Skip Bayless on why the 76ers adding Al Horford makes them the best team in the East
Skip Bayless discusses who the best team in the Eastern Conference is at the moment. Hear why he thinks the Philadelphia 76ers additions of Al Horford and Josh Richardson makes them the best starting lineup in the
Ex-Cowboys player Brent arrested on assault, other charges
Ex-Cowboys player Brent arrested on assault, other charges
Shannon Sharpe thinks there’s a 90% chance Kawhi Leonard teams up with LeBron and AD on the Lakers
Shannon Sharpe explains why he believes there is a 90% chance Kawhi Leonard will team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear why he thinks this trade will be ‘signed, sealed
Preview: Rays continue homestand with series opener vs. lowly Orioles
Right-hander Ryne Stanek will open things up Monday night as the Tampa Bay Rays begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.
FINAL LAPS: Relive Alex Bowman’s first career victory after tough battle with Larson
Alex Bowman took home his first career victory at Chicagoland Speedway after one exciting battle with Kyle Larson
Galesburg Council deciding on accepting downtown property donation
Galesburg Alderman will consider accepting the donation of a downtown property that will come along with some pricey repairs at their Monday night meeting.
Police step up patrols for impaired drivers over holiday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Transportation, State Police and law enforcement agencies are teaming up to prevent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and fatalities through a ramped-up enforcement period that runs through July 8.
WIU professor gets grant to research wild hemp in Illinois
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – A Western Illinois University professor is harvesting wild hemp across Illinois for a research project that will evaluate THC levels in the plants.
Police: Thunderstorms cancel remainder of Chicago Pride
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say they called off Chicago’s Pride Parade about 30 minutes before it was scheduled to end because of severe thunderstorms rolling through the region.
Authorities probe death of Waukegan man who died in custody
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – The Lake County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a man who authorities claim died after eating a “white substance” while fleeing officers on foot.
Suburban Chicago mayor named state law maker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Two politicians with familiar names have been selected as state lawmakers.
Illinois city seeks to help finance women’s baseball museum
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Officials in the Illinois city home to the women’s baseball team that inspired the 1992 film “A League of Their Own” wants to help fund a $7 million museum honoring the role of
Stricter districted driving rules take effect July 1
CHICAGO (AP) – Motorists caught using cellphones while driving will face harsher penalties under a new Illinois law taking effect Monday.
Body of third boater on boat that crashed in Chicago found
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say the body believed to be that of a third person on a boat that crashed and overturned in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on the city’s Southwest Side has been pulled
Man who warned neighborhood kids about guns shot to death
CHICAGO (AP) – A 52-year-old Chicago man who spent years warning kids in one of the most violent neighborhoods in the city about the dangers of guns and gangs has been shot and killed.
US judge removed from cases after emails to return to bench
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A federal judge who was removed from hearing criminal cases last summer as he was presiding over two of Illinois’ highest-profile cases will be resuming all his duties in September.
Fiberglass Cows returning to Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – A herd of fiberglass cows is returning to Chicago to mark the 20-year-anniversary of a popular display of brightly painted faux bovines that inspired other cities to line their streets with their own statues
Wieters’ 2-run homer in 11th gives Cards 5-3 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a 3-0 deficit to beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Sunday and snap a
Giolito earns 11th victory as White Sox beat Twins 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Lucas Giolito allowed one hit in five innings to earn his major league-leading 11th victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Sunday.
Blackhawks reacquire Shaw in trade with Canadiens
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have reacquired pesky forward Andrew Shaw in a deal with the Montreal Canadiens.