AP POLL ALERT: UConn tops, Louisville up to No. 4 in women's AP Top 25 poll; Arizona State in at No. 24, Oklahoma out
NEW YORK (AP) AP POLL ALERT: UConn tops, Louisville up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 poll; Arizona State in at No. 24, Oklahoma out.
UConn No. 1 still as Louisville moves up to fourth
NEW YORK (AP) The UConn Huskies are still the team to beat, remaining No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
Cutler in concussion protocol, but still Dolphins' No. 1 QB
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Jay Cutler’s availability for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at New England is uncertain because he’s in the concussion protocol, but he’s expected to start if healthy.
What's new for ski season in New York State
New York is home to 51 ski resorts, the most of any state in the nation, and its three state-run ski areas have undergone several upgrades since last season.
Statue of Dick Butkus going up at Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Dick Butkus is going back to college.
Former Cook County president says he’ll run again in 2018
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger says he’ll run for the same office again next year.
Knoxville School Board to discuss school report card and more tonight
A regular board meeting for Knoxville District 202 is slated for Monday night at 6:00.
City Council considers fee for gaming terminals, has tax levy on first reading
Tonight the city council could enact new rates for city fees including two entirely new fees.
University degrees combine computer science and ag, music
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois plans to offer new degrees that combine computer science with music or crop sciences.
Chicago officer who shot at teens to be sentenced
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police officer convicted of shooting at a car full of teenagers is returning to federal court for sentencing.
Police dog to regularly search public schools in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield Public Schools officials have hired a canine handler to regularly search middle and high schools for drugs, bombs and guns.
U of I student has been named a Rhodes Scholar
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A University of Illinois student is among this year’s class of Rhodes scholars.
Lurie recognized for approach to managing pain in children
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago children’s hospital has been recognized for its approach to relieving patients’ pain.
Decatur Police investigate shooting death
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A 48-year-old man has been found shot to death in the backyard of a Decatur house.
Illinois man’s memory to live on with Rose Parade float
SHERMAN, Ill. (AP) — A 22-year-old central Illinois man who died of an undetected aneurysm is being remembered with his portrait on a float at this year’s Rose Parade in California.
Father, son travel around the US repairing handbells
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A father and son from Texas who travel around the United States repairing handbells recently traveled to Illinois with their mobile shop
Warren leads balanced Suns past Bulls, 113-105
PHOENIX (AP) — T.J. Warren scored 27 points to lead six Phoenix players in double figures and the Suns handed the Chicago Bulls their sixth loss in seven games, 113-105 on Sunday night.
Black, Nichols lead Illinois past Marshall 91-74
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Leron Black scored 17 points and Kipper Nichols had 17 points and 11 rebounds off the bench Sunday to lead Illinois past Marshall 91-74.
Illinois St beats Tulsa 84-68 for 3rd at Puerto Rico Tip-Off
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Keyshawn Evans scored 29 points and Illinois State jumped out to a huge first-half lead to beat Tulsa 84-68 in Sunday’s third-place game at the relocated Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Stafford, Prater lead Lions to 27-24 win over Bears
CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns, Matt Prater kicked a 52-yard field goal with 1:35 remaining and the Detroit Lions held on to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.