Monmouth College postpones 2020 commencement

Monmouth College has postponed its 2020 commencement Thursday in the latest cancellation or postponement related to the spread of COVID-19.
Ionescu headlines AP All-America women's basketball team
Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon has joined an elite group, becoming a three-time All-America selection by The Associated Press
BREAKING: Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon headlines AP women’s basketball All-America team.
BREAKING: Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon headlines AP women’s basketball All-America team.
Small Business Perspective On Coronavirus

Many small businesses will struggle to keep their doors open through the coronavirus scare. Some are no only trying to keep business strong but also take care of their employees through the crisis. Landmark Cafe & Creperie
MLS extends suspension of play until at least May 10
Major League Soccer is targeting a May 10 return to play and will consider pushing back its championship game by a month into December.
Dist. 202 adapting to Coronavirus closure

Schools in the State of Illinois are getting by with the mandated closures due to concerns over COVID-19.
AP Was There: North Carolina beats Michigan for '93 title
A panel of Associated Press sports writers has come up with the top 10 men’s basketball games in the history of the NCAA Tournament
Lions agree to trade cornerback Darius Slay to Eagles
He has 19 interceptions in his NFL career
The Latest: Lions agree to trade CB Darius Slay to Eagles
The Lions agreed to trade cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout defensive back’s seven-year stint in Detroit
Knox County Jail making policy changes with COVID-19 concerns

With the growing concerns over the continued spread of COVID-19 throughout Illinois, the Knox County Jail has modified many of their policies until further notice.
MLS targets May 10 return, considers extending into December
Major League Soccer is targeting a May 10 return to play and will consider pushing back its championship game by a month into December
Iconic Monaco GP among 3 more F1 races postponed
The Monaco Grand Prix is among three Formula One races postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak
Formula One postpones three more races, including Monaco Grand Prix
Formula One postpones three more races, including Monaco Grand Prix
England suspends soccer until April 30, will extend season
English soccer will remain suspended until at least April 30 because of the coronavirus outbreak
Poplett, Thomas E.

Thomas E. Poplett, age 87, of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Knoxville, Illinois, died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at his home in Mesa.
Monmouth pursuing grants for capital improvement plans

Aldermen in the City of Monmouth heard a presentation regarding the municipality’s capital improvement plans, presented by engineering firm Woodard and Curran.
Sweborg, William F. “Bill”
William F. “Bill” Sweborg, age 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:15 A.M. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Aledo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Aledo, Illinois.
The WWE Live South Africa Tour has been rescheduled
WWE LIVE South Africa events originally scheduled for May have postponed until September.
Knox County unified command meeting daily to address coronavirus

A Unified Command response has been assembled to deal with efforts to address the spread of COVID-19 in Knox County.
The Latest: Weightlifting changes Olympic qualifying rules
The Latest: Weightlifting changes Olympic qualifying rules