Red Wings making spirits bright (VIDEO)
They take kids on holiday shopping spree
Battery charges against Illinois DT Oladipo dismissed
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A prosecutor has dismissed domestic battery charges against Illinois defensive tackle Lere Oladipo.
5 Illinois health centers to split $36M in federal grants
CHICAGO (AP) – Five Illinois community health centers are receiving more than $36 million in federal funds to help provide affordable health care in underserved rural and urban areas.
Special prosecutor sought in narrow sheriff’s race dispute
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – A special prosecutor is being sought in a dispute over a central Illinois sheriff’s race with a one-vote margin.
Man charged in 1 of 3 fatal stabbings on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a man has been charged in one of three related fatal stabbings on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago Police moves to help solve homicide cases
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Police have worked hard to reduce the number of homicides in the city and now they’re making a move they hope will increase the number of homicides they solve.
Judge denies acquittals in Chicago police cover-up trial
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has denied defense requests for directed acquittals in the trial of three Chicago police officers charged with lying about the shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald.
IDPH encourages vaccinations to protect against hepatitis A
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging those at greatest risk of contracting hepatitis A to get vaccinated against it after five cases were confirmed in east-central Illinois during November.
High school football players suspended for naked ‘Oreo run’
BYRON, Ill. (AP) – Ten football players at a northern Illinois high school were temporarily suspended following a stunt that involved running naked across a field.
Large fire damages egg farm in northeastern Illinois
GRANT PARK, Ill. (AP) – A fire has caused major damage at a large egg farm in rural northeastern Illinois.
Hundreds of teachers go on strike at Chicago charter schools
CHICAGO (AP) – Hundreds of teachers have gone on strike at a Chicago charter school network, leading to canceled classes for about 7,500 students.
Illinois Capitol rotunda includes Satanic Temple display
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A local chapter of The Satanic Temple has been allowed to place a statue in the Illinois Capitol alongside holiday displays of a Nativity scene and a menorah.
Hasenhuettl hired to manage Southampton in Premier League
Struggling Premier League club Southampton has hired Ralph Hasenhuettl to succeed Mark Hughes as manager
Michigan guts one out at Northwestern 62-60
Ignas Brazdeikis scores 23 to lead Wolverines
Preview: Bucks vs. Pistons
Reggie Bullock won’t be available Wednesday night when the Pistons face the Bucks in Milwaukee.
Preview: Timberwolves vs. Hornets
The Minnesota Timberwolves will lean on defense to stop Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets
Wild night, including Nielsen hat trick, ends in 6-5 shootout loss for Red Wings
Detroit blows two-goal lead twice
Holiday Cheerfest for Pets Wednesday night at Iron Spike
Iron Spike Brewing Company will be a happening place Wednesday night as the brewery host the Knox County Humane Society’s annual Holiday Cheer Fest for the Pets.
Gymnastics federation creates $2M project to fight sex abuse
The International Gymnastics Federation has approved a $2 million project to safeguard athletes after an American sex abuse scandal
Tuesday Sports in Brief
Tuesday Sports in Brief