Attorneys in social service providers lawsuit argue appeal
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for social service providers suing Illinois over lack of payment during the budget impasse have presented oral arguments before an appeals court.
Chicago man freed from prison after charges in fire dropped
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has been released from prison after serving more than 20 years of a life sentence he received for a fire that killed two people on the city’s southwest side in 1993.
Poshard resigns as president of Morthland College
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (AP) — Former congressman and Southern Illinois University president Glenn Poshard has resigned as president of a private Christian liberal arts college after just more than 2 months on the job.
U of I cultural center design to be revealed
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Final designs for a $5.5 million cultural center at the University of Illinois will be unveiled next week.
Decatur, former police chief reach settlement over dismissal
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A legal battle between the city of Decatur and its former police chief who said he was wrongly fired has ended with a settlement.
2nd-wettest April, warmest start to year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois saw an average statewide precipitation of slightly more than 7 inches last month, making it the second-wettest April on record.
Vietnam War casualty honored with park in Bourbonnais
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) — Bourbonnais village officials have dedicated a memorial park for a U.S. Marine who died in the Vietnam War.
Suburban Chicago man charged in crash that killed friends
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been charged in a car crash this week that left two of his friends dead.
White Sox put reliever Nate Jones on 10-day disabled list
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have placed reliever Nate Jones on the 10-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander David Holmberg from Triple-A Charlotte before their series finale
Contreras, Szczur lead Cubs comeback over Phillies, 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch hitters Willson Contreras and Matt Szczur had consecutive two-out RBIs in the sixth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Nate Karns dazzles for Royals in 6-1 win over White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nate Karns pitched six innings of one-hit ball, striking out four in his final frame, and the Kansas City Royals cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Our Captain! Ryan Getzlaf was spectacular for Ducks in Game 4 victory
Ryan Getzlaf isn’t playing an old man’s game just yet.
Raiders 'totally convinced' first-round pick Gareon Conley's name will be cleared
Conley was accused of sexual assault in the week leading up to the draft.
Concussed Crosby skates with Penguins, no word on return
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is skating again, but coach Mike Sullivan provided no update on when his star will be ready to return from a concussion.
Ways to get on base in baseball, ranked
Not all methods of getting on base are created equal.
Team Penske says it will not appeal Joey Logano penalty
Penske statement reveals intentions to live with large NASCAR penalty.
When did the Kentucky Derby become a fashion show with a horse race at the end?
Horses are out, fascinators are in.
Parker to miss rest of playoffs with quad injury
Parker to miss rest of playoffs with quad injury
This date in FOX Sports Arizona history: Turgeon, Fuhr send Coyotes home
May 4: Blues oust Coyotes; Suns stay alive vs. Lakers; Smith blanks Predators
Former NHLer Keith Primeau sorry for Sidney Crosby's plight
TORONTO (AP) Former NHL forward Keith Primeau has a good idea what injured Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is going through.