US edges Latvia in OT, Slovakia tops France at hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark (AP) Cam Atkinson scored in overtime to give the United States a 3-2 win over Latvia on Thursday, its fourth straight victory at the ice hockey world championship.
Palmeiro back on diamond at 53 with hopes of MLB comeback
CLEBURNE, Texas (AP) Rafael Palmeiro knows there are people who think he is too old and has lost his mind in wanting to make a major league comeback at the age of 53.
Giants: Cueto to 60-day DL, Bumgarner to throw bullpen
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The San Francisco Giants have transferred Johnny Cueto to the 60-day disabled list, meaning it will be late June at the earliest before the right-hander returns to the rotation.
Colin Cowherd outlines why this NBA postseason is one of the most predictable ever
Looking ahead to the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals and beyond, Colin Cowherd outlines why this NBA postseason is one of the most predictable ever, but free agency will be a completely different story. Will LeBron take his
One fatality after semi-truck collision near Annawan
One individual sustained fatal injuries this morning after a semi-truck carrying two trailers struck a separate semi carrying a trailer of its own.
Celtics edge 76ers to advance to Eastern Conference semifinals
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points, Brown had 24 and Terry Rozier scored 17 for the Celtics.
Alpha post office to be renamed after fallen soldier
The U.S. Post Office in Alpha could soon be renamed after a fallen North Henderson soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom.
ATF agent shot last week in Chicago is out of hospital
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal agent who was shot and wounded by a purported street-gang member in Chicago has been released from the hospital.
Ill. wants to provide health care with virtual technology
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A state task force will work to expand virtual health care to Illinois residents who live in rural areas.
Lithuanian makes last-ditch bid to avoid extradition
CHICAGO (AP) – An ex-Lithuanian parliamentarian continues her battle against extradition to Lithuania to face charges tied to her claims a clan of influential pedophiles exists in Lithuania whose victims included her 4-year-old niece.
Woman finds radioactive material while cleaning basement
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A brown package with a label warning it contained radioactive material has been found in the basement of a suburban Chicago home.
Man charged with posting videos of pit bull killing animals
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man who police say recorded videos of his pit bull attacking and killing other animals and posting the videos online has been arrested.
Sister Jean, Loyola Ramblers feted at Illinois state Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt and her Loyola-Chicago Ramblers brought their Final Four fame to the state Capitol.
University of Illinois graduating first class of online MBAs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois is hosting its first graduation ceremony for its online-only Master of Business Administration program.
Southern Illinois man dies after 60-foot fall at state park
GOREVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois man has died after falling more than 60 feet from the edge of a waterfall area at a state park.
Woman, Chicago police officer critically injured in fire
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say a woman who was trapped inside a bedroom during a house fire and a police sergeant who tried to save her are in critical condition.
Romeoville mayor pleads guilty to drunken driving
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (AP) – The mayor of the Chicago suburb of Romeoville has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence.
Chicago 15-year-old girl shot and killed on porch
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say a 15-year-old girl was shot to death while chatting with other teenagers on the front porch of a South Side residence.
Pirates win 6-5 with 4-run 9th, White Sox fall to 9-25
CHICAGO (AP) – Colin Moran hit a two-run homer that capped a four-run rally against Nate Jones in the ninth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over Chicago 6-5 on Wednesday and sending the last-place White Sox to
Bryant, Rizzo, Russell go deep, Cubs pound Marlins 13-4
CHICAGO (AP) – Kris Bryant hit his 100th career homer, Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell connected in an eight-run third inning, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Miami Marlins 13-4 on Wednesday.