Royals' Christian Colon announces gender of baby by smashing a baseball
Colon and his wife Kayla are expecting.
Headley, Yankees wrap up successful homestand, top White Sox
NEW YORK (AP) — Still leading the AL Central by a comfortable margin, Adam Eaton and the Chicago White Sox headed home, eager for a break.
Pirates end Lester no-hit bid in 7th, edge Cubs behind Cole
CHICAGO (AP) — Starling Marte singled with one out in the seventh inning to end Jon Lester’s no-hit bid, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory at the Chicago Cubs Sunday.
Molina’s pinch-hit double lifts Cardinals over Dodgers 5-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Carpenter homered, Yadier Molina had a tiebreaking two-run double in the top of the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Sunday night to avoid being
Joey Votto was viciously booed after pranking Phillies fans
He probably deserved it.
Cubs players perform '90s classics at karaoke celebration
Anthony Rizzo loves it when you call him Big Poppa
Elliott leads way, Blues beat Sharks 2-1 in Game 1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brian Elliott had another standout game in net, David Backes and Jori Lehtera had goals and the St. Louis Blues opened their first Western Conference final in 15 years with a 2-1 victory
The Philadelphia 76ers are the first NBA team with a jersey ad deal
In fact, they are the first major North American pro sports team to sell sponsorship on their game attire.
Walgreens to open 56 neighborhood clinics in Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) — The Walgreens drugstore chain is opening more than 50 neighborhood health clinics across the Chicago region.
After manhunt, suspect in Illinois cop shooting is killed
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Illinois State Police say that a man suspected in a non-fatal police shooting has been shot and killed in an incident in which an FBI agent was also wounded.
Normal looks to revive Route 66 landmark as tourist draw
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — A historic former gas station and Route 66 landmark in Normal could become a city-owned tourist attraction.
Lake County sheriff reports 5 hospitalized after overdosing
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in Lake County say five people have been hospitalized after appearing to overdose on an unknown substance.
Lead expenditures dot tonight’s council agenda

A number of items relating to the control, abatement and testing of lead highlight tonight’s Galesburg City Council agenda.
Tom Coughlin sounds like he's itching to coach again
Not coaching a team after 47 years on the sidelines isn’t sitting well with Tom Coughlin.
Youth Fishing Derby makes a splash

At the 29th annual Youth Fishing Derby, a sea of people gathered yesterday around the Lincoln Park lagoon armed with bait and tackle.
Knox offers design minor as Whitcomb Art Building becomes reality

In time for the Whitcomb Art Building’s fall completion, Knox College has announced a new minor to compliment the new facility.
Police chief demands inquiry into Old Trafford fake bomb 'fiasco'
Bomb disposal experts called in to carry out a controlled explosion after a suspect package was found in toilets.
Spurs go into full cosplay mode to celebrate historic season
Spurs go into full cosplay mode to celebrate historic season
Warriors' Andrew Bogut questionable for Game 1 vs. Thunder
Festus Ezeli would get the start if Bogut can’t go Monday vs. OKC.
Blues edge Sharks to take opener of Western Conference final
Blues edge Sharks to take opener of Western Conference final