was under the influence of a prescription antidepressant she was
Ranked teams meet as No. 7 UNC hosts No. 6 Ohio State
Two top-10 teams battle as No. 6 Ohio State visits No. 7 North Carolina in a non-conference showdown
Nebraska plays Ga. Tech
Nebraska and Georgia Tech both look to put winning streaks together
Bey, No. 20 Colorado host LMU
Two junior guards will be on display as Eli Scott and Loyola Marymount will go up against Tyler Bey and No. 20 Colorado
Awosika, CS Fullerton visit Pacific
Two senior guards will be on display as Austen Awosika and Cal State Fullerton will face Jahlil Tripp and Pacific
BYU visits Utah
Brigham Young and Utah both look to put winning streaks together
Walker, Morehead St. host IUPUI
Two guards will be on display as Marcus Burk and IUPUI will go up against Jordan Walker and Morehead State
Penn State faces Wake Forest
Penn State hosts Wake Forest in a non-conference matchup
Likes, Erma M.
Erma M. Likes, 88, of Williamsfield, died at 8:05 a.m., Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Kane, William E. “Percy”
William E. “Percy” Kane, 72, of Little York, died at 2:47 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.
Ramirez, Elias Sr.
Elias Ramirez, Sr., age 82 of Abingdon, passed away at 11:24 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home.
Seth Rollins to appear on FS1’s WWE Backstage
The Beastslayer is offering to “explain himself” on neutral ground following two rough weeks on Raw.