Crashes near I-55 construction zone prompt call for review
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois state Sen. Andy Manar is seeking a safety review of a construction zone on Interstate 55 after at least two fatal crashes.
State officials tout redesigned website with road conditions
CHICAGO (AP) — State officials say there’s a newly-redesigned website for travelers that offers the most up-to-date information on road conditions.
Man going to prison after false claim of military service
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — A western Illinois man who falsely claimed that he fought in Vietnam to receive disability benefits has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.
Vandals throw brick through stained glass at Chicago church
CHICAGO (AP) — Restorers are seeking to repair a stained-glass window shattered by vandals at one of the oldest churches in Chicago.
The Latest: Father charged after boy, 5, shoots self in hand
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on a 5-year-old boy who shot himself in the hand months after he was shot in the face (all times local):
Memorabilia collector gets 12 years in prison for fraud
CHICAGO (AP) — An Arkansas sports memorabilia collector has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for what a federal judge in Chicago described as a “breathtaking” fraud.
Chicago judge again refuses to toss charges in McDonald case
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago judge has again rejected a defense motion to dismiss first-degree murder and other charges against a police officer in the fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Illinois loses population, drops to 6th-largest state
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois is no longer the nation’s fifth-largest state.
Chicago sports franchises team up to tackle violence in city
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s major sports franchises are teaming up to tackle violence in the city.
Lawyer tells US court Ukraine oligarch’s extradition on hold
CHICAGO (AP) — A lawyer for a Ukrainian oligarch charged in an international bribery case says an Austrian court has put his client’s extradition on hold.
Hearing to address Legionella outbreak at veterans home
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois General Assembly’s two veterans committees are scheduled to hold a joint legislative hearing to address the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at a veterans home.
Illinois treasurer returns missing medal to Marine’s family
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has returned a Purple Heart medal to the family of Marine killed during the Vietnam War.
Sheriff: NASCAR team owner fired at 3 would-be thieves
LEXINGTON, N.C. (AP) Authorities say a NASCAR team owner shot at three people who broke into his North Carolina home.
Chicago foundation awards $100M to Syrian children’s program
CHICAGO (AP) — Two New York-based organizations planning to educate Syrian refugee children are being awarded a $100 million grant.
Illinois woman pleads guilty in mother’s stabbing death
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in her mother’s July stabbing death.
Dougie Hamilton breaks tie in 3rd, Flames beat Blues 2-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Dougie Hamilton broke a tie at 7:57 of the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Valentine, Mirotic help Bulls top Magic for 7th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Denzel Valentine had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Nikola Mirotic had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 112-94 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight win.
'No resistance whatsoever' dooms Pistons in Dallas
Anthony Tolliver led Detroit with a season-high 18 points
Flyers edge Red Wings 4-3 on third-period goal
Detroit was trying to win three straight for first time this season
Birmingham to host Commonwealth Games in 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) English city Birmingham was picked Thursday as the replacement host for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, nine months after the South African city of Durban was stripped of the multisport event because of financial difficulties.