Obama Foundation aims to boost education of girls worldwide
CHICAGO (AP) – The Obama Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at boosting educational opportunities for girls around the world.
Heat legend Udonis Haslem suing veterinary hospital for neutering his dog
Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is suing the veterinary hospital he says “castrated” his dog without permission.
AP Source: Kerr, Wright, McMillan to be US assistants
Kerr, Wright, McMillan to be US basketball assistant coaches
Clague and Canfield establish differences in race for Sheriff
The two men that are vying to be Knox County Sheriff met in a candidate’s forum Wednesday night at the Galesburg Public Library.
Miami Heat player sues for lost income from dog's neutering
Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is suing the veterinary hospital he says neutered his dog without permission
Monaco parts way with Jardim after poor start to the season
Monaco fires Jardim after poor start to season
Chelsea chairman says inequalities are not bad for soccer
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says big teams should not be forced to join the “great unwashed,” railing against attempts to make soccer more equal
Chicago retirement planning adviser charged with fraud
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago-area retirement planning adviser faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding older clients out of more than $2.5 million.
Chicago architectural tour expands to 3 neighborhoods
CHICAGO (AP) – An annual architectural tour of more than 250 structures across Chicago and just outside the city limits will take visitors to three neighborhoods that it has never ventured into before.
Loyola’s Sister Jean to receive Senior Hall of Fame award
CHICAGO (AP) – Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is the winner of Illinois’ 2018 Senior Hall of Fame award.
State releases $14 million for state park upgrades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State officials have released more than $14 million for improvements to state parks.
Rare cases of a nervous system disorder being reported
CHICAGO (AP) – A suburban Chicago girl and a girl from Indiana are being treated for a rare condition that afflicts the nervous system.
Judge disputes claim that youth football coach showed gun
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois judge is rebuffing claims that a youth football coach brandished a gun during a fight with parents, and he agreed to set lower bonds for both men arrested during the melee.
County leader drops demand for Chicago cop prosecution cost
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) – A county board chairman has backed off his push demanding a full accounting of how much its state’s attorney spent serving as the special prosecutor in the murder trial of Chicago police officer
Rauner, Pritzker face off in Quincy for final debate
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker face off for the final time in a televised debate.
University of Illinois business school making marketing push
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois Gies College of Business is now behind football coach Lovie Smith when he answers questions about the team.
German magazine stands by its reporting on Ronaldo
German magazine stands by its reporting on Ronaldo
OSF Holy Family President recognized by national publication
OSF Holy Family Medical Center President Patty Luker was recognized earlier this month by a national healthcare publication.
Column: A glimpse of the NBA's future in Las Vegas
Column: LeBron and the Warriors in Las Vegas a glimpse of NBA future
Dodging nerves, skier Shiffrin vows to enjoy ride
Dodging nerves, skier Mikaela Shiffrin vows to enjoy ride