Alabama TE Major Tennison arrested on marijuana charge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama tight end Major Tennison has been arrested on a marijuana possession charge.
India’s premier comedian to give Knox’s 2018 Commencement Address
It has been announced that India’s premier comedian and Knox Alumnus Vir Das will be giving the 2018 Commencement Address for his alma mater in June.
Monmouth Professor talks report on Democratic woes across Midwest
A Monmouth College professor, who is also a seasoned political consultant has written a report on how Democrats in politics can better serve and compete electorally in the Midwest.
Forsberg, Hinostroza lead Blackhawks past Predators 2-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anton Forsberg made 42 saves, Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Hutton continues to roll, Blues shut down Canadiens 3-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carter Hutton made 33 saves and Ivan Barbashev broke a scoreless tie in the second period to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Service set for 5 women killed a decade ago in Lane Bryant
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago church is holding a prayer service to mark the 10th anniversary of a shooting that left five women dead in a Lane Bryant clothing store.
Sheriff son of Warren Buffett to donate $1.4M to county
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois sheriff who’s the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he’s gearing up to donate $1.4 million to pay for wide-ranging expenses from new software at the Macon County Jail to drug-related
Body of missing woman found near southern Illinois lake
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in southern Illinois have found the body of a woman who was reported missing early in January.
25 sites in Illinois added to historic places register
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A retirement home, a park, several schools, a theater and the site where a tavern once stood are among 25 buildings and properties up and down Illinois that have joined the ranks of the National
Nichols, Frazier lift Illinois over Rutgers 91-60
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kipper Nichols scored 19 points and Trent Frazier had 17 points to lift Illinois to a 91-60 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.
Election board finds legislator’s petition 1 signature short
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Elections has ruled Illinois state Sen. Ira Silverstein’s petition for placement on the Democratic primary ballot is one signature short of the requirement.
Southern Illinois uses late surge to top Drake 78-67
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Aaron Cook scored 18 points, including five in a game-ending 11-0 run, and Southern Illinois rallied for a 78-67 victory over Drake on Tuesday night.
Yarbrough, Evans lead Illinois St. over Missouri St. 76-60
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Milik Yarbrough and Keyshawn Evans scored 15 points apiece as Illinois State had five in double-figure scoring to cruise to a 76-60 victory over Missouri State on Tuesday night.
Kozinski sparks Central Michigan by Northern Illinois 81-67
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Josh Kozinski broke Central Michigan’s program record for career 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Chippewas past Northern Illinois 81-67 on Tuesday night.
Education agency to hire ‘storytellers’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state’s education agency wants to hire “storytellers” to relay “amazing” stories from Illinois’ public schools while lawmakers are still trying properly fund them.
Illinois man who killed wife’s divorce lawyer dies in prison
GREENVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A Southern Illinois man who killed his ex-wife’s divorce lawyer before he led police on a 13-week manhunt two decades ago has died in prison.
Chicago aldermen drop out of race to replace Rep Gutierrez
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago aldermen vying for the Democratic nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez have dropped out of the race.
Legislation would ban smoking until age 21
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Democrats want to raise the legal age for smoking or chewing tobacco from 18 to 21.
Charges dropped against 2 who alleged Chicago police abuse
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped charges against two men who say Chicago police detectives beat them into confessing to a 1989 killing.
Chicago Symphony, Riccardo Muti extend contract until 2022
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has extended its contract with renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti as its music director through the 2022 season.