Illinois judges take police, court lessons to schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Judges Association is introducing a schools program to help young people learn how to interact with police.
Federal judge tosses Chicago suit over bad online reviews
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that a lawyer can’t sue more than a dozen people who posted rude criticism of him and his law firm on Yelp and similar sites that feature
Potential jurors to be in court in Chicago officer’s case
CHICAGO (AP) – Prospective jurors in the murder trial of the white Chicago police officer who killed black teenager Laquan McDonald are to be given questionnaires as the first phase of jury selection starts Wednesday.
Belarusian rider Siutsou suspended after failing doping test
The International Cycling Union has suspended Belarusian rider Kanstantsin Siutsou after he failed a doping test
Nick Foles ready to lead Eagles again with Wentz still out
Nick Foles ready to lead Eagles again with Wentz still out
Upcoming book assails Trump’s ‘ethics deficit’ in golf
The next book to take on President Donald Trump isn’t focused on Russia or tax policy: It’s about his golf game
Federal judge refuses to acquit jurist convicted of fraud
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has refused to overturn the fraud conviction of an Illinois judge.
Trial delayed for Illinois doctor charged with killing wife
HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) – A prosecutor says a southern Illinois physician charged with killing his estranged wife and destroying her body will have his trial delayed because of questions over his fitness to stand trial.
Obama speech draws much University of Illinois interest
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – More than 17 times as many University of Illinois students registered to hear a campus speech by former President Barack Obama as there are seats in the auditorium.
New advice out for detecting, treating concussions in kids
CHICAGO (AP) – New U.S. guidelines for concussions in children recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis. They also reassure parents that most kids’ symptoms clear up within one to three months.
Several injured when SUV careens off Chicago overpass
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say at least six people were injured when an SUV with a suspected intoxicated driver careened off an overpass on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive and landed in a construction zone below.
With Emanuel out, others could get in race for Chicago mayor
CHICAGO (AP) – Rahm Emanuel’s surprise announcement that he won’t seek another term as Chicago mayor clears the way for other top Democrats in the nation’s third-largest city to enter the race.
Cards beat Nats behind Molina grand slam, 4 other homers
WASHINGTON (AP) – Yadier Molina hit a grand slam, Marcell Ozuna homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 11-8 on Tuesday night.
Fan injured by foul ball in Tigers’ 8-3 win over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – A fan was hit in the face by a foul ball and bled profusely before walking to the first aid station Tuesday night, briefly delaying the Detroit Tigers’ 8-3 win over the Chicago White
Brewers rout Cubs 11-1, trim NL Central deficit to 3 games
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Lorenzo Cain reached base five times, Wade Miley pitched six stingy innings and the Milwaukee Brewers romped past the Chicago Cubs 11-1 on Tuesday night to climb within three games of the NL Central
Mariners hope to bring fight to O's in series finale
The Seattle Mariners showed they’ve still got some fight left in them.
Mets, Wheeler roll into series finale with Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The Zack Wheeler Express does not look like it is about to slow down any time soon, even if his last outing ended with a hard-luck loss.
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
Too big for rugby, Eagles tackle Mailata is ready for NFL
Jordan Mailata has taken an extraordinary path to the NFL after being considered too big to play rugby in Australia
Yankees visit Athletics in wild affair
Yankees visit Athletics in wild affair