House ‘covfefe’ bill would save presidential tweets
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic congressman from Illinois has introduced a bill named for President Donald Trump’s infamous “covfefe” tweet with the goal of ensuring presidential social media posts are archived.
Joliet man pleads guilty to killing mother, dumping body
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A Joliet man has pleaded guilty to charges that he choked his mother to death in 2013 and dumped her body in a river.
Chicago launches new program to reduce car crashes by 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials are launching a new program to help reduce roadway crashes by 2026.
Illinois governments must apply for July 4 fireworks permits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding municipal government officials who want to light up the July 4th night sky to apply for a permit by Thursday.
Emanuel administration signals opposition to Muslim registry
CHICAGO (AP) — The administration of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel continues to signal opposition to a federal Muslim registry even though there’s no sign President Donald Trump is currently pushing for one.
Emanuel, donor open renovated space for After School Matters
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and philanthropist Karyn Lutz have christened an arts facility for teens in the city’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood.
Program for drug offenders gets $324,000 federal grant
CHICAGO (AP) — A program in Cook County to help non-violent offenders with drug or alcohol problems is receiving a federal grant of more than $324,000.
Cook County state’s attorney backs bail reform measures
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cook County state’s attorney’s office says its prosecutors will start backing the release of suspects without bond for minor offenses pending resolution of their case.
Officers’ disciplinary proceedings in McDonald case delayed
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police board is delaying disciplinary proceedings for four officers accused of filing false reports in the shooting of Laquan McDonald until after the trial of the officer charged in the black teenager’s death.
Smith, Garcia power White Sox past Orioles 10-7
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevan Smith hit his first career home run, Avisail Garcia celebrated his 26th birthday with three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-7 on Monday night.
DeGrom, Cabrera lead Mets over Cubs 6-1 for 4th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom pitched a five-hitter, Asdrubal Cabrera atoned for an embarrassing error by lining two home runs and turning four double plays, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 Monday night.
Ilene Hobbs
Ilene Hobbs, age 90, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 4:35 P.M. on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. Ilene was born on March 24, 1927 in Williamsfield, Illinois the daughter
Settlement reached in train station cash seizure
A Delaware man who had money seized from him while at the Amtrak depot in Galesburg will get the majority of that money back, while another case could end up going the same way.
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald wins Good Guy Award from writers
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has won the Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
'Expert' left tackle Albert practices with Jags for 1st time
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Calling himself ”one of the best experts at playing left tackle in the universe right now,” Branden Albert practiced with Jacksonville for the first time Tuesday since the Jaguars traded for him in March.
SWAC will drop football title game after upcoming season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Southwestern Athletic Conference has decided to end its annual football championship game following the 2017 season.
Shaw, Garza return amid a flurry of Brewers roster moves
ST. LOUIS (AP) Infielder Travis Shaw has been reinstated and pitcher Matt Garza will be reinstated as part of a flurry of moves the Milwaukee Brewers announced before Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Lynx unbeaten and unanimous No. 1 in AP WNBA power poll
NEW YORK (AP) New York Liberty coach Bill Laimbeer wasn’t exactly sure how his team would play with Epiphanny Prince and Kia Vaughn out of the lineup.
Twins' Sano expands All-Star Game voting lead
In the latest All-Star Game ballot update, Minnesota’s Miguel Sano has over a 300,000 lead at third base in the American League
Mexico's best defender Hector Moreno moves to Roma from PSV
The Mexican looks like he’ll be a big part of Roma’s team next season.