Inside a media crush: Patti Blagojevich on the day her husband was sentenced. Captured by a helmet cam worn by Tribune photographer E. Jason Wambsgans. See the video inside the story.

Indians rally for 4-3 win over Royals

CLEVELAND (AP) - Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the...

Samardzija pitches Cubs past Cardinals 4-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija,...

Arkansas poultry officials confirm avian flu in Scott County chicken; birds quarantined

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A chicken in Scott County is confirmed with avian influenza and state officials have quarantined poultry...

Man from Ava pleads guilty for murdering teen

CLINTON, Mo. -- One of two men accused of killing a teenager near Ava pleaded guilty last Friday. Sentencing for Christopher Jorgensen of...

Ark. governor to hold off on scheduling executions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe doesn't have any immediate plans to schedule executions for seven death row...

Relief is in sight for drivers at U.S. 60 intersections in Republic

REPUBLIC, Mo. -- Waiting at a light when no one's coming is a common driver frustration.  A new traffic system in southwest Greene...