U of Illinois museum preparing exhibition of Swahili art
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois is assembling an exhibition of art from Africa’s Swahili coast.
Will County drug court to expand with grant funding
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A new federal grant will expand the capacity of Will County’s drug court, bringing 35 to 40 new defendants into the program.
Bus contractor charged with hiding CPS payments from IRS
CHICAGO (AP) — The owner of a bus company that formally held a Chicago Public School contract has been charged with cheating on her taxes by hiding income from the Internal Revenue Service.
Supreme Court overturns law allowing 6-member juries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a law requiring six-member juries in civil trials. The court ruled 5-0 on Thursday that the law is unconstitutional.
Under pressure: 5 drivers on the hot seat at New Hampshire
As the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup heats up, here are five drivers who likely need to make something positive happen this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Fans roast Texans' promo for free food after embarrassing Patriots loss
Apparently people in Texas don’t like free McNuggets.
Iffy weather at New Hampshire should clear up for weekend
There is some bad news regarding the weather this morning at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but it’s mostly good news for the rest of the weekend.
This crazy Marlins bet will result in a radio host eating a crow
Christian Yelich’s milestone will result in a fowl meal
7 matches to watch this weekend, highlighted by Arsenal taking on Chelsea
Arsenal square off against Chelsea, while Manchester United try to get a win, plus big matches in La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, MLS and Liga MX.
English Football League won't admit Celtic, Rangers or Premier League B teams
Celtic and Rangers are staying put, at least for now.
Report: Buccaneers TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins arrested for DUI
The Bucs TE was reportedly arrested early Friday morning.
2016 NFL QB power rankings: Week 3 edition
Magic Johnson took to Twitter to weigh in on civil unrest in America
The Hall of Famer addressed recent events and called for change from the American people
Why history says Art Briles won't be the next head coach at Auburn
One prominent voice in college football says the school will ‘go nowhere near Briles.’ And he can back it up.
Ohio State assistant Greg Schiano hit a cyclist near campus
The student suffered a head injury in the Thursday morning accident
The biggest gainers and losers in Week 3 'Madden 17' player ratings update
See whose stats are getting a boost (or nerfed) heading into Week 3.
Habitat breaking ground on 51st house tomorrow
Knox County Habitat for Humanity is nearing a milestone and is also moving into the next stage of their work.
Willie Taggart and USF are ready for their close-up
The 3-0 Bulls host Florida State Saturday.
MLB standings, scores and magic numbers for every division and wild-card leader
Find out how soon each playoff contender can celebrate
Your weekend: Alzheimer’s walk, Sandburg’s 50th birthday top weekend events
Two events highlighting the weekend have long lasting roots in the community.