Defense: Victim’s father, not ex-Marine, killed 2 girls
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The defense attorney for a former Marine accused of fatally stabbing two girls in Zion says he will argue at trial that one victim’s father previously exonerated in the killings is responsible.
Obama to speak to police chiefs group in Chicago next week
CHICAGO (AP) — The White House says that President Barack Obama is coming to Chicago next week.
Judge: Ex-Illinois rep must report to prison Friday
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has denied a request by a former Illinois legislator that he be allowed to remain free while he appeals his conviction for bribery and attempted extortion.
Sassy Chicago diner auctions off memorabilia
CHICAGO (AP) — A quirky Chicago diner known for its sassy attitude and comically rude wait staff has held an auction of its memorabilia as it prepares to move.
Chicago’s O’Hare airport gets indoor pet potty zone
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has opened an indoor space for pets and service animals to do their business complete with artificial grass and miniature fire hydrants.
Rockford man gets 60 years in road-rage killing
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A 35-year-old Rockford man has been sentenced to six decades in prison in the 2011 death of a motorist who was gunned down in what authorities called a case of road rage.
Chicago moving official Christmas tree to Millennium Park
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago’s official Christmas tree is moving to Millennium Park after decades at Daley Plaza.
Illinois State Museum may lose accreditation due to closure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Museum system is in danger of losing its national accreditation after Gov. Bruce Rauner closed the museums due to the state budget impasse.
Big Ten coaches irked by online bashing of Michigan punter
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz banned his players from Twitter once he realized the potential pratfalls of social media.
Illinois guard Kendrick Nunn out 8 weeks with thumb injury
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois junior guard Kendrick Nunn will be out for about eight weeks because he needs surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb.
Blackhawks D Keith to miss 4 to 6 weeks with knee injury
CHICAGO (AP) _ Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith will be sidelined for four to six weeks after he had right knee surgery on Tuesday.
Price has 2nd shutout in 3 games, Canadiens win 7th straight
MONTREAL (AP) — Carey Price made 38 saves for his second shutout in his last three starts and Alex Semin scored his first goal as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Brooks, Bulls beat Pacers
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Brooks scored 22 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 103-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in a preseason game Tuesday night. Paul George had 26 and 13 rebounds for the Pacers.
Murphy, Mets beat Cubs 5-2 for commanding 3-0 lead in NLCS
CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Murphy homered for a record-tying fifth straight game in the postseason, sending Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the
$50,000 Knoxville Community Endowment Fund Announced
Members of the Knoxville community will officially announce a new, endowed, $50,000 Community Fund this Sunday at Knoxville High School.
Runaway Plane Causes $5,000 in Damages at Galesburg Airport
The owner of a small prop plane housed at the Galesburg Municipal Airport had an accident last night, when his plane got away from him, crashed into a hangar, and in turn damaged another plane.
Lockdown lifted after police catch Monmouth-Roseville school threat suspect
(UPDATED 3:16 p.m.) The Monmouth-Roseville School district lifted their “soft lockdown” status after police apprehended a juvenile around 2 p.m. today in connection with unspecified threats to the Monmouth-Roseville High School.
Illinois teen driving deaths down 57 percent in 7 years
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says teenage driving deaths are down by nearly 60 percent in the state.
College of DuPage board fires embattled president
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (AP) — Trustees at the College of DuPage outside Chicago have voted to fire its embattled president.
State child welfare agency has to write improvement plan
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ troubled child welfare agency must outline a detailed plan to make improvements at residential treatment centers and in other areas by February 2016 under a federal court agreement.