Nick Wright: Lakers aren’t the best team to win the title, LeBron isn’t the best player

Nick Wright and Chris Broussard break down the Lakers’ loss against the Thunder last night and what this means for them moving forward. While still rooting for LeBron and the Lakers, Nick shows disappointment in their performance
Hawkins, Joan

Joan Hawkins, 81, of Monmouth, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 3:55pm, at the Monmouth Nursing Home.
Lantz, David G.

David G. Lantz, Sr., 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 10:30 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Monmouth, IL
Hunt, Joan Marie

Joan Marie (Gordon) Hunt, 87, of Galesburg, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at home surrounded by family.

Scott A. Hall, 49 of Woodhull, Illinois died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home with his family by his side.
McQuown, Rev. Dennis J.

Rev. Dennis J. McQuown, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior, at 7:25 am Tuesday August 4, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
GOP Congressman Rodney Davis tests positive for COVID-19
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Republican Congressman Rodney Davis says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Treasurer reports record return of unclaimed property
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois treasurer’s office is reporting the return of a billion dollars of unclaimed property to rightful owners or their survivors in the past five years.
Inmate in southern Illinois US prison dies of COVID-19
MARION, Ill. (AP) – Officials of the Federal Bureau of Prisons say an inmate at the U.S. Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois has died of complications from COVID-19.
Monmouth City Council approves water treatment plant upgrade changes, denies liquor license change for County Market

A water treatment plant that treats the organic waste stream produced from Smithfield Foods before entering Monmouth’s primary treatment facility continues to get upgrades.
Bronze bust of Carl Sandburg donated to Carl Sandburg College
A bust of Carl Sandburg, commissioned by the three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet, was recently donated to the school that shares his name by the family of the sculptor.
Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics on FOX Sports Southwest Plus – Channel Listings

Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics on FOX Sports Southwest Plus – Channel Listings
Mike Trout's 19th Multi-Homer Game was a Special One

Trout homered in 1st AB after the birth of his son, Beckham Aaron, & twice tonight on what would have been Aaron Cox’s 26th birthday, Beckham Aaron’s namesake.
Mike Trout shows off dad strength with two more homers, but Angels fall to Mariners

New dad Mike Trout, who blasted a home run in his first game back from paternity leave on Tuesday, hit two more home runs against the Mariners on Wednesday. However, his firepower wasn’t enough as the Mariners
CP3 leads Thunder's rout of cold-shooting Lakers, 105-86

The Thunder were only 5 for 24 on 3-pointers, but their steady defense and 32-for-36 effort at the free throw line led to a comfortable win.
Dallas drops 2nd Round Robin Game in 4-0 Loss to Colorado

The Stars have lost both of their games and are likely to finish where they started as the fourth seed.
Choo Hits Leadoff Home Run, Rangers lose 6-4 to Athletics

Gibson had nine strikeouts in six innings for the Rangers.
Mike Trout shows off dad strength with two more homers, but Angels fall to Mariners

New dad Mike Trout, who blasted a home run in his first game back from paternity leave on Tuesday, hit two more home runs against the Mariners on Wednesday. However, his firepower wasn’t enough as the Mariners
MLB tighten virus protocols, enforce masks to be worn in dugout

Major League Baseball is cracking down on coronavirus safety protocols, mandating that players and staff wear face coverings at all times.
White Finishes with 23 points, Spurs fall to Nuggets 132-126

The Spurs went 7 of 16 from beyond the arc in the opening 24 minutes and took a 65-62 lead into halftime.


