Antique Shop Moves To Cherry Street
Looking for more space to fill with their collectibles, owners of the Junk Drawer moved to Cherry Street.
Amtrak Station Renovation On Schedule to be Completed by End of the Month
The Amtrak Depot is nearly complete in it’s renovation after months of work.
Igboananike Scores Twice, Fire Plays Union to 3-3 Draw
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Kennedy Igboananike scored his second goal of the game in extra time and Sean Johnson had eight saves to help the Chicago Fire rally for a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union on
Parker’s 21 Points, 10 Assists Pace Sparks Over Sky, 76-64
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Candace Parker scored 21 points and had a career-high 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Sparks over the Chicago Sky, 76-64 on Sunday.
White Sox Activate Shuck From DL, Designate Bonifacio
Chicago (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have reinstated outfielder J.B. Shuck from the 15-day disabled list and designated infielder Emilio Bonifacio for assignment.
Sale Strikes Out 15 as White Sox Beat Cubs 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale matched a career high with 15 strikeouts while pitching seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago White Sox snapped the crosstown Cubs’ nine-game win streak with a 3-1 win on Sunday.
Dietrich Helps Marlins Beat Cardinals 6-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Derek Dietrich drove in three runs, Dee Gordon had three hits, and the Miami Marlins broke a six-game losing streak against St. Louis with a 6-4 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Fox Sees Progress as Bears Close Training Camp
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears closed training camp with a handful of skirmishes and players trying to compensate for the loss of key receivers Alshon Jeffery and Kevin White.
Chicago Earns Nearly $285M From Red Light Cameras Since 2011
CHICAGO (AP) — Records show that the city of Chicago has earned $284.9 million in red-light ticket fines since May 2011 when Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office.
East St. Louis Mayor Says Deficit Means Layoffs Possible
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of East St. Louis says the city may not be able to avoid layoffs because of a projected $5.7 million budget deficit.
Jesse Jackson Remembers Julian Bond as ‘Global Peace Leader’
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he’s “saddened and broken hearted” at the death of civil rights figure Julian Bond.
More Veterans Could Take Advantage of Rock Island Cemetery
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. (AP) — Officials at Rock Island National Cemetery say they believe many veterans and their family members who could qualify aren’t taking advantage of free burials.
Michael Jordan Brand-Name Civil Trial Resumes in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A civil trial on the value of Michael Jordan’s name and how much a grocery-store chain should pay for invoking it without permission in an ad resumes in a Chicago federal courtroom.
Yoga Classes Offered on Lawn of Illinois’ Old State Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Old State Capitol in Springfield is starting regular yoga classes on its south lawn.
Chicago Cookie Tradition Fading Away
CHICAGO (AP) — Fans of longtime Chicago cookie company Maurice Lenell have only days to get dwindling supplies left on store shelves.
Michael Jordan Brand-Name Civil Trial Resumes in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A civil trial on the value of Michael Jordan’s name and how much a grocery-store chain should pay for invoking it without permission in an ad resumes in a Chicago federal courtroom.
Bloomington Zoo to Hold Groundbreaking For Flamingo Exhibit
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A groundbreaking ceremony for a central Illinois zoo’s flamingo exhibit is set for the afternoon. Officials with Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington have planned the event for 1 p.m. Monday.
Female Skydivers Set New State Record in Central Illinois
OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) — Thirty-nine women skydivers from around the country have set a state record in northern Illinois.
Chicago Police Rescue 2 From Chicago River
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say officers rescued a man and a woman who tried to swim across the Chicago River downtown.
Illinois Governor Signs Bills Affecting Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed several bills affecting veterans including a measure establishing a discount card and another offering property tax breaks for those with military-related disabilities.