University of Illinois increases faculty as enrollment rises
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois plans to hire hundreds of new faculty members at its three campuses as enrollment rises.
Romeoville man pleads guilty in 2014 baseball bat death
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to fatally striking a 55-year-old man in the head with a baseball bat.
Prosecutors argue against new trial in 1991 stabbing death
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – Prosecutors are asking a central Illinois judge to reconsider granting a new trial to a man who has spent 27 years in prison for his father’s 1991 beating and stabbing death.
Knox and neighboring counties suffer employment setback in January
Looking at Illinois unemployment data for the month of January, the picture doesn’t look too bad.
Record crowd expected for women's game in Spain
A record crowd is expected to attend a women’s soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona on Sunday
US draws Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in World Cup group
US to face Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in World Cup group stage this summer after draw held in China
US draws Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in World Cup group
US set to face Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in World Cup group stage after draw held in China
AP Photos: Nets for soccer goals made on an Italian island
AP Photos: Nets for soccer goals made the old-fashioned way on a picturesque Italian island
Ichiro in Japan: Still enjoying the big leagues while he can
Ichiro Suzuki is back in his native Japan for Seattle’s season-opening series against Oakland and enjoying it while he can
Gilson man facing Armed Violence charges; Galesburg man facing meth delivery charge
A Gilson man made a video appearance in Knox County Circuit Court Friday afternoon where he faces drug and weapons felonies.
Russian doping-test firm denies warning athletes of tests
A Russian doping-test company denies accusations its staff gave athletes advance warning of tests
Pinturault leads 1st run of final World Cup giant slalom
Alexis Pinturault became the most prolific French skier in World Cup history Saturday, winning a giant slalom for his 23rd victory
Vettel chases 3rd straight Aussie GP win to equal Schumacher
Vettel chases 3rd straight Aussie GP win to equal Schumacher
Friday's Sports In Brief
Friday’s Sports In Brief
Fordham back in NCAAs for first time in 5 years
Mary Goulding is a big reason why Fordham is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years
Junior Jackie Young leading Irish seniors in title defense
Junior Jackie Young leading Irish seniors in title defense
Record lap gives Hamilton 6th straight pole at Australian GP
Lewis Hamilton produced the fastest lap ever at the Australian Grand Prix to take pole position at the Formula One season-opener for the sixth consecutive year
Buffalo faces Carolina on 6-game losing streak
Buffalo aims to break its six-game slide when the Sabres play Carolina
Top scorers Wheeler and Gaudreau meet in Winnipeg-Calgary matchup
Blake Wheeler and Johnny Gaudreau face off in a matchup of two of the NHL’s top scorers when Winnipeg and Calgary take the ice
Kane and the Blackhawks visit the Canadiens
Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks face off against the Montreal Canadiens