Davis’ big night helps Pelicans end 6-game skid, beat Bulls
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Anthony Davis had 32 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks in his best game since spraining his right elbow nearly two weeks ago, and the New Orleans Pelicans ended a six-game skid with
University historian receiving prestigious national award
CHICAGO (AP) – A University of Illinois at Chicago historian is receiving a prestigious national award.
American Airlines packs food for Florida hurricane relief
CHICAGO (AP) – American Airlines volunteers are gathering to pack 5,000 boxes of food for Florida communities affected by recent hurricanes.
Police union cuts ties with lawyer for convicted ex-officer
CHICAGO (AP) – The Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago says it will no longer refer officers in need of legal assistance to the attorney who represents convicted former officer Jason Van Dyke.
Bar with 19 leads Bradley past Wisconsin-Parkside 74-58
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Koch Bar scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Bradley beat Division II University of Wisconsin-Parkside 74-58 on Wednesday night.
$841M parking, rental-car center opens at Chicago airport
CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago has officially opened a new $841 million parking and rental-car center at O’Hare International Airport.
Northern Illinois wins 6th straight, beats Toledo 38-15
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Marcus Childers ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead Northern Illinois to a 38-15 victory over Toledo on Wednesday night for its sixth straight win.
Villa Park man accused of stealing drugs from evidence vault
VILLA PARK, Ill. (AP) – Official misconduct charges have been filed against a former civilian employee of a suburban Chicago police department for allegedly stealing drugs from an evidence vault.
Divers recover body near where car went into Calumet River
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Police Department divers have recovered a body from the Calumet River near where an auto went into the water on Sunday.
Man convicted for July 2014 shooting death of photographer
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 shooting death of photographer who was caught in gunfire related to a gang rivalry.
Pritzker wins over voters worried about budget, corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Dissatisfaction with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s handling of the state budget crisis played a role in Democrat J.B. Pritzker’s election as governor Tuesday.
Chief: Chicago cop who fatally shot 2 should be fired
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s police superintendent is recommending the firing of an officer who three years ago fatally shot a teenager and his neighbor while responding to a disturbance call.
Chicago suburb votes to get rid of video gambling machinesChicago suburb votes to get rid of video gambling machines
FOREST PARK, Ill. (AP) – A Chicago suburb that once welcomed video gambling machines now wants them out of town.
University of Illinois eyes seeking 16 percent funding boost
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – University of Illinois officials are planning to seek a 16.5 percent funding boost from the state toward making up money it lost from the state’s long budget standoff.
Cook County judge voted out for first time in years
CHICAGO (AP) – For the first time in nearly three decades a Cook County judge has been voted out of office.
Kenya to appeal to CAS in saga over Equatorial Guinea player
Kenyan soccer federation says it will appeal to CAS over eligibility of Equatorial Guinea player
British gymnast Louis Smith retires from gymnastics at 29
Louis Smith, who ended Britain’s 80-year Olympic medal drought in gymnastics, has retired from competition
Barcelona left back Jordi Alba back in Spain squad
Barcelona left back Jordi Alba has been recalled by Spain for its UEFA Nations League match against Croatia
Aleksander Ceferin set for re-election as UEFA president
Aleksander Ceferin is set to be re-elected unopposed as UEFA president
In-form Sterling no longer the fall-guy at Man City
Raheem Sterling is no longer the fall-guy at Manchester City