3 charged in April slaying of Chicago area Lyft driver
CHICAGO (AP) — Three Chicago area teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder in the April shooting death of a Lyft driver.
Operative in Mexican drug cartel appears in Chicago court
CHICAGO (AP) — A high-ranking operative in Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel appeared in a federal court in Chicago to face conspiracy charges.
Cop says woman near teen when he opened fire, killing both
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in 2015 says he knew a woman was standing close to a bat-wielding teen when he opened fire, killing both.
Field Museum to determine identities of lions on display
CHICAGO (AP) — Scientists at the Chicago Field Museum say there may have been a mix-up in 2009 when researchers identified the remains of two lions that ate about 35 railroad workers in colonial Kenya in the
Sex-harassment lawsuit against Rutherford dismissed
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A sexual harassment lawsuit that derailed the political career of former state Treasurer Dan Rutherford has been dismissed in federal court in Chicago.
Judge swears in new US attorney for northern Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has sworn in John Lausch as the new U.S. attorney for northern Illinois.
Veteran Chicago police officer cited for 62 rule violations
CHICAGO (AP) — An oversight agency for the Chicago Police Department has cited a veteran officer for more than 60 rule violations, including posting insensitive racial and religious comments on Facebook.
Jury convicts Illinois paramedic of stealing fentanyl
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A federal jury has convicted a southern Illinois paramedic on charges he stole fentanyl and left tampered vials that could have been used on patients.
Former Chicago cop charged with fleeing after arrest
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago police sergeant who was arrested 14 years after he fled rather than face drug and conspiracy charges now faces another charge against him: Failing to appear in court.
Chicago Transit Authority proposes train, bus fare increases
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Transit Authority has proposed increasing bus and train fares by 25 cents in 2018 under its budget proposal.
Knox County’s unemployment and labor force continue downward trend
Knox County’s unemployment rate continues to trend smaller along with its labor force.
Wales recalls first-choice pack for All Blacks
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales recalled its frontline forwards and kept faith with playmaker Owen Williams at inside center for the rugby test against New Zealand on Saturday.
S.S.P. Chawrasia shoots 65, leads by 1 at Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG (AP) S.S.P. Chawrasia had six birdies and a bogey Thursday for a 5-under 65 and a one stroke lead at the Hong Kong Open, the first event of the 2018 season.
Noah cuts Mahut for Davis Cup final vs. Belgium
LILLE, France (AP) France captain Yannick Noah surprisingly cut Nicolas Mahut from his squad to face Belgium in the Davis Cup final this weekend.
World Cup draw is without 10 of top 32 in new FIFA rankings
ZURICH (AP) Ten of the top 32 teams in the latest FIFA rankings will not be in the World Cup draw next week.
Protests, criticism overshadow Chinese friendlies in Germany
BERLIN (AP) China may be regretting the decision to have its under-20 soccer team to play a series of friendlies against lower-level German clubs.
England players not sharing match fees with Samoa players
LONDON (AP) England’s players have decided not to donate some of their match fee to Samoa’s players on ethical grounds.
High-profile rugby league player tests positive for cocaine
LONDON (AP) A high-profile rugby league player has been banned from the sport for two years after testing positive for cocaine.
Ethanol spill sets interstate near Annawan on fire
Early Wednesday morning a truck tractor pulling an ethanol hauling tanker trailer drove into the center median on I-80 near Annawan.
Study to look at long-term health risks of playing soccer
LONDON (AP) A major study into whether soccer players are at risk of degenerative brain disease has been commissioned amid concerns that the sport’s authorities in England haven’t done enough to tackle the issue.