Pavelski scores twice in Sharks’ 7-2 win over Blackhawks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Like most players on contending teams, Joe Pavelski enjoys this time of the year. Somehow he rises to the occasion.
Monument to celebrate Special Olympics at site of 1st event
CHICAGO (AP) — A new monument near Chicago’s Soldier Field will celebrate the Special Olympics and the site where its first event was held 50 years ago.
Norovirus at assisted living facility affects early voting
CARY, Ill. (AP) — Early voting in the Illinois primary has been postponed at an assisted living facility due to an outbreak of norovirus.
Glotta, Ugba lead Austin Peay comeback 73-66 over E Illinois
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Glotta scored 21 points, making 5-of-6 3-pointers, and Averyl Ugba added 20 points in Austin Peay’s come-from-behind 73-66 win over Eastern Illinois in an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinal Thursday night.
Chicago woman charged in lingerie-store theft
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A 25-year-old Chicago woman has been arrested for allegedly helping to steal more than $2,300-worth of merchandise from a popular women’s lingerie store.
US complying with Iran deal, judge says in Boeing ruling
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge in a civil case focused on a 2003 attack by Iran-backed terrorists says the Trump administration has notified the court it’s complying with the 2015 multiparty deal designed to restrict Iran’s nuclear
Fatal truck-auto crash blocks Chicago-area expressway
CHICAGO (AP) — A fiery crash on Interstate 290 outside Chicago that involved three tractor-trailers and four other vehicles left one person dead and two others injured.
Commanders sue sheriff, link layoffs to their union activity
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and other county officials are being sued by laid off jail commanders who allege their firings were in retaliation for union activity.
Armed private security guards hitting Chicago streets
CHICAGO (AP) — Armed security guards are starting to patrol a popular shopping area in downtown Chicago.
Ex-treasurer pleads guilty to stealing from Illinois town
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — The former treasurer of a small southern Illinois city has pleaded guilty to federal charges he stole thousands in government funds.
Illinois Senate approves marijuana ballot question
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois voters would be able to say whether they support legalizing recreational marijuana under a proposal lawmakers have approved.
U of Illinois grad student strike continues for fourth day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois graduate students are striking for a fourth day after 11 months of unsuccessful talks with administrators on a new contract.
U of Illinois veterinarians help animals in road accidents
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Veterinarians at the University of Illinois get called several times a year to highway accidents in which livestock have been injured.
Illinois governor’s mansion to reopen to public in July
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois first lady Diana Rauner says the governor’s mansion will reopen in July, more than a year after the beginning of an extensive renovation process.
Chicago sees drop in gun violence in February
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say February ended as the twelfth straight month to see a drop in gun violence.
Kosovo hires Challandes as coach of national soccer team
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) The Kosovo soccer federation has appointed Bernard Challandes as coach of the national team.
Preview: Bucks vs. Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Preview: Wild at Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild try to bounce back from a 5-3 loss to the last-place Arizona Coyotes when they take on Colorado.
Take a class, take a bid, or partake in a good cause this weekend.
The Galesburg Academy of Martial Arts is hosting a Women’s Self Defense class Saturday, March 3rd from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ladies aged 12 and up can sign up for the class at $30 per person
F1 drivers don’t like the halo, but have gotten used to it
MADRID (AP) Formula One drivers haven’t hidden their disdain for the ”halo,” the new protective cockpit device that is mandatory this season.