Southern Illinois holds on to edge Northern Iowa 75-73
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Anthony Beane made six 3-pointers and matched a career-best with 32 points, and Southern Illinois held off Northern Iowa’s late rally for a 75-73 victory on Saturday night.
Holland scores go-ahead goal, Maple Leafs beat Blues 4-1
TORONTO (AP) — Peter Holland scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Jonathan Bernier stopped 39 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Saturday night.
Eastern Illinois overtakes Jacksonville State 75-64
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Demetrius McReynolds scored 21 points on 10-for-13 shooting to lead Eastern Illinois to a 75-64 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday.
Valparaiso rolls to 75-47 win over Illinois-Chicago
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Keith Carter scored 15 points with four assists, three rebounds and three steals as Valparaiso rolled to 75-47 win over the University of Illinois-Chicago on Saturday.
Brown leads Indiana State over Loyola of Chicago 73-58
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Devonte Brown scored 20 points, Khristian Smith had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Indiana State pulled away in the second half en route to a 73-58 win over Loyola of Chicago
Northern Illinois overpowers Judson 91-48
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Levi Bradley scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, each a career best, for his first double-double helping Northern Illinois route Judson University of the NAIA 91-48 on Saturday.
Blackhawks to honor Kane for club-record point streak
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks plan to honor star Patrick Kane for his club-record 26-game point streak.
Cook County to issue first marriage license of 2016 Monday
CHICAGO (AP) — Couples looking to be the first ones married in Cook County in 2016 are advised to be in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
Chicago parks to offer free fitness center access in January
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago residents who’ve made getting in shape a resolution for the new year are in luck.
Lincoln museum puts sheet music, song books online
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is exploring history through music. The museum has placed song books, sheet music and other resources online.
Shedd officials will conduct tests after otter suddenly dies
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium say one of the facilities rescued female sea otters has died.
Despite scrutiny, Chicago cops shot fewer people in 2015
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police shot fewer people in 2015 than recent years despite police-involved shootings that have drawn national headlines.
Knoxville woman arrested on cocaine charges
A Knoxville woman has been charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop early yesterday morning.
Arrest made in Friday chase
Authorities arrested a Knoxville man Friday, following a chase by vehicle and on foot that damaged property.