Chicago firefighters rescue man from clothing donation box
CHICAGO (AP) — A man has been rescued after getting stuck inside a clothing donation box on Chicago’s Near North Side.
Elgin woman sentenced for hitting estranged husband with car
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A 40-year-old suburban Chicago woman has been given a two-year prison term for striking her estranged husband with an SUV after they’d been arguing in a parking lot.
Activists seek injunction against Illinois abortion law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Conservative activists and legislators pressing a lawsuit against publicly funded abortions in Illinois are seeking an emergency injunction to prevent the law from taking effect Monday.
Chicago issues 125 tickets under new party bus ordinance
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago says it has issued 125 tickets and 28 cease-and-desist orders since a new law went into effect June 1 cracking down on illegal party buses.
Foundation warns of drug-impaired driving this New Year’s
CHICAGO (AP) — A foundation that opposes the legalization of marijuana and other drugs is warning drivers about driving while impaired by drugs as people prepare for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Illinois court deems parts of state DUI law unconstitutional
CHICAGO (AP) — A major ruling by an Illinois appeals court declares part of a state law on DUI tests unconstitutional and reverses the first-degree murder conviction of a man accused of fatally striking a mother and injuring her
Safety agency cites firms renovating old Chicago post office
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal agency has cited three Chicago-area companies for allegedly not properly protecting workers doing renovations on Chicago’s sprawling Old Post Office from lead and cadmium exposure. They face more than $200,000 in fines
Cook County files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County officials have filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies over opioid painkillers.
Ex-UI Springfield worker charged with campus thefts, damage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former University of Illinois Springfield employee has been charged with damage and thefts at two campus buildings last week.
Jarnkrok scores, Rinne shines as Predators beat Blues 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Calle Jarnkrok scored his second goal in two games and Pekka Rinne made 29 saves as the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping their season-high three-game losing
Bulls rally for a 92-87 win over Knicks
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Dunn scored 17 points, including two clutch free throws in the final seconds, and the surging Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the New York Knicks 92-87 on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks place goalie Corey Crawford on injured reserve
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have placed goaltender Corey Crawford on injured reserve for the second time this month.
Illinois fires offensive coordinator, defensive backs coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has fired offensive coordinator Garrick McGee and defensive backs coach Paul Williams.
Blues sign GM Doug Armstrong to 4-year contract extension
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have signed general manager Doug Armstrong to a four-year contract extension with a team option for a fifth year.
It's win-and-in for Falcons against Panthers (Dec 31, 2017)
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons need a victory more than the Carolina Panthers do when the teams meet in the regular-season final Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Anderson leads strong stable of Oklahoma running backs
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Heisman-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield often heaps praise upon running back Rodney Anderson and Oklahoma’s ground game.
George, Westbrook lead Thunder past Raptors 124-107
George, Westbrook lead Thunder past Raptors 124-107
Granlund gets game-winner; Wild beat Stars 4-2
Granlund gets game-winner; Wild beat Stars 4-2
Patriots look to wrap up No. 1 seed (Dec 31, 2017)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots gave themselves a nifty Christmas present as they prepared for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets.
Rondo's record 25 assists power Pelicans past Nets, 128-113
Rondo’s record 25 assists power Pelicans past Nets, 128-113