Chicago-area man sentenced to 30 years in car hijacking case
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the 2013 hijacking of an elderly couple’s car.
Art exhibit at University of Illinois explores colonialism
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A new multidisciplinary art exhibit at the University of Illinois explores themes of colonialism and discovery through the eyes of an African who travels through London.
Frazier, Black lead Illinois over Indiana, 73-71
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Trent Frazier and Leron Black each scored 19 points to help Illinois squeeze out a 73-71 victory over Indiana Wednesday night.
N. Iowa uses 25-0 run to hold off Illinois St. for 83-72 win
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Isaiah Brown scored 20 points and Bennett Koch scored 11 of his 17 points from the foul line and Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 83-72 on Wednesday night.
Nylander’s penalty shot in OT lifts Leafs over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — William Nylander scored on a penalty shot 6 seconds into overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 win over the sagging Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.
Janice Jackson confirmed as chief of Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education has confirmed the appointment of a new CEO of the city’s public schools, officially replacing the district’s previous head who resigned.
Chicago’s airports set records for travelers, cargo
CHICAGO (AP) — More people and more cargo passed through Chicago’s two major airports in 2017 than ever before.
S. Illinois fends off Indiana St. rally for 82-77 win
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Aaron Cook scored 25 points and Southern Illinois made 6 of 8 foul shots in the last 33 seconds and the Salukis held off Indiana State with an 82-77 win Wednesday night.
Feds step up pressure on sanctuary cities including Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Chicago won’t abandon its values as a welcoming city to immigrants despite renewed pressure from the Justice Department to cooperate with immigration authorities.
Lawsuits filed against county officials amid jail lockdowns
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The number of lawsuits filed against county officials in northern Illinois in response to intentional prolonged daily jail lockdowns is growing by the day.
Attorney general candidates talk anti-corruption efforts
CHICAGO (AP) — Debate over the Illinois attorney general’s role in fighting corruption has taken center stage at a livestreamed Democratic candidate forum ahead of the March primary.
City of Chicago sues US Steel over Indiana plant’s spills
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago is suing U.S. Steel, alleging that it violated federal law with discharges of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a northwest Indiana plant.
1 dead in Illinois after attempt to clear clogged drain
GRAND TOWER, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in southern Illinois say a man is dead after mixing drain cleaner with bleach in an attempt to clear a clogged drain.
Delay sought in sex trafficking trial amid #MeToo movement
CHICAGO (AP) — An attorney for an Illinois man accused of sex trafficking is citing the #MeToo movement in her request to delay his trial.
Jurors find man guilty in Cook County investigator’s death
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Cook County jurors have convicted a man for the 2013 shooting death of a Cook County sheriff’s investigator in suburban Chicago.
Justice Dept ramps up pressure on so-called sanctuary cities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is again ramping up pressure on cities seeking public safety grants to prove they are cooperating with immigration authorities.
New US Attorney in Chicago says he’s never talked to Trump
CHICAGO (AP) — The new U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois says President Donald Trump never tried to speak to him before the president nominated him for the position.
Illinois college fires professor charged in Iowa shootings
PALATINE, Ill. (AP) — Harper College in suburban Chicago has fired a professor charged in Iowa with shooting at vehicles earlier this month.
Department invites public comment on Illinois rail plan
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ Department of Transportation is inviting public comment on its latest rail plan that includes station upgrades and improvements on the Chicago-St. Louis passenger corridor.
GHS to honor 1968 and 1998 boys basketball teams
Galesburg High School will be honoring the 1968 and 1998 IHSA State Runner-Up Teams on February 9th before the Alleman Pioneers vs. Silver Streaks boys basketball game.