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Illinois hosts Central Michigan looking for first 3-0 start since 2011
Central Michigan (1-1) at Illinois (2-0), Saturday, noon ET (Peacock) BetMGM College Football Odds: Illinois by 18 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Illinois: Off to the best start in Bret Bielema’s four years as...
Man accused in assault that critically wounded Ferguson officer now faces more charges
The man accused in an assault that left a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer fighting for his life is facing several additional charges after a grand jury indictment. Officer Travis Brown, 36, was critically injured while trying to make arrests during a protest on Aug. 9, the 10th...
After QB switch, Northwestern looks to bounce back against E Illinois
Eastern Illinois (1-1) at Northwestern (1-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (BTN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Northwestern by 24½. Series record: Northwestern leads 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Northwestern looks to bounce back from a 26-20...
UAW's rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanish
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — To Ruth Breeden, whose job is to assemble Ram trucks in this Detroit suburb, a simmering dispute between the United Auto Workers union and Stellantis isn't merely about whether her employer will reopen a distant factory in Illinois. To her, the standoff is a danger...
Paul Goldschmidt drives in tiebreaking run in 8th as the Cardinals beat the Reds 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt's double in the eighth inning scored Michael Siani with the tiebreaking run, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night. Siani led off the eighth with a single and stole second despite the Reds pitching out on the...
Remains found in car in Illinois river identified as 2 men who vanished in 1976, coroner says
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — DNA testing on skeletal remains found in a car pulled from an Illinois river confirmed they are those of two men who vanished in 1976 after leaving a farm auction, authorities said. Testing performed by the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services...
No. 18 Notre Dame counting on young offensive line to grow into new roles quickly
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame’s young, inexperienced offensive line handled the hostile environment at Texas A&M just fine. Then came the home opener everyone wants to forget — a 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois. Two weeks into the season, the Fighting...
Protections sought for prison workers in closing of aging Illinois prison
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The union representing state prison workers is seeking a federal court order that the Illinois Department of Corrections ensure the rights and safety of employees as it shutters a century-old maximum-security lockup outside Chicago. U.S. District Judge...
Yankees place LeMahieu on IL with lingering hip injury and recall top prospect Jasson Domínguez
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees placed DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a lingering hip issue and recalled top prosect Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. LeMahieu was placed on the IL because of right hip impingement and manager...
Eastern Illinois holds off Indiana State 27-20 in home opener
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Pierce Holley hit Cooper Willman from five yards out late in the third quarter, allowing Eastern Illinois to hold off Indiana State 27-20 in the Panthers' home opener Saturday. Moses Alexander recovered an Indiana State fumble in the end zone early in the...
