Predators’ Ryan Ellis signs 8-year, $50 million contract
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis signs eight-year contract worth $50 million
Dolphins WR Parker misses 2nd practice with hand injury
Miami Dolphins fourth-year wide receiver DeVante Parker has a hand injury that as kept him out of training camp practice for two days in a row
Skip and Shannon weigh in on Gregg Williams, Todd Haley’s heated exchange over Baker Mayfield
Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Todd Haley, Gregg Williams’ heated debate over Baker Mayfield in Cleveland Browns preseason camp.
205 Board renews mental health counselor partnership
The District 205 Board of Education last night renewed a contract with Bridgeway to provide mental health counseling at Lombard Middle School.
Galesburg teachers union could approve 2-year contract today
The Galesburg Education Association could approve a new two-year contract today.
AP Source: Bears, Roquan Smith agree to deal
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -The standoff between the Chicago Bears and No. 8 overall draft pick Roquan Smith is over.
Nats walked off again, this time by Cards’ DeJong
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Paul DeJong handed the Washington Nationals a second straight walk-off loss, capping a back-and-forth finish with a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 7-6 victory Monday night.
Castellanos has 5 hits, 5 RBIs in Tigers’ win over White Sox
DETROIT (AP) – Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire wasn’t going to accept the accolades for a move that made him look like a genius.
2 charged with stealing opioids, selling pills for profit
CHICAGO (AP) – Two women have been indicted on charges they stole opioids from the Chicago pharmacy where they worked then sold the drugs for a profit.
VA town hall designed to solicit feedback from stakeholders
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (AP) – A town hall meeting in southern Illinois has been scheduled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss the agency’s health care system.
2 on trial in killing of Chicago teen days after Obama event
CHICAGO (AP) – Two men are standing trial in the 2013 shooting death of a 15-year-old Chicago student just days after she performed with her high school band at then-President Barack Obama’s inaugural festivities.
Man killed in shootout with suburban Chicago police
RICHTON PARK, Ill. (AP) – Suburban Chicago police say a man has been killed in a shootout with officers from two departments.
Chicago police report drop in weekend violence
CHICAGO (AP) – As an additional 600 police officers patrolled five violent Chicago police districts over the weekend the number of shootings dropped and no one was killed.
Judge reprimanded for soliciting police, physician groups
CHICAGO (AP) – An Illinois judge has been reprimanded for using his position to solicit paid speaking engagements from law enforcement groups, medical societies and hospitals.
New lawyer attacking conviction in SIU student’s death
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) – A new defense attorney for the man convicted in the 2014 death of a Southern Illinois University student has won a delay in his sentencing as he aims to have the conviction thrown
Cook County e-filing system confusing for litigants
CHICAGO (AP) – Advocates and attorneys say Cook County’s new electronic filing system is confusing and may create barriers for low-income residents in the Chicago area.
Illinois Medicaid legislation too late for nursing home
PLEASANT HILL VILLAGE, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent signing of bills to reduce the backlog of patients waiting for Medicaid approval won’t save a small-town nursing home from closing next month.
Man rescued from mud with parrot perched on his shoulders
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Firefighters had to rescue a southwestern Illinois man from deep mud after he became stuck while trying to reach his pet parrot.
Priest, other passengers celebrate Mexico jet crash survival
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois priest and several fellow passengers celebrated their survival of a jet crash in Mexico during a Mass in suburban Chicago.
FIFA gives Nigeria and Ghana final deadlines to avoid bans
FIFA has given Nigeria and Ghana final deadlines to avoid international suspensions because of outside interference in their soccer associations