Smith’s hot shooting lifts Missouri over Southern Illinois

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Smith wasn’t surprised he scored a season-high 23 points to lead Missouri to a 64-48 victory over Southern Illinois on Sunday. He felt so good in pregame warm-ups, he knew something big
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys basketball @ Macomb Bombers
The Galesburg Silver Streaks varsity boys basketball team played well in the first half at Macomb Monday night, taking a 39-25 lead. But, it was the early minutes of the third quarter that really secured the
Klinsmann with much work to do to revive Hertha Berlin
Jürgen Klinsmann is still finding things difficult despite winning his first match as coach of Hertha Berlin
Mickey's Moments 12.15.19 (VIDEO)
Did Mickey Redmond just compliment Chris Osgood?
'Out-competed, out-executed and outworked' Red Wings fall to Kings 4-2
Bowey and Zadina score for Detroit
SIU gives honorary degree to actor Bob Odenkirk
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — “Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk has been designated with an honorary degree from his alma mater in southern Illinois.
11 Illinois districts honored for Advanced Placement success
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Eleven Illinois school districts have been honored for improving access to Advanced Placement courses and making gains on their exams, state education officials announced recently.
Chicago mayor fires longtime city spokesman
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has fired a longtime city spokesman who worked for three mayors, a city spokeswoman confirmed Sunday.
Authorities investigate after 3 killed in Illinois car crash
BEACH PARK, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after three people were killed in an early morning head-on crash in the northern Illinois city of Beach Park, authorities said Saturday.
Officials warn of icy travel conditions in Illinois, Indiana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A blast of wintry weather could make for hazardous driving conditions in large swaths of Illinois and Indiana. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories starting Sunday for
Springfield graduate program adds Chicago-based internships
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A program that connects graduate students at the University of Illinois Springfield with internships in state government is expanding to include positions based in Chicago, leaders announced this month.
Illinois homicide suspect dies after Colorado police pursuit
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A suspect wanted in connection with an Illinois homicide and armed bank robbery has been killed in Colorado following a car chase by police, authorities said.
Kane scores 3 times as Blackhawks beat Wild 5-3

CHICAGO (AP) — While the Chicago Blackhawks have a whole bunch of issues at the moment, they also have Patrick Kane.
Galesburg City Council to discuss Police and Fire positions, tourism bureau

Galesburg Aldermen have on their agenda Monday night a discussion item regarding the creation of Deputy Chief positions within the Galesburg Police and Galesburg Fire Departments.
Real Madrid to face Manchester City in Champions League
Thirteen-time European champion Real Madrid will face a Manchester City team seeking its first title when the teams meet in the last 16 of the Champions League
China says Ozil 'misled' on Xinjiang, welcome to visit
China’s government says Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil was “blinded and misled” when he criticized Beijing’s crackdown on ethnic Muslims in Xinjiang
Former NHL player Vladimir Tsyplyakov dies at 50
Former Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres player Vladimir Tsyplyakov has died
The substituted substitute: Kean humiliated by cruel call
Everton striker Moise Kean might struggle to recover from the humiliation of being substituted only 18 minutes after coming on as a substitute
Langwell, Ross Edward
Ross Edward Langwell, 67, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Galesburg.
US goalkeeper Zack Steffen follows in Tim Howard's footsteps
United States national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen admired Howard growing up and now he’s being mentored by him