Anatomy of an Amber Alert
As we’ve reported, the issuance of an Amber Alert over the weekend turned out to be a hoax, when the man making the report told investigators he had made the abduction up. Some have called into question
Bond set in case of teen accused of causing false Amber Alert
A Mason City teenager has made his first court appearance after allegedly causing an Amber Alert to be issued Saturday night, that later turned out to be a hoax.
UAB seeks 1st bowl win; NIU tries to end bowl losing streak
UAB seeks the first bowl win in school history, and Northern Illinois tries to end a five-game bowl losing streak when the teams meet in the Boca Raton Bowl
Upon Further Review: Vikings vs. Dolphins
What we learned from the Minnesota Vikings’ 41-17 win over the Miami Dolphins
Rangers re-sign Bush on minor league deal amid elbow rehab
The Texas Rangers are bringing back reliever Matt Bush on a minor league contract as the right-hander continues his recovery from elbow surgery
Daughter tells of dad's unlikely bond with Charles Barkley
A chance meeting in a hotel lobby sparked an unlikely close friendship between former NBA star Charles Barkley and a cat litter scientist in Iowa
AP source: Dolphins' Gore expected to miss rest of season
A person familiar with the situation says Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore is expected to miss the rest of the season with a sprained foot
Hirscher wins parallel GS; ties for 3rd on all-time win list
Hirscher wins parallel GS; ties for 3rd on all-time win list
Pacers make Krauskopf the first female assistant general manager in NBA history
The Indiana Pacers have hired Kelly Krauskopf as their new assistant general manager, making her the first woman in league history to hold the title.
No. 15 Syracuse rips Niagara 94-45 behind Drummond's 19
Miranda Drummond scores 19 points, Emily Engstler adds 16 as No. 15 Syracuse overwhelms Niagara 94-45
AP Source: Ibrahimovic to remain with LA Galaxy
AP Source: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is returning to the Los Angeles Galaxy
Flyers fire coach Hakstol, Gordon is interim replacement
The Philadelphia Flyers have fired coach Dave Hakstol, with the team having lost 11 of its last 14 games
Pierce, Nancy
Nancy Pierce, 69, of Galva, passed away peacefully at 6:44 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
Boeing buying stake in Embraer operations for $4.2B
CHICAGO (AP) – Boeing is buying a majority stake in Embraer’s commercial aircraft and services operations for $4.2 billion.
Tinley Park eyes regulating short-term home rentals
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (AP) – Officials in a south suburb of Chicago are studying ways to regulate short-term house rentals after a party at one featured drummers, bagpipes and a horse paraded down the street.
5-time champion Sevilla to play Lazio in Europa League
Five-time champion Sevilla has been drawn to face Lazio in the last 32 of the Europa League
Dortmund on course for Bundesliga with Klopp joining praise
Borussia Dortmund is the Bundesliga’s “autumn champion,” though that’s not a title they really seem to care about
Mayor eyes overhauling racetrack without moving Preakness
Mayor eyes overhauling racetrack without moving Preakness
Illinois cities receive $13.7M to reduce lead in homes
GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) – Communities across Illinois are receiving a combined $13.7 million to reduce hazards from lead-based paint in low-income housing.
Suburban Chicago post office to be named for fallen soldier
WARRENVILLE, Ill. (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a resolution naming a suburban Chicago post office for a fallen soldier.