Chinese pork tariffs expected hurt bottom line for area farmers
Illinois pork producers say they don’t need anything that will get them a worse price for their hogs. That includes a proposed 25 percent tariff from China. Illinois is the fourth largest pork producing state in the
Forsberg helps Blackhawks beat Islanders 3-1
Anton Forsberg stopped 30 shots to help the Chicago Blackhawks snap a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad scored in the second period,
Blues stop Blue Jackets’ 10-game winning streak with 2-1 win
Jake Allen made 33 saves, Alexander Steen scored on St. Louis’ first shot of the game, and the Blues stopped the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 10-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Saturday night. Vladimir Tarasenko also scored
Pistons sharp from outside in 117-95 win over Chicago
Anthony Tolliver scored 25 points, and the Detroit Pistons made 13 3-pointers in the first half on their way to a 117-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Pistons have won three of four,
Final Four bound: No. 11 Loyola beats Kansas State 78-62
Sister Jean and the Loyola Ramblers are headed to the Final Four. This improbable NCAA Tournament just took its craziest turn yet. Ben Richardson scored 23 points and 11th-seeded Loyola romped to a 78-62 victory over Kansas
Thousands in Illinois join US anti-gun violence marches
Thousands of students and activists protested across Illinois to press for gun control in the wake of a shooting that left 17 dead at a Florida high school last month.
Rockford man is world’s oldest ice luge competitor
A Rockford man is the oldest ice luge racer in the world at age 80, and he’s setting records for the most consecutive years competing in the event too.
Illinois fails to recoup $76 million in Medicaid overpayment
Two state audits have found that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration paid $76 million to Medicaid insurers that wasn’t owed them.
Hundreds of alpacas in Peoria for weekend national show
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – More than 800 alpacas are expected in Peoria this weekend for the Alpaca Owners Association National Alpaca Show.
Lake County history museum to open Saturday in Libertyville
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A museum that presents a chronological walk through Lake County history opens Saturday in Libertyville, north of Chicago.
S. Africa dominating Australia amid ball tampering scandal
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) South Africa took its lead in the third test to nearly 400 runs over an Australia team burdened by a ball tampering scandal that appeared to have completely deflated the tourists.
Cronk has hand in 7 tries in Roosters' NRL win vs Newcastle
SYDNEY (AP) Cooper Cronk had a hand in all seven of his side’s tries, leading the Sydney Roosters to a 38-8 win over Newcastle in Australia’s National Rugby League on Sunday.
Australia captain Smith, vice-captain Warner step down
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Disgraced Australia cricket captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner stepped down from their roles on Sunday for the remainder of the third test against South Africa following the team’s confession to
Vettel holds off Hamilton to win Australian GP
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Believing his Ferrari still lacks the race pace to fully challenge Mercedes in Formula One, Sebastian Vettel will take a little luck when he can get it.
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel wins season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel wins season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
Top seeds advance in Spokane and Albany in women's tourney
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) It was a good day for the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
TIPPING OFF: Top seeds to decide final 2 spots in Final Four
Loyola-Chicago and Sister Jean have completed their divine run to the Final Four. Michigan joined the Ramblers in completing the road to San Antonio.
Loyola proves it is far more than just a feel-good story
ATLANTA (AP) Loyola-Chicago is more than just the feel-good story of the NCAA Tournament.
Ducks looking to keep postseason hopes alive vs. Oilers (Mar 25, 2018)
After reaching the Western Conference finals last season, the Anaheim Ducks are aware they need every point possible down the stretch — and will gladly accept a little help — just to return to the postseason.
Michigan heads to Final Four in role of upset stopper
LOS ANGELES (AP) Michigan is headed to its first Final Four in five years with another upset-minded opponent waiting.