Black & White: China trip with LA Kings
The LA Kings embark on a journey that not only brings the team closer together, but marked the NHL’s first hockey games in China.
Pierce, Bob R.
Bobby “Bob” R. Pierce, 76 of Abingdon, passed away at 7:37 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2017 at home. He was born July 3, 1941 in Doniphan, Missouri, the son of James Delmar and Margaret Jane Burke Pierce.
Eagles ranked No. 1 in AP Power Rankings
For the first time, the Philadelphia Eagles top the AP Pro 32 poll .
Magic maintaining much of last season's roster as they look to improve in 2017-18
The Orlando Magic return their starting lineup and much of the same roster from 2016-17.
Depth, versatility hallmarks for Heat in attempting to return to postseason
The Miami Heat have a deep roster that can make for interesting and dynamic lineup constructions.
Chicago lawyer announces bid for Illinois attorney general
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago attorney and one-time chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education has announced he’s running for the Democratic nomination for Illinois attorney general.
‘Interfaith Amigos’ Try To Bring Us Together
The “Interfaith Amigos” got together after 9/11. They travel the U.S. and the world to bring a message of understanding each other and showing that everyone is capable of getting along. They are comprised of Rabbi Ted
Trying To Sell One Of The 13 Original Colonies
Lombard 8th grade history teacher Chris Carpenter came up with a great idea to help his students learn. The students had to present in “Shark Tank” style, in front of a panel of local business people. They
Knoxville School Board approves intergovernmental agreement with Library
Last night the Knoxville School District 202 Board of Education heard of a possible intergovernmental agreement with the Knoxville Public Library.
Monmouth Police Chief certified by state police organization
Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer has received a designation that “only a select few” Chiefs in Illinois have met the requirements for.
Former sorority house to become apartments near U of I
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A former sorority house near the University of Illinois will be converted into an 18-unit apartment building near the Urbana-Champaign campus.
Teachers union suffers stroke, says she is OK
CHICAGO (AP) — The president of the Chicago Teachers Union is hospitalized after suffering a stroke in the area of the brain where a tumor was removed in October 2014.
Police officer refused to testify in lawsuit over shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police officer has refused to testify in a federal lawsuit relating to a shooting that left his friend permanently disabled.
Stretch of Byron roadway named after fallen Marine
BYRON, Ill. (AP) — A stretch of roadway in the northern Illinois community of Byron is being named after a local U.S. Marine who was killed in combat in Afghanistan.
Case reveals legal rules of thumb tricky with iPhone sensors
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago is the latest to weigh in on still-disputed legal questions about whether law enforcement can order suspects to put their fingers on fingerprint sensors to unlock a smartphone.
Gov. Rauner earned about $90M in 2016, paid $23M in taxes
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has released tax returns showing he earned about $90 million in 2016 and paid about $23 million in state and federal taxes.
Judge wants activist-journalist to testify about documents
CHICAGO (AP) — The judge presiding over the case of a Chicago police officer charged with first-degree murder is seeking testimony from the journalist who was the first to write about the shooting of a black teenager.
Chicago fires 2 officers in United passenger dragging case
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Department of Aviation has fired two security officers who were involved in an incident in which a passenger was dragged off a United Airlines flight after refusing to give up his seat.
Newspaper executive dies in fall at Chicago hotel
CHICAGO (AP) — An executive of an Ohio-based newspaper group died after falling from the 20th floor of Chicago hotel.
Ex-Chicago detective refuses to answer murder case questions
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago police detective who was ordered by a judge to testify in a decades-old homicide investigation is refusing to answer questions.