Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones on USMNT Gold Cup stakes: ‘This is redemption’
Former United States stars Landon Donovan and Cobi Jones recall their best Gold Cup memories and lay out what’s at stake for the current USMNT at the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Shannon Sharpe: James Harden & Chris Paul coexisting for the Rockets will be ‘extremely hard’
Shannon Sharpe weighs in on the recent reports that James Harden and Chris Paul had a lot of tension this year for the Houston Rockets. Hear why Shannon doesn’t think the two players can coexist moving froward.
Jordan Yamamoto makes 2nd career start as Marlins continue series in St. Louis
The Miami Marlins have rookie right-hander Jordan Yamamoto on the mound Tuesday night as they continue their series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Galesburg Council discusses accepting downtown property to save from demo
Galesburg aldermen last night talked about accepting the donation of a downtown property with structural deficiencies.
Racehorse takes lead, dies at Laurel Park; Maryland's 12th
Racehorse takes lead, dies at Laurel Park; Maryland’s 12th
Knox County Board approves settlement agreement
A settlement agreement was approved Monday night by the Knox County Board to resolve litigation between the board, Knox County Treasurer Robin Davis, Knox County State’s Attorney John Pepmeyer, and one of Pepmeyer’s employees.
Flooding produces another problem – more mosquitoes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A wet spring and dangerous flooding have created a nasty byproduct – more mosquitoes.
Man claims racial profiling for arrest while attached to IV
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois man says he was racially profiled when he was arrested by police as he walked outside a hospital with an attached IV.
Police: 3 passengers shot on Chicago city bus after argument
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say an argument aboard a Chicago city bus led to a shooting that injured three passengers, two of them teenagers.
Kendall County GOP condemns volunteer who gave Nazi salute
OSWEGO, Ill. (AP) – Officials of the Kendall County Republican Party are condemning a party volunteer who allegedly gave a Nazi salute to Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and other Democrats as they passed a parade float the volunteer
Chicago gang member found guilty of shooting ATF agent
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal jury has convicted a man accused of shooting a U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent he allegedly mistook for a rival Chicago street gang member.
Police superintendent out of hospital after clot treated
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has been released from the hospital after being admitted when doctors found a small blood clot in his lung.
Another “Empire” actor arrested, but on traffic offense
CHICAGO (AP) – Another “Empire” actor has been arrested in Chicago, but this time on a traffic-related offense.
Biomedical research center opens at Northwestern University
CHICAGO (AP) – A new research facility has opened at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
Transgender woman alleges former Chicago cop of sex crime
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police are investigating allegations that a now-retired sergeant forced a transgender woman to perform a sex act inside a marked police vehicle while he was on duty.
Teen struck by stray bullet during parking spot argument
CHICAGO (AP) – A 16-year-old girl was shot in the chest by a stray bullet during an argument over a parking space on Chicago’s South Side.
The Latest: FIFA will cooperate with soccer investigations
The Latest: FIFA will cooperate with soccer investigations
Fritz, William R. “Randy”
William R. “Randy” Fritz, 70, of Williamsfield, died at 10:12 a.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Cremation will be accorded.
Polson, Pansy Hope
Pansy Hope Polson, 97, Knox County Nursing Home, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10:27 p.m.
FIFA says wrong to stop Iran activists in World Cup stadiums
FIFA says it was wrong for people campaigning for women to be allowed into Iranian soccer stadiums to be removed from a Women’s World Cup game in France