Police Launch Investigation into Southwest Illinois Pantry
CAHOKIA, Ill. (AP) – Authorities in southwestern Illinois have launched an investigation into claims a city pantry was poorly run.
Illinois Man Gets 135-year Sentence in Deputies’ Shooting
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois man has been sentenced to 135 years in prison after being convicted of shooting two McHenry County sheriff’s deputies at his home last year.
Former Pro Bowl Guard, Bears Assistant Stanfel Dies
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Dick Stanfel, a five-time Pro Bowl guard with the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins and a longtime offensive line coach with the Chicago Bears, has died.
Blackhawks Host Rangers in NHL Opener Oct. 7
NEW YORK (AP) – The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks will host the New York Rangers on Oct. 7 in the NHL season opener. The Blackhawks will be raising their third championship banner in six seasons.
Cubs’ Russell Making Transition from Shortstop to Second
CHICAGO (AP) – Addison Russell is learning how to play second base in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs.
Maddon: Review Umps Should be Replaced by `Bunch of Nerds’
CHICAGO (AP) – Cubs manager Joe Maddon think baseball’s video review umpires should be replaced by “a bunch of nerds.”
Cubs’ Kris Bryant Leaves Game Against Dodgers with Flulike Symptoms
CHICAGO (AP) – Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has left a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with what Chicago called flulike symptoms.
Chicago Bulls Hire Pete Myers as Assistant
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls have hired Pete Myers for a second stint as an assistant coach.
Bulls Take Arkansas’ Portis with 22nd Pick
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls have taken Arkansas power forward Bobby Portis with the 22nd pick in the NBA draft.
Lynn Helps Cardinals Complete Sweep by Beating Marlins 5-1
MIAMI (AP) – Lance Lynn came off the disabled list to pitch six shutout innings in his first outing since June 7, and the St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep Thursday by beating Miami 5-1.
Dodgers Blank Cubs 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Carlos Frias threw five scoreless innings and combined with four relievers on an eight-hit shutout to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win Thursday over the Chicago Cubs to split the four-game
Sanchez 3-Run Triple in 10th Lifts White Sox over Tigers 8-7
DETROIT (AP) – Carlos Sanchez hit a three-run triple off Joba Chamberlain in the 10th inning Thursday, and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-7.
Contract Talks Break Down Between Chicago Teachers and City
CHICAGO (AP) _ The head of the Chicago Teachers Union says negotiations have broken down days ahead of the teachers’ contract expiring.
Records: Parole Granted to Man Convicted in 1973 Cop Death
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a man convicted of first-degree murder in the 1973 death of a Chicago police officer has been granted parole.
Possible Construction Project Freeze Could Impact Prisons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Compliance with federal court orders at Illinois’ prisons could be in jeopardy if Gov. Bruce Rauner shuts down hundreds of state construction projects next week.
Peoria Museum Sees Financial Health in Third Year
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Officials at the Peoria Riverfront Museum believe their budget will be in the black when the facility wraps up its third year next week.
Former Coroner’s Attorney Could Cost McHenry Co $150 Hourly
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) – McHenry County taxpayers might foot the $150 hourly bill from a private attorney to represent the county’s former coroner facing felony charges after fetuses were discovered in her office.
Sandburg Estimates $500,000 Funding Loss for Fiscal Year 2016
Carl Sandburg College estimates that it will lose nearly $500,000 in state funding for the 2016 Fiscal Year.
Accused Arsonist To Receive Mental Evaluation Before Further Ruling
A man accused of setting fire to a Lyman Street trailer returned to Knox County Circuit Court this morning.
6 Lombard Firefighters Honored for Assisting Baby Delivery
LOMBARD, Ill. (AP) – Six Lombard firefighters have received “stork awards” for helping deliver a baby in January.