Purdue center Haas likely out for season
The 7-foot-2, 290-pound Haas was injured during the second half of last Friday’s win over Cal State Fullerton when he crashed hard to the floor.
Jayhawks look to hit stride in Week 2 of NCAA Tournament
Kansas will play red-hot Clemson on Friday night in Omaha, Nebraska.
Aldridge's double-double fuels Spurs by Warriors, 89-75
Aldridge’s double-double fuels Spurs by Warriors, 89-75
After favorites ousted, NCAA has unexpected contenders left
After little went according to plan in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, the bracket has a wildly different look for the Sweet 16 than many expected.
Hardaway, Beasley lead Knicks past depleted Bulls, 110-92
NEW YORK (AP) – Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points and Michael Beasley added 17 as the New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 110-92 on Monday night.
New safety system will change schedule in BNSF Line trains
CHICAGO (AP) – Changes in train safety systems will mean a major schedule change for one of the Chicago area’s busiest commuter rail lines.
Brother of murder suspect charged with gun trafficking
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man is charged with bringing into the city a gun used in the slaying of a 9-year-old boy.
Trial begins for man accused in shooting death of teacher
CHICAGO (AP) – After nearly four years of legal wrangling, the trial of a man charged in the 2014 shooting death of a Chicago special education teacher is underway.
Southern Illinois man pleads guilty to bank fraud charges
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud charges filed in U.S. District Court.
Couple dies after crash into suburban Chicago retention pond
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a husband and wife died after their car plunged into a retention pond in Chicago’s southwestern suburbs.
Benedictine University seeks selling campus as 1 parcel
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Benedictine University is hoping to sell its Springfield campus as one piece of property, rather than divided into smaller lots for sale.
202 hoping to hire Social-Emotional Counselor through 708 Mental Health Grant
Administration with District 202 is considering applying for a grant to hire a Social-Emotional Counselor.
Rockford proposing new video gaming fees
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – The city of Rockford could have one of the stiffest video gaming fees in Illinois if voters approve home rule.
Illinois seeks plans for closed Lake Shelbyville resort
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (AP) – State officials are seeking proposals from developers interested in taking over a resort along Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois that’s been closed for nine years.
Hikers find crashed car in suburban Chicago with body inside
MUNDELEIN, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say three young hikers found a crashed car in a suburban Chicago field that contained the body of a man reported missing two weeks earlier.
For menopause sex discomfort, gel worked as well as estrogen
CHICAGO (AP) – In a study of women with menopause-related sexual discomfort, gels worked as well as prescription hormone tablets at reducing symptoms. The researchers say the results suggest low-cost, over-the-counter moisturizers might be the best option.
The Latest: Polls opening across Illinois for primary vote
CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on primary elections in Illinois (all times local):
Health department looking to “Kick Butts” and prevent youth smoking
The Knox County Health Department will be doing their part this week to keep youth from starting a habit of using tobacco.
Griffin leads Pistons to rare road victory, 106-90 over Kings
Pistons win on the road for the first time since Jan. 10
Ekman-Larsson's 2 late goals propel Coyotes past Flames
Max Domi also had two goals for Arizona.