Hearing begins for ex-priest who has admitted to molestation
CHICAGO (AP) — A hearing is underway to determine whether a former Chicago priest should remain locked up at a facility for sex offenders.
Monarch Migration Festival celebrates iconic pollinators
This Saturday is the third annual Monarch Migration Festival at Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg.
Top US judge says clash with colleagues prompted retirement
CHICAGO (AP) — An influential judge who abruptly retired from the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says friction with fellow judges prompted his decision.
Illinois judge denies release of man on immigration hold
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois judge has denied a request to free a man from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, despite his lawyers’ insistence that he should be released under a new law.
$9.5 million settlement for man jolted by police Taser
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago aldermen have agreed to pay $9.5 million to a man who suffered catastrophic injuries when he struck his head on the pavement after being shocked by a police Taser.
Illinois among states suing Trump administration over DACA
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois is among 15 states suing to block President Donald Trump’s plan to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.
Ex-Illinois park district head pleads guilty in fraud case
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois park district director has pleaded guilty to misusing funds from the district and a related foundation, including to build a pond on his property. The U.S. attorney’s office for central Illinois
Chicago airport workers getting raise, right to join union
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of workers at Chicago’s two major airports are getting a raise.
Father gets 6 years in infant son’s asphyxiation death
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois father has been sentenced to six years in prison in the asphyxiation death of his 2-month-old son.
Mother sues Chicago suburb after officer fatally shoots son
ROUND LAKE, Ill. (AP) — The mother of a suburban Chicago man who was shot and killed by a police officer is suing, claiming excessive force was used.
Illinois governor says DACA fix is up to US Congress
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner says children shouldn’t be left in limbo, but addressing issues raised by ending a program aimed at protecting young immigrants from deportation is up to Congress.
Illinois governor plans 8-day trade mission to Japan, China
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner plans his administration’s first international trade mission with an eight-day visit to Japan and China.
2006 Pritzker donation to Blagojevich raises questions
CHICAGO (AP) — A 2006 donation from Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s re-election is raising questions.
Attorneys in Chinese scholar kidnapping case ask to withdraw
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Three attorneys have asked to withdraw from defending a man charged with kidnapping a University of Illinois scholar from China who is missing and presumed dead.
Lynn to make first start since sizzling no-decision last time out
St. Louis Cardinals-San Diego Padres preview September 7, 2017
Tigers finish 1-6 homestand with 13-2 loss to Royals
Kansas City breaks a 2-2 tie with four runs in the seventh
Royals to see if Gaviglio can fill rotation void against Twins
Minnesota Twins-Kansas City Royals preview September 7, 2017
D-backs win franchise-record 13th straight to again sweep Dodgers
Adam Rosales doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Arizona overcame a rare deficit.
Griner's double-double helps Mercury advance in WNBA playoffs
Phoenix will play at No. 4 Connecticut on Sunday.
HIGHLIGHTS: D-backs win franchise-best 13th straight game
Fernando Rodney closes out the Dodgers as the Diamondbacks win their 13th straight game to complete the series sweep.