Cubs-Nationals postponed, will be made up on Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sunday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals was postponed because of rain and rescheduled for Thursday at 4:05 p.m.
Gant keeps Tigers’ bats quiet, Cards come alive in 5-2 win
DETROIT (AP) – John Gant pitched effectively into the seventh inning and gave the St. Louis Cardinals’ offense enough time to get rolling in a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Illinois joins other states to sue over migratory birds
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined counterparts from seven states to sue the Interior Department for rolling back protections for waterfowl, songbirds and other migratory birds.
Quincy Housing Authority receives $1M for lead cleanup
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – A western Illinois housing authority is receiving $1 million to remove lead-based paint from the city’s public housing.
Lawyers to question would-be jurors in Laquan McDonald case
CHICAGO (AP) – Attorneys are expected to start questioning possible jurors in the trial of a Chicago police officer charged with first-degree murder in the 2014 shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Police officer, barbers send kids back to school in style
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A Springfield police officer’s idea to offer free haircuts developed into a community back-to-school soiree.
Sepsis prevalent in Illinois nursing homes amid low staffing
CHICAGO (AP) – A joint news investigation has found that deadly blood infections persist in Illinois’ understaffed nursing homes.
Southern Illinois grocery business started in 1863 closing
TROY, Ill. (AP) – A family-owned grocery store business in southern Illinois is closing its doors after operating continuously for more than 155 years.
WWII remains identified as those of Rutland native
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The remains of an Illinois native shot down over Germany 74 years ago during World War II have been identified.
Rauner lifts road-weight limit for market-bound crop-haulers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has declared a “harvest emergency” to help crop-hauling Illinois farmers compete with those in neighboring states.
Educational sessions for rental property owners on Wednesday
With changes made by the Galesburg City Council to the Rental Licensing and Housing Minimum Standards codes in June, city administration is holding educational sessions for landlords this month to provide information and guidance on the changes.
Beth Bergen awarded City’s Blue Ribbon Improvement Award
Another Galesburg resident has been awarded for their improvements to the exterior of a property.
Uncle Billy’s Bakery owner says “no longer in business”
Uncle Billy’s Bakery appears to be closing after a Sunday Facebook page from owner Rachel Brown says she will “no longer be in business.”
The No. 22 Prototype battles back from a spin to win the Monterey Grand Prix at Laguna Seca
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The No. 22 Prototype takes the overall win at Laguna Seca, as BMW and Acura win in GTLM and GTD.
Diego Castillo faces tall order as Rays face Cleveland ace Corey Kluber
The Tampa Bay Rays aim to keep their 11-game home winning streak in tact as they face Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians.
Dave Moody says virtually all of NASCAR's problems can be solved when the racing is good
Dave Moody tells Daryl Motte how he would answer the question, “How’s NASCAR doing?” to a random stranger and why he thinks its problems can virtually be solved with better racing.
Casey withdraws after 3rd round of BMW Championship
Paul Casey withdraws from the rain-plagued BMW Championship
Preview: Twins vs. Yankees
Tyler Austin faces his former organization as the Minnesota Twins host the New York Yankees.
Preview: Brewers at Cubs
Cubs return home for key series with fast-closing Brewers
Yulia Putintseva retires injured from Japan Open
Yulia Putintseva retires injured from Japan Open