Illinois to receive $1.2M of Target data breach settlement
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will receive over $1.2 million from an $18.5 million multi-state settlement with Target Corp. to resolve a probe into the discounter’s pre-Christmas data breach in 2013.
Chicago area school to send new diplomas after finding error
OSWEGO, Ill. (AP) — Officials in a suburban Chicago school district say they’re issuing hundreds of new diplomas after an incorrect signature was discovered on diplomas handed out over the weekend.
Springfield developer, lobbyist pitch downtown casino
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Some officials in Springfield are pushing for a casino in Illinois’ capital city, but the effort faces major legislative hurdles.
Cook County board president to seek third term next year
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle plans to seek a third term in office next year.
Authorities: Boy dies after truck rolls over him
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has died after an apparently driverless truck rolled over him outside a home in northern Illinois.
Joliet Central students build prosthetic hand for boy, 11
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Students at a suburban Chicago high school have built a prosthetic hand for an 11-year-old who lost the fingers on his right hand in a firework accident.
Museums team up for reflection on former Gov. James Thompson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Chicago History Museum are teaming up to reflect on the career of Illinois’ longest-serving governor.
Developer has vision for casino, Springfield development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A real estate developer in Springfield has floated grand plans for downtown Springfield.
Roskam calls proposed cuts to Great Lakes project an error
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Republican Congressman Peter Roskam has told the White House he opposes a Trump administration proposal to eliminate the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Apollo 11 relic owned by Illinois woman to be auctioned off
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois woman’s bag of moon dust brought to earth by Apollo 11 astronauts will be auctioned off later this year.
Head of Chicago nonprofit accused using grant funds on self
CHICAGO (AP) — A trial is underway of the head of a Chicago nonprofit who is accused of using a $60,000 Illinois grant to help impoverished youth for personal expenses.
Former NASCAR driver Stewart stopped by trooper
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was stopped by an Illinois state trooper over the weekend, but not for speeding.
Greinke whiffs 12 in 8 2/3, Diamondbacks beat White Sox 5-1
PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke struck out a season-high 12 and came within one out of a complete game as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Monday night.
Panik homers as Giants beat Lackey, Cubs 6-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Panik hit his first career leadoff homer and doubled twice, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday night.
Check out the 20 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018 will be announced Wednesday.
Report: HOF former Seahawks DT Cortez Kennedy has died at age 48
Kennedy was the 1992 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Real Madrid will sign 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Vinicius Junior for reported €45 million
The Flamengo youngster will stay in Brazil until he turns 18.
Young drivers continue to turn heads in Monster Energy Series
NASCAR’s future is bright as young talent shined in the Monster Energy Open.
AP Exclusive: Mixed emotions for Dixon after armed robbery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The whole plan had been to celebrate Scott Dixon’s pole-winning run for the Indianapolis 500 at a downtown Italian restaurant.
NFL announces major changes to touchdown celebration restrictions
Group celebrations and using the football as a prop are making a comeback.