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Kane, Saad lead Blackhawks past Ducks 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Patrick Kane scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 24 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Anaheim Ducks their third straight loss with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.
South Carolina hoping for return to NCAA Tournament
South Carolina hoping for return to NCAA Tournament
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Bulls’ Kris Dunn out 4-6 weeks with sprained left MCL
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls say point guard Kris Dunn will miss four to six weeks because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
Court rules against Rauner in AFSCME contract dispute
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois appellate court has ruled that a state labor board erred when it declared that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s negotiations with a state labor union were at a standstill.
Judge to begin hearing from public on Chicago police reforms
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge in Chicago begins two days of hearings to learn what members of the public think about a draft plan for reforming city police under court supervision.
Stolen car recovered by cops swiped from in front of station
CHICAGO (AP) – A stolen auto that was recovered by Chicago police and parked near a district police station, from where it was stolen again.
No. 11 Auburn gets reinforcements to build on big season
No. 11 Auburn opens the season with every reason for optimism instead of last year’s dark cloud of concern
State, food bank to provide free milk to low-income families
CHICAGO (AP) – The state of Illinois is partnering with a local food bank to provide free milk to low-income families in the Chicago area.
Police try to prevent retaliation after Chicago rapper shot
CHICAGO (AP) – Police are taking steps to stave off retaliatory attacks after a Chicago rapper known for taunting rivals on social media was shot in the head in a shootout during a funeral for another area
Judge who dropped gun in courthouse acquitted of misdemeanor
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge accused of carrying a concealed weapon in a prohibited area after he was caught on video dropping the weapon in a Chicago courthouse has been acquitted of the charge.
Convicted murderer denied retrial despite twin’s confession
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has refused to grant a retrial to a man found guilty of fatally shooting a rival Chicago gang member in 2003, rejecting the claim of the convicted man’s twin that he committed
2 men killed after gunfire on Interstate 57 near Chicago
CALUMET PARK, Ill. (AP) – Police are searching for who fired the gunshots into a vehicle on Interstate 57 in suburban Chicago that led to the deaths of two men.
Parents upset after man accused in shooting works as teacher
LYONS, Ill. (AP) – Parents and officials are upset that a man was allowed to work as a teacher in suburban Chicago while awaiting trial on attempted murder charges.
County board to consider approval of Landfill gate fees

A handful of resolutions that were approved at last week’s Finance Committee meeting will be considered for final approval at Wednesday night’s Knox County Board meeting.
County board members seek help with Mary Davis Home appropriations

The chair of the Knox County committee that oversees the Mary Davis Home is making efforts to keep the home fully funded after it was revealed earlier in the year that the state was cutting appropriations.
Canfield talks changes he’d make if elected Sheriff

Knox County Sheriff candidate Kip Canfield has 35 years of law enforcement experience.
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
Koepka makes debut at No. 1 and hopes to keep rolling
Brooks Koepka at No. 1 in the world and looking for a strong finishing kick to a dream year