Mourners pack school gym to remember slain Illinois deputy
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) – Hundreds of mourners have gathered to remember a sheriff’s deputy who was shot and killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant at a hotel.
1 dead, 3 hurt after CTA train hits car in suburban Chicago
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a Chicago Transit Authority train hit an SUV in suburban Chicago, killing the SUV driver and injuring three people on the train.
Tobacco 21 bill heads to Illinois Senate after passing House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Legislation is moving forward in the Illinois Legislature that would raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21.
Lawsuit: Chicago homeless shelters lack accessibility
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago woman is suing the city, claiming that its homeless shelters violate the rights of people with disabilities by failing to provide accommodations that are required by federal law.
4-year-old boy, grandparents survive Illinois plane crash
WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a 4-year-old boy and his grandparents were rescued after their small plane crashed in southern Illinois.
1 killed, 3 injured in south-suburban Chicago club shooting
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say one person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at south-suburban Chicago nightclub.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake with Big Brothers Big Sisters
The biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County.
Wednesday's Sports In Brief
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
Whiting's death sets somber tone for opening F1 GP weekend
Whiting’s death sets somber tone for opening F1 GP weekend
Khris Davis, Athletics look to build off playoff momentum
Khris Davis, Athletics look to build off playoff momentum
Riding the wave: Surfers grow up in touching documentary
Along for the ride: Success and pain help surfers come of age in touching documentary
Mexico's Liga MX still rules in rivalry with MLS
With three teams advancing to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League, it’s clear that Mexico’s Liga MX rules the rivalry with Major League Soccer
Ichiromania returns to Japan: Will he retire, or won't he?
Ichiro Suzuki is returning to Japan for what might be his final appearance in the major leagues
Devon Still remains focused on the fight against cancer
Devon Still is focused serving as an inspiration and drawing inspiration from his daughter Leah’s battle with cancer
BUBBLE WATCH: TCU, St. John's earn big Wednesday wins
TCU and St. John’s were among the programs that earned wins on Wednesday to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume
Marchand and the Bruins visit the Jets
Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins face off against the Winnipeg Jets
San Jose puts home win streak on the line against Florida
San Jose heads into a matchup with Florida after winning four consecutive home games
Blackhawks deny Maple Leafs' comeback, hold on for 5-4 win
NHL Capsules
Oregon dominates Washington State 84-51 in Pac-12 opener
Ehab Amin scored 17 points, Miles Norris added 14 and Oregon rolled over Washington State 84-51 in the most lopsided game in Pac-12 tournament history
Hard to say who holds most influence at PSG after tense week
Hard to say who holds most influence at PSG after tense week