Prosecutors seek more time to indict Chicago alderman
CHICAGO (AP) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge for more time to indict a Chicago alderman accused of attempting to extort two local businessmen.
Report: Black motorists stopped, searched more than others
CHICAGO (AP) – A report by the American Civil Liberties Union says African-American motorists in Illinois are more likely than others to be stopped and searched for routine traffic violations.
Up to 30 dogs killed in fire at suburban Chicago kennel
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) – As many as 30 dogs have died in a fire at a suburban Chicago kennel. About two dozen dogs were rescued.
U of Chicago, central Illinois heart-care groups team up
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Springfield’s Prairie Heart Institute has joined with the University of Chicago Medicine to strengthen heart care for patients in central and southern Illinois.
Police shooting case lawyers make last sentencing arguments
CHICAGO (AP) – Attorneys in the case of the ex-Chicago police officer convicted of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery in the 2014 shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald have submitted written arguments on
Firefighters cleaning chemical spill at U of Illinois campus
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – University of Illinois officials say crews are cleaning a chemical spill at the Urbana-Champaign campus’ Beckman Institute.
The Latest: Pritzker sets out climate change, tax goals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Latest on the inauguration of Democrat J.B. Pritzker as governor of Illinois (all times local):
Chicago teen charged in shooting death of transgender woman
CHICAGO (AP) – A 17-year-old Chicago high school student has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the slaying of a transgender escort who authorities say was lured to a secluded South Side spot and
Mother charged in crash that killed 23-month-old daughter
CHICAGO (AP) – A woman has been charged in connection with the downtown Chicago vehicle crash that left her young daughter dead.
11-year-old boy rescued from icy Chicago-area retention pond
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) – First responders rescued an 11-year-old boy who fell through an icy suburban Chicago retention pond.
World swim body ends threat to ban breakaway meet athletes
Swimming governing body FINA says athletes no longer face being banned for taking part in independently run competitions
Palmieri scores 2, Devils tally 8 in routing Blackhawks
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Kyle Palmieri and Blake Coleman each scored twice, and the New Jersey Devils had their biggest offensive game of the season, an 8-5 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.
Blues beat Capitals for first 3-game win streak of season
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vince Dunn scored his first goal since October, David Perron extended his point streak and the St. Louis Blues turned the tables with three goals in five minutes to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1
Bears GM won’t say if Parkey will be back next season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace wouldn’t say if Cody Parkey will return for another season, and coach Matt Nagy called out the struggling kicker for appearing on the “Today” show last
Gustafson’s 34 points, 13 boards lead No. 17 Iowa women
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Megan Gustafson had 34 points, 13 rebounds and four assists for her nation-leading 15th double-double of the season and No. 22 Iowa beat No. 23 Minnesota 81-63 on Monday night.
Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson leaving for the NFL draft
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson is leaving school early for the NFL.
Aussie Open No. 1 seed Halep avoids another 1st-round exit
Simona Halep came back to win and avoided becoming the first No. 1-seeded woman in 40 years to lose her opening match at the Australian Open
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech to retire at end of season
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says he is planning to retire from soccer at the end of the season
India beats Australia by 6 wickets in 2nd ODI, ties series
Kohli, Dhoni lead India to 6 wicket win over Australia in 2nd ODI, level series
Teary Azarenka admits to struggling after loss in Australia
Victoria Azarenka cried and paused for a minute as she tried to reflect on the differences between her past and present experiences of the Australian Open