Lawsuit filed by ex-officer against police chief dismissed
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by a former Champaign police officer against the city’s police chief and NAACP president has been dismissed.
Lake County expands opioid addiction treatment services
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Lake County is doubling the capacity of a medication-assisted treatment program for people addicted to prescription painkillers, heroin or other opioid drugs.
Human Services caseworker pleads guilty to theft charges
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois Department of Human Services caseworker has pleaded guilty to charges she stole nearly $160,000 in public assistance for needy families.
Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for June 29
Marlins slugger Marcell Ozuna has crushed southpaws all season, and is our must start for daily fantasy baseball.
Jim Kelly says 'I feel awesome,' is active in football camp
The Buffalo Bills great is back up to his playing weight and cleared to work out, two years after being declared cancer-free.
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo dives onto tarp to make a catch
Rizzo along the tarp is a combination of baseball and America Ninja Warrior
5 NFL quarterbacks who will break out in 2016
Blake Bortles and Derek Carr headline a group of young quarterbacks poised to have big 2016 campaigns.
205 board guides administration on “doomsday” plan tonight
The District 205 school board is holding a special meeting tonight with the primary purpose of giving administration guidance on preparing for “doomsday”.
Big Bang Boom celebrates 20 years on Independence Day

The Big Bang Boom fireworks display is returning to Lake Storey Park on the Fourth of July for it’s 20th year with a synchronized soundtrack.
LeBron James has turned down his player option in Cleveland
LeBron James says he has no plans to leave Cleveland, but for now, he’s a free agent.
Oh hail no! Severe storm hit Coors and somehow they still played baseball
Top prospect Lucas Giolito impresses in big-league debut as Nats top Mets
Top prospect Lucas Giolito impresses in big-league debut as Nats top Mets
Cinderella Coastal Carolina forces winner-take-all Game 3 of College World Series final
Tim Duncan reportedly exercises option for next season but is still mulling future
Tim Duncan reportedly exercises option for next season but is still mulling future
Warriors reportedly will target star big men if they don't land Kevin Durant
Warriors reportedly will target star big men if they don’t land Kevin Durant
Minor-league team defends allowing open-carry firearms at ballpark
Minor-league team defends allowing open-carry firearms at ballpark
Dwyane Wade reportedly will listen to other offers as Heat talks cool
Dwyane Wade reportedly will listen to other offers as Heat talks cool
Indians rally in 9th for longest winning streak in 34 years
ATLANTA (AP) Carlos Santana hit a tie-breaking single in Cleveland’s three-run ninth inning, Corey Kluber allowed only three hits in eight innings and the Indians beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight
Michael Phelps advances in first event at swim trials as newborn son watches
Lakers reportedly 'can't imagine' not getting a meeting with Kevin Durant
Lakers reportedly ‘can’t imagine’ not getting a meeting with Kevin Durant
