New canoe, kayak launch site opened on Des Plaines River
There’s a new spot along the Des Plaines River in Cook County where paddlers can begin canoe or kayak trips. In a news release, the Forest Preserves of Cook County says a new informal launch site has
Man accused of posing as officer, attempted sexual assault
A suburban Chicago man is in jail on charges that he kidnapped a woman and attempted to sexually assault her while he posed as a police officer. Reports say the incident happened April 3. Prosecutors say the
Woman shot and killed in Chicago, boyfriend charged
A Texas man has been charged with first-degree murder death of his girlfriend who was shot to death this week on Chicago’s West Side. Reports that 38-year-old Kendrick Owens of Fort Worth, Texas, was ordered held without
Holocaust survivor who is part of museum exhibit dies
A man who is part of an exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum in which he and other Holocaust survivors tell their stories through holographic images has died. The museum in Skokie tells the Chicago Sun-Times that
Snowy: Last 3 games of White Sox-Twins series postponed
The last three games of the series between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins have been called off because of a spring snowstorm. Several hours after Saturday’s game at Target Field was postponed, the Twins said
Cubs score 9 in 8th on just 3 hits, rally past Braves 14-10
Javy Baez had a three-run double as the Chicago Cubs scored nine times in the eighth inning on just three hits, rallying past the wild Atlanta Braves 14-10 Saturday in cold, wet and windy conditions at Wrigley
Mayor of Chicago suburb of Romeoville faces DUI charge
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (AP) – The mayor of the Chicago suburb of Romeoville has been charged with driving under the influence.
Urbana man convicted of murder in 1980s charged with robbery
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – An Urbana man who was convicted of murder in the 1980s is in custody after allegedly shooting and robbing a man during a drug deal.
Man accused of posing as officer, attempted sexual assault
NILES, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man is in jail on charges that he kidnapped a woman and attempted to sexually assault her while he posed as a police officer.
Swanson sponsors legislation for military dress at graduations
During most high school graduations, any attire worn by students that isn’t a traditional cap and gown has been deemed prohibited.
Preview: Bucks at Celtics
Milwaukee opens its first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden
Preview: Wolves at Rockets
Minnesota faces the top-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs
Pakistan names squad to play Ireland & England
ISLAMABAD (AP) Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq were among four uncapped players named in Pakistan’s 16-man test squad for next month’s tours of Ireland and England.
Daniel Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix
SHANGHAI (AP) Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo yanked off his right shoe, poured champagne into it as he stood on the podium, and then drank up to his unlikely victory in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.
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SHANGHAI (AP) Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo wins Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.
Double gold for New Zealand at expense of Olympic champions
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Rio revenge, a brain fade and a gripping contest forced into extra time.
Davis scores 35, Pelicans hold off Blazers 97-95 in Game 1
Holiday added 21 points and had a big blocked shot in the closing seconds as New Orleans escaped after Portland erased almost all of a 19-point deficit.
UFC Fight Night: Poirier beats Gaethje by TKO in lightweight bout
Dustin Poirier hobbled in on crutches after way-too-many kicks made it tough to bend his right leg. He had stitches in his face, may have broken his left hand.
GAME 3 PREVIEW: LA Kings host Golden Knights (7p, FOX Sports West)
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Jrue Holiday on defense in final seconds, Game 1 win | Pelicans at Trail Blazers
Jrue Holiday on defense in final seconds, Game 1 win | Pelicans at Trail Blazers