Lombard takes championship at Seton Tournament
On Saturday the Lombard 8th grade boys basketball team took part in the Seton Tournament in Seton.
Asplund talks about preliminary data from community engagement meetings
The dozen meetings that were scheduled through September and into October brought community members and District 205 administrators together to discuss ways to improve the school district.
Authorities: Teen charged after firing at Chicago officers
CHICAGO (AP) — A 17-year-old boy faces attempted murder and other charges after authorities say he fired at Chicago police officers who were investigating an earlier shooting.
Groups raising funds to preserve, relocate Rockford murals
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — An effort is underway to preserve 13 mosaic murals created by a group of Rockford high school students more than 15 years ago.
Copy of Gettysburg Address to be on display in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — One of the five surviving copies of the Gettysburg Address written by Abraham Lincoln will be on display this month in Springfield.
Donated Army uniform leads to Genoa tribute to soldier
GENOA, Ill. (AP) — A donated U.S. Army uniform has led to an exhibit of a Vietnam War soldier’s life at the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society and Museum.
Illinois gov declares harvest emergency to help crop transit
YORKVILLE, Ill. (AP) _ Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has declared a statewide harvest emergency to help agricultural workers hit hard by rain-related delays.
Sex-harassment bill puts Illinois leaders on the defensive
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legislation requiring sexual-harassment awareness training for everyone working in the Illinois state Capitol has put leaders on the defensive.
Illinois officer and civilian dead after traffic stop
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say officers responding to a colleague’s call for backup during an early-morning traffic stop found him mortally injured and a civilian dead in a crashed car nearby.
Grand opening for student union at UIS set for mid-January
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials say the student union at the University of Illinois in Springfield will open in January after a $21.7 million construction project.
Study: Chicago fund means more immigrants getting legal help
CHICAGO (AP) — A study shows immigrants in Chicago facing deportation have seen a spike in legal representation due in part to a $1.3 million legal fund set up by Chicago.
Galesburg Council puts budget on display and proposes new fees
Galesburg residents will be able to give their input on the city’s proposed 2018 budget tonight with a public hearing before the regularly scheduled meeting.
French league targets Saint-Etienne after pitch invasion
PARIS (AP) The French league will investigate the incidents that marred a soccer match between Saint-Etienne and Lyon after home fans invaded the pitch and unfurled an aggressive banner calling for ”hatred” during a 5-0 loss.
Makelele leaves Swansea, becomes coach at Belgian team Eupen
EUPEN, Belgium (AP) Former France midfielder Claude Makelele has ended his 10-month spell as assistant manager at Swansea and has taken over as head coach at Belgian team Eupen.
Palestinian soccer officials get court date for FIFA case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Palestinian challenge about how FIFA handled its complaint against the Israeli soccer federation will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport this month.
Lindgren leads Canadiens to 2-0 victory over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie Lindgren made 38 saves in his first career shutout, helping the Montreal Canadiens beat Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Sunday night.
Carr throws for 300 yards to help Oakland beat Miami 27-24
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Oakland Raiders headed home early Monday after a long trip, ready for a rest with their season back on track.
Weekend Sports in Brief
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8th grade hoopster min 3 years away from college signing
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Emoni Bates is everything any college could want in a prized recruit.
THE NEXT ONE? Emoni Bates fiery, but mainly on hoops court
SALINE, Mich. (AP) Emoni Bates attacked the basket from the right side of the lane, collided with a Howell High School defender and sent him tumbling toward the bleachers. Once the young man regained his footing, he