DePaul survives late charge by Drake, wins 74-71
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Billy Garrett Jr scored 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting to help lead DePaul past Drake, 74-71, on Wednesday night.
SIU Edwardsville edges Southern Illinois 76-74
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — C.J. Carr scored 16 points and made a jumper with 25 seconds left to lift SIU Edwardsville over Southern Illinois 76-74 on Wednesday night. Burak Eslik had 23 points to lead SIU Edwardsville
SIU Edwardsville edges Southern Illinois 76-74
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — C.J. Carr scored 16 points and made a jumper with 25 seconds left to lift SIU Edwardsville over Southern Illinois 76-74 on Wednesday night.
Thomas carries Boston to 105-100 win over Chicago
BOSTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas scored nine of his 20 points in the final three minutes to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Kelly Olynyk scored 15 points.
Thomas carries Boston to 105-100 win over Chicago
BOSTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas scored nine of his 20 points in the final three minutes to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Springfield asks US Supreme Court to take up panhandling ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The city of Springfield is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a downtown panhandling ban after it was declared unconstitutional by a federal appeals court. A three-judge panel ruled in
Indiana racer’s truck stolen in Illinois found in St. Louis
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have found an Indiana drag racer’s stolen truck in St. Louis but not his missing 1975 Chevrolet Camaro or trailer. The Belleville News Democrat reports that Jason Tabscott’s blue GMC truck was
Illinois chosen for National Guard cybersecurity squadron
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new cybersecurity squadron will be headquartered with the Illinois National Guard. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that the 39-person unit will be based in Springfield with Illinois team members also in Bloomington
Illinois chosen for National Guard cybersecurity squadron
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new cybersecurity squadron will be headquartered with the Illinois National Guard. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that the 39-person unit will be based in Springfield with Illinois team members also in Bloomington
Illinois hunters harvest 86,711 deer during firearm season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Hunters in Illinois harvested more than 85,000 deer during the seven-day firearm season _ a more than 10 percent increase over last year. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday said preliminary
Springfield clinic expanding to care for more patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Springfield clinic is in the middle of a $16 million expansion, planned to handle the volume of patients who are gaining insurance through President Barack Obama’s health overhaul. The Springfield Journal-Register reports
Village considers $6.5M plan to replace water meters
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (AP) — Tinley Park officials have developed a plan to replace water meters installed in residents’ homes which apparently overcharged users. The $6.5 million plan comes six months after the Chicago Tribune reported chronic
Illinois 6th in nation for number of Peace Corps volunteers
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois produced the sixth highest number of Peace Corps volunteers in the country this year. The organization says nearly 280 Illinois residents are currently serving. It released state and city volunteer rankings this week.
Man, 20, killed in Franklin County mining accident
MARION, Ill. (AP) — A 20-year-old man has died in an underground mining accident in Franklin County. Tyler D. Rath was killed in the accident late Tuesday at a mine owned by St. Louis-based Foresight Energy and
Banks extend line of credit for Rockford airport project
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Five northern Illinois banks are working together to extend a $17 million line of credit so the airport in Rockford can complete an airplane repair hanger on time next fall. The Rockford Register
Lawyers deny wrongdoing in hotel discrimination lawsuit
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Lawyers for a central Illinois hotel are denying wrongdoing in response to a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that management failed to stop racist comments and conduct toward
Senate Republican leader blasts Madigan’s tax-hike proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Illinois Senate is critical of a top Democrat’s call for an income tax increase. Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno of Lemont called the idea “outrageous” Wednesday. She says
Madigan: Illinois income tax should be restored to 5 percent
CHICAGO (AP) — House Speaker Michael Madigan says the state’s income tax should be restored to the 5 percent level it was at until January. The Chicago Democrat told a City Club of Chicago crowd that the
Local colleges avoid dips in low income student enrollment
A recent study by the American Council on Education says that from 2008 to 2013 there was a 10% dip in enrollment for low income students nationally.
Local colleges avoid dips in low income student enrollment
A recent study by the American Council on Education says that from 2008 to 2013 there was a 10% dip in enrollment for low income students nationally. But that trend hasn’t seemed to affect local colleges. Knox