Braves' McCarthy can be free agent if he continues career
Following injury shortened season, Braves right-hander Brandon McCarthy can be free agent if he continues career
Wilks says Cardinals will not trade Peterson, despite report
Coach Steve Wilks said he planned to talk with Peterson about the situation.
Botkin, Don T.
Don Thomas Botkin, of Morton, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the age of 67.
Stegall, Jeanne A.

Jeanne Ann Stegall, 72, of Galesburg, died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg.
Hopping, Lula M.

Mrs. Lula Marie Hopping, 91, went to be with her husband, David, October 22, 2018. Passing away peacefully at her home.
IHSA High School Football Pairings Announced For Round One

The IHSA high school football pairings are finalized for round one competition this weekend. Several area teams head into the bonus round of football, including; Knoxville, Mid-County, Monmouth-Roseville and more. You can check out the schedule of
Eagles in search of new identity
The Philadelphia Eagles have an identity crisis
The Latest: Cora says David Price will start Game 2 Red Sox
The Latest: Cora says David Price will start Game 2
Jury deliberates fate of 3 men in college basketball scandal
Jury deliberates fate of 3 men in college basketball scandal
TCU QB Robinson will have surgery after shoulder injury
TCU coach Gary Patterson says sophomore quarterback Shawn Robinson will have surgery, and that Michael Collins will take over as the starter.
Rauner: I’m not Trump’s “local silent partner”

Governor Bruce Rauner takes some opposition to a Facebook video posted by his Democratic election opponent JB Pritzker that essentially paints President Donald Trump and Rauner with the same brush.
Cowboys RB Elliott has 2nd-worst rushing game of his career
It’s a rather simple statistic: When Ezekiel Elliott rushes for fewer than 75 yards, the Dallas Cowboys lose.
Caron Butler explains why he was not surprised about the Lakers-Rockets fight
Caron Butler joins Colin Cowherd on today’s show to break down the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets fight that led to suspensions.
Barton strains core and right hip; no timetable for return
The Denver Nuggets say starting forward Will Barton strained his right hip along with his core and there’s no timetable for his return
Cathelyn, Jack

Jack Cathelyn, 80, of Galva, died at 4:36 a.m., Sunday October 21, 2018 at Courtyard Estates in Kewanee.
Purdue's perseverance on full display as wins pile up
Purdue is just a half-game out of the lead in the Big Ten West after upsetting Ohio State over the weekend
Vols' Pruitt confident Guarantano will be ready this week
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says QB Jarrett Guarantano should be OK to play Saturday at South Carolina
Ronaldo defends himself against rape accusations
Ronaldo defends himself against rape accusations
Goedeke, David L.

David L. Goedeke, 74, of Galesburg, died suddenly on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at home.
Thomas, Dorothy M.

Dorothy M. Thomas, 88, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away at 1:49 pm, Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home.