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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer and former Cardinal Dylan Carlson drove in two runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays avoid a series sweep by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Thursday...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Caleb Williams will see his first NFL game action Saturday when the Chicago Bears play at the Buffalo Bills. Coach Matt Eberflus said Thursday that the quarterback will start ...

A 21-year-old Salem man escaped serious injury when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle on North Hotze Road northwest of Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Robert Altom was hit from behind by...

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has been requested by the US Marshals Service to investigate an officer involved shooting. State Police report on Tuesday night deputies with t...

The theme has been announced for this year's Fall Fest in Mt. Vernon. It is 'Rev Up at Mt. Vernon Fall Fest'. The festival will be held on September 27th and 28th this year. Organizers say this year's...

The IESA junior high softball season is underway. South Central opened on the road with a trip to Ramsey and came away with a 9-5 victory. SC left no doubt scoring 5 runs in the 2nd inning to take a 7...

Salem's Steve Ludwig missed out on the finals of the PBA50 South Shore Classic in Hammond, Indiana by just 50 pins. Ludwig saying he worked hard all day but couldn't get it done. His 7-game block of 1...

Last night was the final night of the King of the Hill at Salem Bowl. The weekly event draws some of the best bowlers from the immediate and surrounding areas. Rhett Runge of Odin won for the 2nd week...

WHITESTOWN, Ind. (CBS) -- It was quite the thriller Wednesday evening for Little Leaguers in the Great Lakes Regional Tournament, as the team from west suburban Hinsdale took on Jasper, Indiana. Hinsd...

In the City of Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball Tournament action at Bryan Park last night, ABC Pub beat the Eliminators 14-11. Iuka State Bank beat Landers Towing 21-14.