AP POLL ALERT: UConn stays at top of women's Top 25 hoops poll; Stanford drops to 14th with 2 losses
NEW YORK (AP) AP POLL ALERT: UConn stays at top of women’s Top 25 hoops poll; Stanford drops to 14th with 2 losses.
Bengals LB Burfict avoids suspension for contact on official
CINCINNATI (AP) Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict won’t be suspended for the contact with an official that got him ejected from a 24-20 loss at Tennessee.
AP source: Braves hire Alex Anthopoulos as general manager
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have selected a young but experienced leader to guide their team, hiring former Dodgers and Blue Jays executive Alex Anthopoulos as their general manager, a person with knowledge of the decision told
North Korea again beats Malaysia, again 4-1
BURIRAM, Thailand (AP) North Korea won on neutral ground again, moving the national soccer team closer to a spot at the 2019 Asian Cup.
Heart & Soul is prioritizing their roadmap for the future of Galesburg
The Galesburg Community Foundation partnered with the Heart & Soul Project mainly due to the community-based strategy that’s organized by and run by residents.
205 to continue discussion on video taping and streaming of board meetings
Tonight the Board of Education for District 205 will continue discussion video taping – or streaming – board meetings online.
Pilot of small plane makes emergency landing, escapes injury
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say the pilot of a small plane escaped injury after making an emergency landing near an airport in suburban Chicago.
Metra board OKs budget with service cuts, fare hikes in 2018
CHICAGO (AP) — A newly approved Metra budget includes service cuts and fare increases in 2018.
US deputy attorney general to speak on Chicago gangs, guns
CHICAGO (AP) — A high-profile U.S. Department of Justice official is scheduled to deliver remarks this week in Chicago, where he’ll address gun violence and street gangs.
Lincoln museum to offer kids’ activities on Black Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials at the Abraham Lincoln President Library and Museum say they’re offering an alternative to Black Friday shopping.
Rauners start holiday card drive for the military
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner and First Lady Diana Rauner are trying to make sure that members of the military who are serving around the world receive holiday cards from people throughout Illinois.
Illinois libraries receive grants to teach tech, life skills
CHICAGO (AP) — More than two dozen Illinois libraries are receiving grants to help young students develop skills in technology, communication, goal setting and conflict resolution.
2 accused in Chicago of using dating app to rob
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago-area men face armed robbery and other charges after allegedly using a dating app to set up their victims.
Illinois officials overhaul health care enrollment
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Department of Insurance officials are quickly working to enroll residents through the health care marketplace in about half the amount of time as last year.
Reports: Braves to name Alex Anthopoulos as next general manager
The former Blue Jays and Dodgers executive is heading to Atlanta.
Black’s career high powers Illinois past UT Martin 77-74
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Leron Black scored a career-high 23 points and snatched eight rebounds Sunday, helping Illinois avoid an early season upset to UT Martin for a 77-74 victory.
Springfield OKs bid to build police dog training facility
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield officials plan to build a new police dog training facility for the city and surrounding central Illinois area.
Wood’s hat trick helps Devils’ rally to beat Blackhawks, 7-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Wood had three goals for his first career hat trick and added an assist to help New Jersey Devils rally for a wild 7-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Packers win first game without Rodgers, beat Bears 23-16
CHICAGO (AP) — Brett Hundley threw for 212 yards and a touchdown, Nick Perry had three sacks and the Green Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23-16 to snap a three-game losing streak on Sunday.
England coach considers penalty shootout at friendly game
LONDON (AP) England coach Gareth Southgate appreciates the penalty-shootout woes of his national team as well as anyone, and he’s trying to do something about it before next year’s World Cup.