Orpheum Lobby Renovations To Move Offices Into Theater
Two weeks of lobby renovations will take place at the Orpheum Theater this June, but the results will be worth it.
Intruder Alarm Triggers Lockdown, Evacuation at Dallas City Elementary School
A report of an intruder triggered a massive police response, full scale evacuation, lockdown at Dallas City Elementary School in Dallas City, Illinois this morning.
Suspect in Southeast Iowa Slaying Arrested in Galesburg
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 28-year-old Burlington man has been slain and a suspect has been caught in Illinois.
Bulls Relocating Michael Jordan Statue During Construction
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls are temporarily relocating the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center.
Blues to start Allen in Goal to Open Playoffs Against Wild
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues are going with the hot hand in goal to start the playoffs, choosing rookie Jake Allen over veteran Brian Elliott.
Lynn Solid Again, Leads Cardinals To Win Over Brewers
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn extended his April success with five solid innings and Matt Holliday had a two-run single in the first inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee
Bauer Leads Indians Over White Sox 4-2, Stopping 4-Game Skid
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer won consecutive starts for the first time in his three-plus seasons in the major leagues, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Wednesday to stop a four-game losing streak.
Wood, Rizzo Power Cubs Past Reds, 5-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Travis Wood pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and Anthony Rizzo hit his first home run of the season, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday
Brooks Leads Rally, Bulls Beat Hawks 91-85
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Brooks scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 18 down to beat the Atlanta Hawks 91-85 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale.
Keith Scores as Blackhawks Beat Predators 4-3 in Double OT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Duncan Keith scored at 7:49 of double overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a three-goal deficit after the first period in beating the Nashville Predators 4-3 Wednesday night.
Judge Says Lawyers Get $1.5M in Retiree Premium Refunds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A judge has decided lawyers should receive $1.5 million from refunds stemming from lawsuits that struck down an Illinois law making retirees pay premiums for state-subsidized health insurance.
Southern Illinois Coal Mine Idled by Elevated Gas Levels
HILLSBORO, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois coal mine shuttered for several weeks last summer from an underground fire remains idled by elevated carbon monoxide levels.
Medical Marijuana Hearing Has Sign-Up Deadline for Speakers
CHICAGO (AP) — People who want to present evidence about adding migraines, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions to the Illinois medical marijuana program must mail a statement of intent by Saturday.
Federal Officials Announce New Housing Program Details
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal officials are starting a new phase of a program designed to help stabilize housing in Cook County neighborhoods hit hard by the economic downturn.
East Alton Mayor Retiring at End of Month
EAST ALTON, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of East Alton is retiring after 18 years at the helm of the St. Louis suburb.
Man Dies in Industrial Accident in Northwest Chicago Suburb
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 50-year-old man was killed when his clothing became caught in machinery at a plant in a northwest suburb of Chicago.
Illinois Senate OK's Protection For Sex-Trafficking Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Victims of sex trafficking would have additional protections against prosecution for prostitution under legislation that received Illinois Senate approval.
Illinois Senate OK’s Protection For Sex-Trafficking Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Victims of sex trafficking would have additional protections against prosecution for prostitution under legislation that received Illinois Senate approval.
Aurora Man Charged in Crash That Injured Illinois Trooper
OSWEGO, Ill. (AP) — A 27-year-old Aurora man has been charged with driving under the influence after allegedly crashing into an Illinois State Police trooper’s car.
Hundreds March in Chicago For Higher Wages
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of people marched through Chicago’s business district in support of an effort to raise the minimum raise to $15 an hour.