Week 5 NFL pick 'em
Week 5 NFL Pick’em
Oklahoma QB Mayfield dominant heading into Iowa State game
Oklahoma QB Mayfield dominant heading into Iowa State game
No. 1 Alabama visits Aggies after steamrolling 2 SEC teams
No. 1 Alabama visits Aggies after steamrolling 2 SEC teams
Jones, Werenski focused on contributing more in year two of tandem
The Columbus Blue Jackets are anchored by two youngsters defensively. And both Seth Jones and Zach Werenski are poised for an even bigger year.
The Herd's Blazin' 5 Picks: Who will win between Dallas and Green Bay?
Who did Colin Cowherd pick to win between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers this weekend?
Indians slugger Encarnacion injures ankle in ALDS Game 2
The Tribe slugger gets hurt at second base.
Dak Prescott is motivated by playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers
Dak Prescott is motivated by playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers
Sen. Chuck Weaver’s remarks to Chamber Lunch

Here are State Sen. Chuck Weaver’s remarks to this week’s Galesburg-Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon. Weaver is pictured here with a chart he claims never is reported in the media about the state’s bond rating.
Blue Jackets feeling excitement of big season, fresh start
This season opener comes with more excitement than any in Columbus Blue Jackets history. The players feel it and so does Coach Torts.
Panarin happy to be in Columbus, ready to make impact
A certain netminder wears No. 72 for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and when Artemi Panarin arrived he knew 72 was off limits.
US beats host India 3-0 in Under-17 World Cup opener
When U.S. players walked onto the field for their opener at the Under-17 World Cup against India in New Delhi, they were greeted by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dressed in white, in front of a crowd
Knox County State’s Attorney on end of Nicholas Sheley case

Following news that convicted spree killer Nicholas Sheley pleaded guilty to murder charges in the last case he faced — the death of an Arkansas couple near St. Louis, after being convicted at trial in Knox and
Rep. Swanson on first year in office, and appointement to new task force

Last weekend, State Representative Dan Swanson of the 74th District announced his intention to run for re-election.
Knox County Right to Life leaders say Rauner’s re-election chances are now dim

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill last week that expands abortion coverage for those covered under Medicaid and state employee insurance.
2017-18 NHL ice girls
Photos of NHL ice girls during the 2017-18 season
Indians ace Kluber faces Yanks, Sabathia in Game 2 (Oct 06, 2017)
CLEVELAND — The pitching matchup for Game 2 of the American League Division series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland on Friday will feature two of the last three Indians pitchers to win the Cy Young
Fleetwood shoots record 63 at Carnoustie in Dunhill Links
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) Tommy Fleetwood broke the course record at Carnoustie by shooting 9-under 63 to tie for the lead with defending champion Tyrrell Hatton after two rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Friday.
Mizzou visits Kentucky in search of first SEC win
Missouri Tigers-Kentucky Wildcats preview
Orlando Magic hire Tracy McGrady for front office post
The Orlando Magic have announced that Basketball Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady will join the front office as special assistant to the CEO.
Packers vs. Cowboys headline week 5 matchups
Green Bay Packers vs. the Dallas Cowboys has been one of the NFL’s most entertaining and meaningful rivalries for decades.