Djokovic defeats Nishikori in 1st round of Madrid Open
MADRID (AP) Novak Djokovic notched an encouraging win in his comeback from a right elbow injury when he beat Kei Nishikori 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Monday.
Shannon Sharpe was very inspired by LeBron’s latest game-winning shot
Skip Bayless and Shanon Sharpe talk LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Is ‘The King’ officially the greatest player of all-time?
Cavaliers looking to get Zaccheaus the ball in open space
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Virginia offensive coordinator Robert Anae and his staff have a huge task ahead of them this summer.
Galesburg Police arrest two after weekend meth lab bust
What started out as a response to a domestic battery call has led to the arrests of two individuals after Galesburg Police officers discovered a meth lab.
FANTASY PLAYS: Which Top NFL rookies will have the biggest fantasy impact in 2018?
FANTASY PLAYS: Top NFL rookies
How to watch Wednesday’s Sporting KC-Atlanta match on TV and streaming
Sporting KC’s match at Atlanta on Wednesday, May 9, will be televised on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus and FOX Sports Midwest Plus.
Don Mattingly awarded doctorate from the University of Evansville
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly is awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Evansville.
Steven Raichlen: Project Fire
Author and television host Steven Raichlen has released his 30th book. The author of the “The Barbecue! Bible” has a new effort entitled “Project Fire”. Steven joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about the
Officials offer reminder to leave baby wild animals alone
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois officials say it’s breeding season for animals and those babes in the wood should be left alone.
Woman leads push to restore World War I memorial
CHICAGO (AP) – A woman whose son was killed in Afghanistan is leading to restore a memorial erected by Chicago women whose sons were killed in combat a century ago.
93-yr-old WWII veteran throws 1st pitch in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A 93-year-old World War II veteran has thrown out the ceremonial first pitch of a college game in central Illinois as part of a program to honor veterans and raise awareness about veteran
Rauner declares Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The state of Illinois is recognizing the important role crossing guards have in keeping kids safe.
Police: Man shot at by paintball gun, shoots with real gun
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man shot at with a paintball gun faces charges after he allegedly shot back with a real gun.
2 shot at gathering outside Chicago hospital
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say two women were shot in a drive-by shooting as they gathered with a group outside a hospital to await news about a man shot hours earlier in a separate shooting.
Illinois companies disclose CEO-to-worker pay difference
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois companies have begun disclosing pay differences between their chief executive and median employees.
Chicago suburb high school trains next generation of welders
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) – A high school in the Chicago suburb of Elgin is making it easier for young welders to find work post-graduation.
U of Illinois acquires Isaac Newton manuscript for $275,000
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois’ Rare Book and Manuscript Library has acquired a manuscript written by Sir Isaac Newton.
Illinois counties declare ‘sanctuary’ status for gun owners
CHICAGO (AP) – Several rural Illinois counties have taken a stand for gun rights by co-opting a word that conservatives associate with a liberal policy to skirt the law: sanctuary.
1 killed, 4 hurt in hit-and-run on Chicago highway ramp
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a car sped away after fatally hitting one person and injuring four others who were walking on an Eisenhower Expressway exit ramp on Chicago’s west side.
Twins rally late for a 5-3 victory over Shields, White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s James Shields pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Minnesota Twins rallied late for a 5-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday.