Mina fined, warned after beaching betting rules in England
Everton defender Yerry Mina has been fined and warned about his future conduct after appearing in an advertisement for a Colombian betting company
Veterans vs Rookies? Youthful US seeks 3-peat in Solheim Cup
The United States is taking one of its most inexperienced teams in Solheim Cup history to this year’s match in Scotland
Goalkeeper from Caribbean island of Curacao dies before game
Jairzinho Pieter, a backup goalkeeper for the national team of the Caribbean island of Curacao, has died ahead of a match
Hoerner 3 hits, 4 RBIs in debut, Cubs beat Padres 10-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Touted prospect Nico Hoerner had three hits and four RBIs in his big league debut and made some nice plays at shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-2
Baez could return if Cubs make playoffs
SAN DIEGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs could get All-Star shortstop Javier Baez back if they reach the playoffs.
Springfield to consider cannabis zoning, taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Officials in Illinois’ capital city will begin debating regulations on growing and selling recreational marijuana before it becomes legal Jan. 1.
River North Jewish community celebrates first Torah scroll
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Jewish community of River North and Fulton Market will celebrate the completion of its first Torah scroll.
Man acquitted of charges he threatened lives of FBI agents
CHICAGO (AP) – A suburban Chicago man has been acquitted of charges he threatened to kill FBI agents.
Ransomware locks Rockford Public Schools’ phones, internet
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Public schools in Rockford, Illinois are operating without internet, telephone or computer systems that track student attendance because of a ransomware attack.
Muslim group claims ‘unexplained’ delays for asylum seekers
CHICAGO (AP) – A Muslim civil rights organization in Chicago is suing federal immigration officials over “unexplained and indefinite delays” that seven asylum seekers have faced in their bid to stay legally in the United States.
Agency recommends firing of Chicago officer who shot friend
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago police oversight agency has recommended the firing of an officer who shot his friend and lied about it.
Lithuanian asks US Supreme Court to clarify extradition law
CHICAGO (AP) – An ex-Lithuanian judge jailed in Chicago is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on her pending extradition to Lithuania, where she faces charges linked to her allegations a pedophile network victimized her
EPA, local governments clean up 600 tons of dumped tires
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State regulators and local governments in northern Illinois have removed more than 600 tons of dumped tires.
Teen among 6 to die in weekend gun violence in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a 17-year-old Chicago girl who was fatally shot by a man who approached and argued with her was one of six people to die in weekend gun violence across the city.
Braten, Jack L. “Cactus”
Jack L. “Cactus” Braten, Sr., age 72, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 5:40 P.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Wimbledon CEO to leave after 2020 tournament
The chief executive of Wimbledon says he will step down after eight years in the role
Jones, Judith “Judy” C.
Judith “Judy” C. Jones, age 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:05 P.M. on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Groff, Norman L.
Norman L. Groff, 98, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Marigold Health Care Center and Rehab, Galesburg.
Lietsch, Harley William “Bill”
Mr. Harley William “Bill” Lietsch, 91, of Galesburg died at 1:28 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center.
2 Olympic champs from Russia rejected for worlds, 11 cleared
Two Olympic gold medalists from Russia have been refused clearance to compete as neutral athletes at the upcoming track world championships