The 50 highest-paid MLS players for 2017
Here are the 50 most expensive players in Major League Soccer.
Why would Derek Jeter want to get involved with the Miami Marlins?
Derek Jeter loves challenges, and this franchise would be a big one
The Netherlands' most famous stadium to be renamed in honor of Johan Cruyff
It will be Johan Cruijff Arena.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. on fatherâs pride: 'Iâd have to go hear it from Rickâ
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was asked what his late father would have thought had he been there on this day.
10 takeaways from Dale Earnhardt Jr.âs retirement press conference
Dale Earnhardt Jr. met the press for an hour today to talk about his plans to retire at the end of the year.
What is Adrian Peterson's fantasy football value with the Saints?
Can Adrian Peterson find his fantasy football niche in the pass-happy Saints offense?
Should players be allowed to use wearable health-monitoring devices in NBA games?
We had a conversation with Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO of WHOOP, to try to figure it out
Ameren chooses Galesburg to “Brighten the Block”
Volunteers and employees with Ameren Illinois came to Galesburg Tuesday afternoon to replace porch lights in one section of town with brighter LED bulbs as part of an initiative called “Brighten the Block.” Daetta Jones and Kenny
What we know about Monmouth College’s latest $20 million donation
Monmouth College president Dr. Clarence Wyatt talks with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News about the $20 million gift they just received.
Ex-suburban Chicago police officer admits stealing drugs
CHICAGO (AP) — A former suburban Chicago police detective has admitted to stealing drugs from his department’s evidence room.
Prison on lockdown after assault that injured staff
MENARD, Ill. (AP) — State officials say a maximum security prison in southern Illinois remains on lockdown after a weekend assault that left staffers and inmates injured.
U of I athletic director talks department budget
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign athletic director says his department was operating at about a $6.2 million deficit in 2016, with both revenue and spending numbers ranking in the bottom half of the Big
Report: Friends, family of Democrats hired under ex-governor
CHICAGO (AP) — A new report by a court-appointed watchdog charged with looking into patronage hiring at the Illinois transportation department details how friends and relatives of top Democrats were hired under former Gov. Pat Quinn, even as
McHenry man admits fatally stabbing wife with screwdriver
MCHENRY, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to stabbing his wife to death with a screwdriver in 2015.
US government appeals Singapore teen blogger’s asylum case
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. government attorneys are appealing a Chicago immigration judge’s decision to grant asylum to a teenage blogger from Singapore.
Northwestern suspends fraternity after parties, problems
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern University says it has suspended a fraternity chapter for violating terms of a disciplinary probation for serving alcohol to minors.
State Fair foundation seeks ‘Illinoisan of the Day’ nominees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Fair is looking for Illinoisans worthy of an honor at this summer’s fair.
Update: Democratic Illinois House OKs public funding for abortions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Illinois House has approved public funding for all abortions. The House voted 62-55 Tuesday to allow state-employee health insurance or Medicaid to cover abortions. Medicaid currently covers abortions in limited cases. The
General Assembly heads into session’s final 6 weeks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois General Assembly is back in Springfield and is heading into the final six weeks of its spring session.
Governor to hold live Facebook event with state’s children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Governor Bruce Rauner says he wants the state’s children to let him know their thoughts on education.