O’Hare airport restaurant workers vote to authorize strike
CHICAGO (AP) — Workers at restaurants, bars and coffee shops at O’Hare International Airport have voted to authorize a strike amid ongoing contract negotiations.
Children’s Cabinet launches online education, work site
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has turned to an online database to help form policy decisions on health, safety, education and work opportunities for residents younger than 25.
Chicago-area woman charged in financial exploitation case
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — A 41-year-old suburban Chicago woman has been charged with stealing money from a resident of a long-term care facility while working for a state contractor.
Illinois chiropractor gets 20-month prison term for fraud
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago chiropractor has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for billing an insurance company more than $4 million for treatment that was unnecessary or never provided.
Protesters of Trump’s Jerusalem decision march in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Some 200 people protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the United States Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem took to the streets of Chicago.
Southern Illinois police officer charged with sexual assault
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) — A Southern Illinois police officer faces charges that he sexually assaulted a juvenile.
Man’s body found in Chicago clothing donation box
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found inside a clothing donation box that had caught fire.
Mom who took dead son on train pleads not guilty to murder
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son and taking his body on a commuter train has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Cubs agree to $38 million, 3-year deal with righty Chatwood
CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Tyler Chatwood and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract.
NIU trustees again approve ex-president’s $600,000 severance
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Trustees at Northern Illinois University have again voted to approve a $600,000 severance agreement with former President Doug Baker.
Rauner health chief defends $63B Medicaid contract
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s health care chief says a $63 billion Medicaid managed care program will save up to $300 million a year because of the competitive process providers had to undergo.
Illinois to have in-between tax rate for 2017 income
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois taxpayers will be paying an in-between rate on 2017 income as a result of the state’s tax increase.
SIU holds memorial 25 years after deadly apartment fire
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Five Southern Illinois University students who died in an apartment building fire 25 years ago have been remembered at a campus memorial.
Preview: Wild at Ducks
The well-rested Minnesota Wild head west to take on the Anaheim Ducks
Galesburg Express 2017 returns to the Rail City
The Galesburg Express is making its way back to town this Saturday, December 9th.
Katrina evacuee Hicks takes the long road to DI basketball
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The floodwaters’ power erased the carpet on the lower half of the stairs, leaving nothing but exposed wood and nails. Mildew covered what was left downstairs, and a pungent, decaying smell embedded in the
Bucks look for boost from bench vs. Mavs (Dec 08, 2017)
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks will be hoping for a repeat performance from their bench Friday night when they play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the Bradley Center.
John Stevens 'It's nice to get the win and move on'
John Stevens 'It's nice to get the win and move on'
Drew Doughty talks 7-game win streak
Drew Doughty talks 7-game win streak
Derek Forbort on LA Kings Live
Derek Forbort on LA Kings Live