Dontrelle Willis: Astros need to do their fans a favor and go get Justin Verlander
Dontrelle Willis and Eric Karros talk about the Houston Astros and Justin Verlander.
Shirley A. Marston
Shirley A. Marston, 83 of Eliza, IL died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo. Services are 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Eliza
Patsy L. Bourdon
Mrs. Patsy L. Bourdon, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:27 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Unity Point Methodist-Peoria, Illinois. She was born May 26, 1932 in Galesburg the daughter of Ralph and Ellen Lingwall Eckman.
Little League World Series -Todd Fraizer’s Helpful Advice
“Just keep working hard. They have two days off now. Just relax,” Todd Frazier said in as advice to the Holbrook Little League team, who just moved a step away from the 2017 Little League World Series.
VInce Wilfork Retires As New England Patriot
Robert Kraft, Patriots owner, signed Vince Wilfork to a ceremonial one-day contract, signifying his retirement as a Patriot after spending the 2015 and 2016 seasons with the Texans. In an emotional retirement news conference Wednesday at Gillette
Police Justified in Shooting of Arkansas Teen
Body camera footage has been released showing 16-year-old Aries Clark holding and raising what appeared to be a pistol on July 25. The black teenager was fatally shot by officers outside an emergency youth center in eastern
What’s With Guam and North Korea?
After a threat from President Donald Trump, North Korea has issued it’s own, saying it was looking into a plan to attack Guam. Guam is an important U.S. territory in the western Pacific Ocean that houses American
205 and teacher’s union agree to run full day of classes during total eclipse
Typically the first several days of the school year are scheduled for early dismissal, and this year is no different. However, it’s not every year is there an opportunity for kids to watch and learn about a
Senate, House plan to meet after Rauner school-funding veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers will be in session next week as a showdown with Gov. Bruce Rauner over school finance continues.
71-year-old GE Lighting factory in Mattoon to close Friday
MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois General Electric Lighting plant that once employed as many as 1,800 people is closing this week.
Governor to officially open 2017 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is planning to cut the ribbon to open the 2017 Illinois State Fair.
Agency inspecting all rides at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials are conducting routine inspections of all rides at the 2017 state fair to ensure they are safe to operate.
22-bed central Illinois hospital to get major upgrade
PANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois hospital will undergo a $20 million renovation for what officials say will be more convenience and comfort for patients and visitors.
Weaver vows not to override Gov. on education funding
Senator Chuck Weaver tries to to regularly hold town halls and public meetings to hear from constituents and last night he was at the Galesburg Public Library.
Chicago to offer students free bus, train on 1st school day
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say all students and accompanying adults will again get free Chicago Transit Authority bus and train rides for the first day school this upcoming school year.
Dozens of antique vehicles destroy by overnight fire
STAUNTON, Ill. (AP) – Dozens of antique vehicles were destroyed when a fire swept through a garage outside the southern Illinois community of Staunton.
Governor signs law streamlining government purchasing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law that makes state government purchasing less cumbersome.
Rally Cat: Feline on field sets up Cardinals’ grand slam
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina hit a grand slam one pitch after a cat ran onto the field in the sixth inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals rally to beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Wednesday
Anderson, Gonzalez lead White Sox to 7-1 rout of Astros
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson homered and drove in three runs, Miguel Gonzalez tossed eight strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-1 on Wednesday night, their second straight win over the team with
Bumgarner gets 2nd win since return as Giants top Cubs 3-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner allowed four hits over seven innings to win for the second time since returning from a dirt bike accident, helping the San Francisco Giants defeat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Wednesday and complete