Stanford looks to build contender in Haase's second season
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) Jerod Haase spent last season establishing his culture at Stanford.
Weaver votes against “student loan bill of rights” but sponsors roads deication
A bill endorsed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan is intended to help students and families navigate through the confusing landscape of students loans.
Labor agreement extension at Carl Sandburg College
The Carl Sandburg College board of trustees and the Sandburg Education Association announced an extension of their labor agreement through fiscal year 2022.
Big Sky places four in STATS FCS Top 25
(STATS) – The Big Sky Conference ended September with disappointing nonconference results, but the nation’s largest FCS conference rebounded nicely in October.
Ex-Belgium and Algeria coach Leekens hired to coach Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Former Belgium and Algeria coach George Leekens was hired by Hungary on Monday.
Despite several close calls, Hurricanes have nation's longest winning streak
Despite several close calls, the Miami Hurricanes are one of five unbeaten teams left in college football.
Skip Bayless: Deshaun Watson toyed with the Seahawks' defense in Week 8
Skip Bayless was very impressed with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson’s Week 8 performance against the Seattle Seahawks.
WNBA star Stewart says she was sexually abused as a child
WNBA star Breanna Stewart says she was sexually abused as a child.
Student charged with hate crime after social media post
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a suburban Chicago middle school student has been charged with a hate crime after posting a threatening video on social media.
Illinois State police offer safety tips for Halloween
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Police is offering Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters and motorists.
Every Illinois county courthouse getting Lincoln portrait
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Portraits of Abraham Lincoln will be given to all 102 county courthouses in Illinois to mark the state’s upcoming bicentennial.
Chicago architect honored for promoting diversity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago architect has been recognized for leadership and promotion of diversity in the field.
Illinois dentists offer free care to military veterans
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois dentists are offering veterans free dental care during the Veterans Day holiday.
Chicago suburb hiring trappers to remove coyotes
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. (AP) — Police in a Chicago suburb are hiring trappers to remove coyotes after receiving a surge of reports about the animals roaming through neighborhoods and attacking small dogs.
Police: bags of human remains found in Chicago park
CHICAGO (AP) — Two duffel bags containing what police believe to be human remains were discovered in a Chicago park.
Parents accused of leaving disabled daughter in squalid room
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago couple faces abuse and neglect charges after allegedly locking their disabled teenage daughter in a squalid bedroom for at least two years.
Central Illinois educator named state’s teacher of the year
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Board of Education has named a high school English and literature teacher from central Illinois as its Illinois Teacher of the Year.
Brees leads Saints past Bears, 20-12, for 5th straight win
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees completed 23 of 28 passes for 299 yards against a Bears defense that ranked sixth against the pass, and the New Orleans Saints beat Chicago 20-12 Sunday for their fifth straight
Mancini outfoxed by Russian rival at Lokomotiv Mosocw
MOSCOW (AP) Roberto Mancini was supposed to be the coach who turned Zenit St. Petersburg’s vast financial might into success on the field.
Spanish shooting athletes detained at Abu Dhabi airport
MADRID (AP) Four members of Spain’s shooting team have been detained at an airport in the United Arab Emirates because of problems with their weapons’ documentation.