Ex-southern Illinois housing exec agrees to $500K penalty
CAIRO, Ill. (AP) – Court documents say the former director of a southern Illinois housing authority must pay a $500,000 penalty for wrongly using agency money for personal expenses.
Authorities: Body of missing baby found in Illinois woods
CARROLLTON, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say they’ve found the body of a 6-month-old boy in a wooded area of southwestern Illinois after the child was reported missing over the weekend.
Illinois governor puts pressure on Airbnb West Bank decision
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to pressure Airbnb into reversing its decision barring lodging listings in the disputed West Bank.
Chicago State gets 1st win of season, 90-67 over East-West

CHICAGO (AP) – Anthony Harris scored 19 points, Rob Shaw added 18 points and 10 assists, and Chicago State beat USCAA-member East-West 90-67 for its first win of the season on Thursday night.
Choral Dynamics, Gift of Lights, Cookies, Trivia, Santa and more this weekend

Choral Dynamics returns to the Orpheum Theatre stage for a Christmas concert with a country twist this weekend.
Despite many distractions, Blues stay focused on matchup with Avs
St. Louis Blues-Colorado Avalanche preview
Mavericks look for fourth straight win vs.Lakers
Mavericks look for fourth straight win vs.Lakers
Harris, Harrell help Clippers hold off Kings 133-121
The LA Clippers extended their winning streak to four games, and continued their undefeated streak against the Sacramento Kings that started in 2013.
Flames G Smith to start against Kings
Flames G Smith to start against Kings
Cowboys defense dominates Brees, Saints in 13-10 win
Cowboys stifle Brees, end Saints’ 10-game win streak, 13-10
Cowboys snap Saints 10-game winning streak with 13-10 win
Cowboys snap Saints 10-game winning streak with 13-10 win
McMillan on Pacers’ near comeback: ‘We woke up here and started playing basketball’
Nate McMillan wanted to see the Pacers come out to a faster start against the Lakers on Thursday.
Pacers can't quite pull off incredible comeback in 104-96 loss to Lakers
The Lakers rebounded from their first back-to-back losses in a month with a 104-96 victory over the Pacers.
WATCH: Pacers can’t quite complete comeback against Lakers
Pacers-Lakers highlights
Dak Prescott: 'It Was a Great Win But We Have a Lot More To Do' | Cowboys Game Night
Dak Prescott: 'It Was a Great Win But We Have a Lot More To Do' | Cowboys Game Night
Dak Prescott: ‘The Defense Was Incredible’ | Cowboys Game Night
Dak Prescott: 'The Defense Was Incredible' | Cowboys Game Night
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ United Township Panthers
The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team hits the road for the first time this season. Here is a recap of tonight’s game from WGIL’s Tom Meredith: The Galesburg Silver Streak Girls picked up a win in
Vikings getting big value on Richardson's 'prove-it' deal
Sheldon Richardson, the Vikings’ other free-agent signing, has had a major impact
Packers' Cobb nearing return, could help on third down
Randall Cobb is on the mend, just in time to help the Packers try to save their season
Pannie Kianzad speaks after making weight | WEIGH-INS | INTERVIEW | TUF FINALE
Heidi Androl caught up with Pannie Kianzad after she made weight on Thursday in Vegas.
