US won’t step in to stop ex-Lithuanian judge’s extradition
CHICAGO (AP) – The State Department won’t intervene to halt the extradition of an ex-Lithuanian judge and parliamentarian wanted on charges stemming from her claim of a powerful pedophile network in Lithuania.
Servers allege sexual harassment at Chicago-area restaurant
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) – Former servers at a restaurant in the Chicago-area allege they were sexually harassed.
Illinois nurses to complete sexual assault training sooner
CHICAGO (AP) – A new amendment to proposed legislation in Illinois would require hospitals to train nurses in sexual assault care by 2021.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed after double-fatal accident
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Families of two men killed in a southern Illinois wrong-way crash last summer have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Shooting at apartment complex in Illinois leaves 2 dead
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – Police say two people are dead following a shooting at an apartment complex in central Illinois.
State-financed workers’ comp insurance company gets House OK
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Democrats want to set up a state-monitored insurance company to drive down workers’ compensation insurance costs.
Illinois Senate views marijuana as opioid alternative
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers are turning to marijuana to fight opioid abuse.
FOX Sports Tennessee, FOX Sports South to televise Predators LIVE Playoffs Edition following every second-round game
Complete dates and times announced for second-round series
Preview: Twins vs. Reds
Two weeks since they last played at Target Field, the Twins return home looking to get back in the win column
Preview: Brewers at Cubs
The Brewers’ prolific offense goes up against Cubs ace Yu Darvish at Wrigley Field
Neymar, Cavani, Mbappe, Thauvin nomineed for best player
PARIS (AP) Neymar is among the four nominees for the French league’s Player of the Year award.
Bottas fastest in first practice for Azerbaijan GP
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes was fastest in the first practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday.
More vendors and a new location for WIBA Home Show
A long-standing event is being held this weekend – and if you’re wondering if it’s being held later than usual this year – you’re right.
Be a super hero with CASA’s 5K and Fun Run/Walk
CASA of West Central Illinois is hosting the organizations 5th Annual “Be a Superhero for Kids 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk” Saturday, April 28th.
Candidate for Governor touts local vocational education
Many Galesburg residents say they want more manufacturing jobs to come to town, and a candidate for Governor who stopped in town yesterday (Thursday) says he does, too, and likes a partnership that could make it happen.
Iniesta to hold news conference amid reports of Barca exit
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Barcelona says Andres Iniesta will hold a news conference on Friday amid reports the Spain midfielder will announce he is leaving the Spanish club after 16 incredible seasons.
Englishman Wallace takes 2nd-round lead at China Open
BEIJING (AP) Matt Wallace shot a 2-under 70 Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the third round of the China Open golf tournament.
Hurricanes beat Sunwolves 43-15 in Super Rugby
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Center Vince Aso scored two tries, made another and had two more disallowed as the Hurricanes overcame a shortage of possession and territory to beat the Sunwolves 43-15 in Super Rugby on Friday.
Thursday's Sports In Brief
NFL
Taurasi adapting to being a parent
Diana Taurasi admits that she’s learning on the fly about being a parent.