Illinois State Fair attendance up from rain-soaked 2016
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials say attendance at the Illinois State Fair this year improved by more than 15 percent from the rain-soaked 2016 event.
U of Illinois: Ending DACA creates uncertainty for students
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois officials say the decision from President Donald Trump’s administration to wind down a program protecting young immigrants from deportation creates uncertainty for some students.
Cousin who saw Emmett Till being kidnapped dies at age 74
CHICAGO (AP) — Simeon Wright, who was with his cousin Emmett Till when the Chicago boy was kidnapped and killed in Mississippi in 1955, has died at age 74.
Mayor: Chicago students welcome as Trump ending DACA program
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Chicago students “have nothing to worry about” as President Donald Trump’s administration said it will wind down a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
Labor Day weekend in Chicago less violent than last year
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago saw less gun violence over the Labor Day weekend compared to the same weekend last year after the police department flooded the streets with more officers and made a concerted effort to arrest people
Martinez slugs 2 home runs as Cardinals beat Padres 8-4
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jose Martinez hit two home runs, rookie Harrison Bader added a career-high three RBIs and Michael Wacha survived a shaky start to last six innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego
Make it 13: Indians beat White Sox 9-4 for 13th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Ramirez hit two more homers, Austin Jackson also connected and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-4 on Tuesday night for their 13th straight victory, the longest run by a major league
Pirates rally by Cubs 4-3 for 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Moroff and David Freese delivered RBI singles off Carl Edwards Jr. in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Arrieta has MRI on right hamstring, iffy for next start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta underwent an MRI on his achy right hamstring on Tuesday, and manager Joe Maddon says his team’s ace could have his next start pushed back.
White Sox activate INF Yoan Moncada from 10-day DL
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have activated infielder Yoan Moncada from the 10-day disabled list and requested waivers on left-hander Derek Holland for the purpose of granting his unconditional release.
D-backs score twice on throwing error in 10th, stretch win streak to 12
12 straight wins tie Diamondbacks’ franchise record set in 2003
CJ Cron continues to rake when the Halos need him most
CJ Cron continues to rake when the Halos need him most
Revere's clutch pinch-hit RBI catapults Angels into wild card spot
Revere's clutch pinch-hit RBI catapults Angels into wild card spot
Torey Lovullo: 12 in a row is a very, very special thing
Torey Lovullo comments on the D-backs' 3-1 victory over the Dodgers in the 10th inning.
Wacha on allowing four runs in first two innings: 'It kind of made me mad'
Michael Wacha allowed four runs in two innings and then settled in to get the win for the Cardinals on Tuesday.
HIGHLIGHTS: D-backs score 2 in 10th on errant throw
D-backs score 2 in the 10th on Justin Turner’s errant throw for 12th win in a row.
Carp receives cortisone shot for shoulder injury
Matt Carpenter on receiving cortisone shot for shoulder injury: "In a couple days, I should be feeling really good"
Bader on second call to big leagues: 'I'm far more relaxed'
Harrison Bader, who homered in the Cardinals’ win on Tuesday, says he’s feeling relaxed in his second stint with the team this season.
Matheny on J. Martínez: 'Big at-bats in big situations'
Mike Matheny is enjoying having Jose Martinez in the cleanup spot lately. Martinez hit two homers in Tuesday's win over the Padres.
Martínez homers twice, Cardinals get big 8-4 win over Padres
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 8-4 on Tuesday night.