Ex-Edwardsville police officer gets 40 years for burglaries
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A former southern Illinois police officer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to a long string of burglaries.
Illinois board approves New Lenox psychiatric hospital
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has approved plans for a 100-bed psychiatric hospital to address a substance abuse crisis in two of the state’s counties.
Police: 2 dead in Chicago crash, including off-duty officer
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say an off-duty officer was fleeing from a marked squad car when he was killed in an early-morning crash but investigators don’t know why.
Retailers sue to stop Cook County tax on soda, sugary drinks
CHICAGO (AP) — A group of Illinois retailers is taking legal action to block a new tax on carbonated soft drinks and sugary fruit drinks from taking effect in most of Cook County on Saturday.
Chicago schools to pay $70K a day in interest on 2 big loans
CHICAGO (AP) — The nation’s third-largest school district has borrowed another massive amount of money at a high interest rate in order to start the new school year.
Hillary Clinton tells librarians they protect truth, facts
CHICAGO (AP) — Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation when she said librarians are on the front line of “the fight to defend truth and reason, evidence and facts.”
The Latest: Chicago police cite reforms after 3 indicted
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on three Chicago officers’ indictment on conspiracy charges in Laquan McDonald fatal shooting case (all times local):
The Latest: GOP skeptical of House Dems’ proposed budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on budget negotiations in Springfield (all times local):
FBI locates car related to missing Chinese scholar case
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) _ The FBI says it has located the car that a missing Chinese scholar studying at the University of Illinois was last seen getting into earlier this month.
Social service groups warn of dire outcomes without budget
CHICAGO (AP) — Organizations that provide social services in Illinois are warning of dire consequences if state legislators don’t come up with a budget this week.
Illinois’ first fracking permit reignites controversy
ENFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An application for a fracking permit in southern Illinois has revived the debate on high-volume oil and gas drilling.
Iowan who shouted ‘arrest me’ to Illinois officer sentenced
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A 35-year-old Iowa man who shouted “arrest me” to Illinois State Police during a traffic stop has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison on a federal gun charge.
Navy Pier officials offer tips for July 4 fireworks show
CHICAGO (AP) — Organizers for Chicago’s lakefront Independence Day celebration say Navy Pier will open early to give revelers a jumpstart.
Blackhawks announce 1-year deal with D Ville Pokka
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Ville Pokka.
For Bulls, blockbuster trade is all about direction
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls set a clear direction by trading All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night last week.
Maddon says Cubs making informal trip to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Joe Maddon and some of the Chicago Cubs will visit the White House on Wednesday, though it’s not an official visit with President Donald Trump.
Bulls: No decision yet on Rondo’s future with team
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls are not ready to say whether veteran point guard Rajon Rondo will be back for a second season.
Montgomery, Austin lead Yankees past White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Montgomery matched his season high with seven solid innings and closer Aroldis Chapman shut down a ninth-inning rally just in time, lifting the New York Yankees over the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Monday
Cubs hold on after Nationals rally for 4 in 9th, win 5-4
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wade Davis struck out big league batting leader Ryan Zimmerman with runners on second and third to end Washington’s ninth-inning rally, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Nationals 5-4 Monday night.
Rockies acquire lefty Rosscup from Cubs for righty Carasiti
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have traded for another left-hander, getting Zac Rosscup from the Chicago Cubs for righy Matt Carasiti.