Attorneys due in court over Illinois redistricting lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) — Advocates for reforming how Illinois draws its political boundaries will try to persuade a judge that their proposed November ballot measure meets constitutional muster.
Judge could address special prosecutor at Van Dyke hearing
CHICAGO (AP) — A white Chicago police officer charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a black teenager may soon know who will be assigned to prosecute him.
Illinois congressman invites veterans to share their stories
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois congressman wants veterans to record their experiences so that they can be shared with generations to come.
Watch Freddie Freeman reduce his bat to splinters after striking out
Freeman’s third strikeout of the game came in a crucial spot
Twins minor leaguer makes diving catch after ball bounces off teammate's head
From blunder to highlight.
Ranking the top 10 tight ends in the NFL
Rob Gronkowski may be the best, but he’s not the only great one in the league.
“Fuse malfunction” causes power outage in Warren County
More than one-third of Warren County experienced a power outage early this morning.
Illinois unemployment agency expanding help for jobseekers
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Department of Employment Security says only a fraction of the people applying for unemployment insurance provide enough information for the agency to help match them with potential employers.
Pirates broadcaster falls out of his chair while putting legs up
Man down!
Illinois village loses pharmacy, gains tele pharmacy
DIETERICH, Ill. (AP) — The pharmacy in the central Illinois village of Dieterich closed several years ago. But the town of 600 residents soon will be able to fill prescriptions locally again through a new tele pharmacy.
Galena soldier’s Purple Heart to be returned to family
GALENA, Ill. (AP) — A Purple Heart earned by a Galena man nearly a century ago will be returned to his family. The nonprofit Purple Hearts Reunited on Friday will present the medal belonging to Pvt. Harrison Boyd
Attorney says man charged in CTA stabbing has schizophrenia
CHICAGO (AP) — A man accused of stabbing a woman to death on a Chicago L train suffers from paranoid schizophrenia.
Judge rules politics not a factor in security team selection
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against four Chicago police officers who contended they were transferred off Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s security detail for political reasons.
Gun shop offers AR-15 in raffle to benefit shooting victims
McHENRY, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago gun shop is raffling off an AR-15 rifle to raise funds for victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre.
Filing asks for sanctions in Chicago police-abuse suit
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who says she had a miscarriage after a Chicago police officer used a Taser on her wants a judge to sanction city attorneys for not revealing the officer’s full history.
San Francisco Giants will eschew DH vs. A's, let Madison Bumgarner bat
For the first time in 40 years, a team will decline to use a designated hitter and let the pitcher take the at-bats instead.
11 of the most fear-inducing phrases in baseball
What no baseball fan wants to hear.
Healthy once more, Ian McCall returns to competition for the love of violence
The former two-time flyweight world title challenger is set to fight next month for the first time in a year and a half.
Police and fire departments cautioning safety for Independence Day
Galesburg Police are warning residents to exercise good judgment this Fourth of July and to designate a sober driver for those who plan on drinking.
Dan Henderson: I want to fight Michael Bisping & finish my career with the UFC belt
The living fighting legend has one foot out the door, but will take a title rematch against middleweight champ Michael Bisping, if it is available.