Illinois transgender inmate to be moved from current prison
CHICAGO (AP) — Lawyers for a transgender woman say Illinois’ Department of Corrections has agreed to move her from her current male prison where she says she’s suffered brutal abuse by guards and inmates.
The Latest: Rauner to speak publicly about Quincy home stay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on developments in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak (all times local):
Former Rauner staffer sues office over abortion bill emails
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s former communications director is suing the administration over emails on the signing of a controversial plan allowing taxpayer-funded abortions.
4 finalists named for Northeastern Illinois presidency
CHICAGO (AP) — Northeastern Illinois University has named four finalists for president, a post that has been vacant since fall 2016.
New Bears coach Nagy faces big task to lift struggling team
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — New Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy says he is looking forward to working with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and leading a team that he insists is poised to make a jump.
Chicago alderman drops bid to replace US Rep. Gutierrez
CHICAGO (AP) — The field of Democrats vying for the chance to replace U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez is narrowing.
G Zach LaVine to make Bulls debut Saturday vs. Pistons
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls plan to debut guard Zach LaVine just in time for his bobblehead night
Mental examination ordered for woman charged in son’s death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — A 22-year-old Charleston woman who’s charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son is to be examined to see if she’s mentally fit for trial.
Chicago pushes against manganese pollution
CHICAGO (AP) — A bulk storage operator on Chicago’s Southeast Side will stop storing toxic manganese outside and suspend barge transfers during intense winds to reduce harmful dust blowing into neighborhoods.
Caterpillar names Deerfield its headquarters in SEC filing
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Caterpillar Inc. for the first time has officially listed its address with the Securities and Exchange Commission as being in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield instead of Peoria.
Accused murderer waives preliminary hearing
A 34-year-old Monmouth man accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Zachery D. Talley on Christmas Eve was in Warren County Circuit Court Tuesday.
Review, then foul foil Michigan's bid to upset Purdue
Wolverines seven-game winning streak snapped
Bradley now 8-0 at home, tops Southern Illinois, 68-62
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Donte Thomas scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Bradley extended the Missouri Valley Conference’s longest home winning streak by holding off Southern Illinois 68-62 on Tuesday night.
Bowling Green holds off Northern Illinois rally, 66-57
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Demajeo Wiggins converted a three-point play and Justin Turner hit two free throws in the final minute to secure Bowling Green’s 66-57 win over Northern Illinois Tuesday night.
Preview: Bucks vs. Magic
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks look to regroup with a home win over the Orlando Magic
Preview: Wild at Blackhawks
The Minnesota Wild hit the road to take on the high-scoring Chicago Blackhawks
Northwestern hires former LB McGarigle as safeties coach
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern has hired former Wildcats star linebacker Tim McGarigle as safeties coach.
Russia to warm up for World Cup against Austria, Turkey
MOSCOW (AP) World Cup host Russia will warm up for the tournament with friendlies against Austria and Turkey.
Muguruza out of Sydney International with thigh injury (Jan 10, 2018)
SYDNEY (AP) Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza has withdrawn with an injury from her second consecutive tournament to start the new year.
Top-seeded Jack Sock loses at ASB Classic
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Top-seeded and defending champion Jack Sock bowed out of the ATP Tour’s ASB Classic in its second round Wednesday, beaten 6-3, 6-3 by unseeded German Peter Gojowczyk on a bad day for American