Illinois pays past-due utility bills for state buildings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Springfield utility company that provides electricity to the Illinois capitol and other government buildings says the state is finally current on its past-due bills.
Rauner, Democrat lawmakers urge passage of inmate ID bill
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is urging Illinois lawmakers to approve a bill that would make it easier for inmates to get state identification cards when they’re released to help them get jobs and housing.
Harrisburg murder suspect charged with attempted kidnapping
HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois prosecutor has charged a doctor accused of killing his estranged wife with trying to pay to have the prosecutor kidnapped.
2 fatal shootings on Chicago’s I-290 about 6 hours apart
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois State Police are investigating two fatal shootings on a Chicago expressway.
Gov. Rauner’s deficit projection $2.4B less than lawmakers’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s says the state’s budget deficit will be $5.4 billion.
Deadly shooting forces rush-hour closure of Chicago highway
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting on a Chicago expressway that left a man dead and a woman critically injured.
Las Vegas man arrested on warrant stemming from 2014 trafficking case
A Las Vegas, Nevada man was extradited to the Knox County Jail yesterday after being arrested earlier in the month on a warrant for cannabis trafficking.
Scott Boras breaks down delivering eulogy for Jose Fernandez
The MLB agent sobbed through his touching speech
5 facts you need to know about the Monster Mile
The one-mile concrete oval tests drivers every time they take the track and has repeatedly earned its nickname, the Monster Mile. Here’s some facts to know about the history of the track.
Cubs fan dooms franchise with premature World Series champs tattoo
Welp, it was a good run, guys.
Mexico, Club America dealt big blow as Paul Aguilar tears ACL
The fullback will be out for six months.
Sen. Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council shows students how laws are made
Senator Chuck Weaver of the 37th District is one of the two senators in Illinois to hold a Youth Advisory Council.
Man arrested on child porn charges
A man with an unknown address appeared in Knox County Circuit Court yesterday after being arrested for distributing child pornography.
Lionel Messi donates to help amateur player hurt in hit-and-run
It’s a small gesture that may be a big help to this fan.
Giovani dos Santos makes Mexico return as Juan Carlos Osorio names him to El Tri roster
Mexico need some creativity through the middle so here comes Gio.
DeAngelo Williams clowns Terrelle Pryor for 'winning out' prediction
Ouch.
EA Sports' 'FIFA 17' gets a major overhaul, but keeps that old familiar feeling
The latest version of the popular soccer video game nicely blends old and new.
Who will be the MLS MVP winner for 2016?
Sebastian Giovinco was the MLS MVP last year, but he has some competition for 2016.
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says Kevin Garnett could join his coaching staff
The Big Ticket make his leap into coaching sooner than you think.
Meet the 16 crew chiefs in the Chase for the Sprint Cup
Next to the drivers on the track, the most noticeable members of a NASCAR team are the crew chiefs who make the calls from the pit box.