Teen charged in videotaped beating pleads to hate crime
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman involved in a beating of a mentally disabled man that was shown on Facebook Live has pleaded guilty to a hate crime and been placed on probation for four years.
Embattled Chicago schools chief quits amid ethics probe
CHICAGO (AP) — The head of Chicago’s public schools system is stepping down amid allegations that he engaged in a “full-blown cover-up” to block an ethics investigation.
Chicago settles lawsuit involving police code of silence
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago has settled a lawsuit involving whether a police code of silence protected a detective before he drove drunk and killed two men in a 2009 crash.
Rauner recommended appointment of monitor he now criticizes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An email disclosed to The Associated Press shows Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office recommended the appointment of a state purchasing regulator whom the Republican now claims is under his Democratic rival’s thumb.
Commission approves Chicago O’Hare airport jet-noise plan
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission has voted to approve a plan that supporters say will more fairly distribute jet noise around Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Illinois data show spike in illegal prison hooch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Department of Corrections data show incidents of illegal alcohol brewed by inmates is on pace to double this year.
Chicago plans South Side gospel museum, touted as 1st in US
CHICAGO (AP) — Organizers say a gospel music museum planned for Chicago’s South Side will be the first in the country.
Central Illinois police find fentanyl-laced cocaine
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Police in central Illinois say three people have died within the past few days from a highly potent form of fentanyl that’s also being found in cocaine.
Charleston mother charged in 2-year-old child’s death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — A Charleston woman faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 2-year-old child.
Chicago man charged in shooting that wounded police officer
CHICAGO (AP) — A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a Chicago police officer who suffered a hand wound.
Knox County hunters harvest over 1,100 deer in 2017
Illinois hunters were quite busy during the two weekends this year that made up the firearm deer hunting season.
Lindsey Vonn treated for back injury after World Cup super-G
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) Lindsey Vonn finished a World Cup super-G race in extreme pain Saturday and was treated by race doctors for an apparent back injury.
Hirscher leads Luitz, Pinturault in 1st run of World Cup GS
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) Marcel Hirscher posted the fastest time in the opening run of a men’s World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, positioning himself for a fifth straight win in the discipline.
Heisman favorite Mayfield is unconventional NFL prospect
NEW YORK (AP) Baker Mayfield is in many ways the perfect college football player: Good enough to play at an elite level, but because he is not an ideal NFL prospect, he stuck around long enough to
No. 20 TCU beats No. 22 Nevada 84-80 for 15th straight win (Dec 08, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) After dominating the first 30 minutes, TCU cooled off and Nevada came on strong.
Bucks strive for better defense vs. Jazz in rematch (Dec 09, 2017)
MILWAUKEE — After outlasting the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will have a quick turnaround before playing host to the Utah Jazz Saturday night at the Bradley Center.
Golden Knights hope to win again on road vs. Stars (Dec 09, 2017)
DALLAS — The last time the Vegas Golden Knights played at American Airlines Center, they defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Oct. 6 to win their inaugural game.
Torts didn't know what to expect from Panarin at first
Torts knows now that the Bread Man is a true pro.
Cavs aim to start another streak vs. Embiid-less 76ers (Dec 09, 2017)
CLEVELAND — At least the Cleveland Cavaliers have the good fortune of trying to start a new winning streak against a team that will be without its best player.
Wild Breakaway: Minnesota overcomes slow start to defeat the Ducks in OT
On tonight's Wild Breakaway, Wes Walz says Minnesota was sluggish to start the game but outstanding in the third period.