Businessman in $179M fraud sentenced to 25 years
CHICAGO (AP) — A Florida businessman who tried to flee to South America after pleading guilty to a $179 million fraud scheme has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Chicago Bears put transition tag on DB Kyle Fuller
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have placed the transition tag on veteran defensive back Kyle Fuller, giving them a chance to match any offer he might receive in free agency.
Audit: Rauner budget office failed to collect $2M owed by US
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A state audit found that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget office failed to collect more than $2 million in federal rebates.
Former sheriff’s aide not entitled to benefits he got
CHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County watchdog agency says a former top assistant to Sheriff Tom Dart was not entitled to the nearly $90,000 in health benefits that he took while he was on leave for more
Prescription opioids fail new rigorous test for chronic pain
CHICAGO (AP) — A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain.
Charleston woman fit for trial in 2-year-old 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 has been found mentally fit for trial.
Southern Illinois solar array could be largest-ever in state
PICKNEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Officials say a proposed solar array in southern Illinois could be the largest-ever in the state and more than double Illinois’ solar energy output.
District 202 expels student in special meeting
Tuesday night the Knoxville School Board approved the expulsion of a student from the District 202.
Australia's David Warner fined for staircase incident
Australia’s vice-captain David Warner has been fined 75 percent of his match fee for bringing the game into disrepute following his confrontation with South Africa’s Quinton de Kock in a stadium staircase during the first cricket test
Tony Yoka given suspended ban over missed doping tests
PARIS (AP) Olympic super heavyweight champion Tony Yoka has been given a suspended one-year ban by the French boxing federation for missing doping tests.
Liriano throws two scoreless innings in Tigers debut
He allows one hit, walks two and strikes out three
Preview: Bucks vs. Rockets
The Milwaukee Bucks desperately need a win over Houston to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Red Wings lose in OT in Boston, fall 10 points out of playoff spot
Anthony Mantha had two goals and two assists for Detroit
Hanyu to skip figure skating world championships
TOKYO (AP) Two-time Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu will miss this month’s world championships because of pain in his right ankle.
South African triathlete severely injured in saw attack
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Assailants in South Africa attacked a top national triathlete who was cycling to a training session and cut into his legs with a blunt saw, causing severe injuries, an athletic director said Wednesday.
Rams, Chargers ready to sell best seats at new stadium
LOS ANGELES (AP) The massive football stadium complex at Hollywood Park is currently a bustling construction site. The $2.6 billion project won’t welcome fans through its doors for another two years.
Patrick shifting gears for return to Indianapolis 500
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The first leg of the ”Danica Double” was a bit of a bust after Danica Patrick crashed out of the Daytona 500.
SEC's balance could create wide-open tournament
Southeastern Conference coaches believe the depth of their league should give all 14 teams reason to believe they could win the postseason tournament that starts Wednesday in St. Louis.
Ducks beat Capitals 4-0 to move up to second in Pacific (Mar 07, 2018)
ohn Gibson made 36 saves for his 14th career shutout and Rickard Rakell scored for the fourth straight game
Davis has 41, Pelicans top Clippers 121-116 for 9th straight (Mar 07, 2018)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis scored 41 points despite a rib contusion and the New Orleans Pelicans won their ninth straight, 121-116 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.