Chicago launches task force to coordinate immigrant services
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago elected officials are launching a task force to coordinate legal, health, and employment services for immigrants and refugees in the city.
Chicago DMV instructor charged with sexually abusing woman
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a state Department of Motor Vehicles instructor is charged with sexually abusing a woman during a driving test in Chicago.
Illinois nurse sentenced for taking drugs meant for patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 32-year-old nurse has been sentenced for illegally using drugs she falsely claimed she administered to patients at a central Illinois health facility.
Students, researchers to visit S. Illinois for solar eclipse
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Students and researchers from Louisiana State University will travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for next year’s total solar eclipse.
1 held after shots fired at Chicago police; no injuries
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say one person is in custody after shots were fired at officers in the city’s Gresham neighborhood.
Humane Society hopes to raise funds with suds at Iron Spike
The Knox County Humane Society’s Holiday Cheerfest for Pets brought in $6,000 to benefit the no-kill shelter last year and they’re hoping to do it again tonight.
Man robbed of $1,200 in stick-up behind downtown bar
Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that took place Monday night behind the building that once housed McGillacuddy’s and The Burg Bar and Grill.
ASU's Obinna Oleka throws down mammoth poster dunk on doomed Purdue defender
Watch your head …
Matt Brown adds Duane 'Bang' Ludwig to his team ahead of UFC 206
Matt Brown looks to Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig as the latest weapon added to his arsenal
The Nationals' ultra-quiet offseason is far from over
Washington missed on Mark Melancon and Chris Sale, but there’s still time for a splash.
Sources: Cubs close to trade for closer Wade Davis
The deal would send Jorge Soler to Kansas City in exchange for the closer.
David Ortiz jokes about comeback after Red Sox land Chris Sale
Just kidding, right … ?!
Zach Randolph gets standing ovation in first game back since his mother's death
Awesome moment.
John Wall's career-high 52 points not enough as Wizards fall to Magic
Magic have won three in a row.
Chargers' potential relocation to L.A. Coliseum 'back on the table'
Los Angeles might be getting a second team soon.
Canucks defenseman leaves game on stretcher after hit knocks him out cold
Philip Larsen was knocked out cold by a hit from Taylor Hall
Phil Jackson says he doesn't understand why LeBron had a problem with 'posse' comment
‘I just don’t understand that part of it.’
Besiktas' blowout loss against Dynamo Kiev brought goalkeeper Fabricio to tears
The writing was on the wall for Bestikas before the end of the first half.
Will Smith's widow confronts her husband's killer during testimony
Kevin Garnett joins Milwaukee Bucks practice, works with Giannis Antetokounmpo
Interesting.