Prosecutors to vacate convictions linked to tainted officers
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors plan to vacate the convictions of 15 men who claim a corrupt Chicago police sergeant manufactured the evidence that landed them in prison.
Central Illinois bike trail extension set to open Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois bike trail is being extended by six miles, doubling the length of the route in and around Springfield.
Chicago extends street sweeping ahead of winter season
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say city crews will extend the number of days they clear debris from the streets before winter settles in.
Judge denies trial delay in Chinese scholar’s case
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge in central Illinois has denied a defense motion to delay the trial of a 28-year-old man accused of killing a University of Illinois scholar from China.
Woman assaulted in courthouse cell gets Cook County payout
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County’s board of commissioners has approved a $3.25 million payout to a 52-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted in a courthouse cell by two men also awaiting court appearances.
Las Vegas shooting lawsuits stack up with 14 more filed
CHICAGO (AP) — Legal action stemming from the mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert is picking up with lawsuits filed on behalf of 14 concertgoers.
Murder charges dropped after officers say they won’t testify
CHICAGO (AP) — The refusal of five former Chicago police officers to testify in the retrial of a man incarcerated for murder since 1990 has resulted in the dropping of charges against the defendant.
Illinois teen charged with high school shooting threat
WAUCONDA, Ill. (AP) — An 18-year-old man is charged with a felony after police say he threatened to shoot up a high school in Chicago’s northern suburbs.
Illinois man pleads not guilty to US representative threat
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man has pleaded not guilty in federal court to threatening a U.S. representative at the Rockford office.
SIU faculty vote to oppose eliminating departments
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Members of the faculty senate at the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale have approved a resolution opposing the elimination of departments at the school.
NFLPA joins Bill Gates, invests in Dementia Discovery Fund
The NFL Players Association is investing in Dementia Discovery Fund, the group that Bill Gates recently made a $100 million investment in.
Pakistan's Hafeez banned because of illegal bowling action
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez has been suspended from bowling in international cricket for the third time in three years after the sport’s governing body found his bowling action to be illegal.
Trump exhorts UCLA trio to thank Xi for release in China
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump is exhorting three suspended UCLA basketball players to thank Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) for their freedom following a shoplifting incident while they were in China.
Fired FIFA ethics officials set up advice agency in Zurich
ZURICH (AP) The judge and prosecutor removed from FIFA’s ethics committee in May have set up an agency to advise on integrity in sports.
England recalls Farrell, picks Itoje on bench for Australia
BAGSHOT, England (AP) England has recalled Owen Farrell to the team and included Maro Itoje among the replacements for the rugby test against Australia on Saturday.
Red Wings punish Flames 8-2
Andreas Athanasiou had a pair of goals
Wales overhauls team for rugby test v Georgia
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales has selected a virtual reserve team for its rugby test against Georgia in Cardiff on Saturday, with Liam Williams the only player retaining his place from the loss to Australia last weekend.
Oilers ready to face visiting Blues (Nov 16, 2017)
EDMONTON, Alberta — Maybe, just maybe, things are turning around for the Edmonton Oilers. After a brutal start to the season, the Oilers have just one regulation loss in their last five outings. They are catching up
Jets step up in class, face Flyers (Nov 16, 2017)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — After beating up on the NHL’s 98-pound weakling in a pair of back-to-back games, the Winnipeg Jets are moving on to the middleweights and heavyweights.
Capitals continue grind, visit Avalanche (Nov 16, 2017)
The Washington Capitals have been going through the grind of the NHL schedule. They’ve played five games in eight nights, two on a back-to-back and are preparing for the last of their three-game road trip.