Shannon Sharpe advises Antonio Brown to focus on the Raiders and leave the Steelers alone
After Antonio Brown subtweeted JuJu Smith-Schuster regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shannon Sharpe thinks AB should focus on his new team, the Oakland Raiders and let the Steelers be.
Russian makes $16M offer to help keep boxing in Olympics
A Russian official has offered to clear the International Boxing Association’s $16 million debt if the IOC keeps the sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Jennifer Dunk named Knox County Nursing Home administrator
The Knox County Nursing Home has a new administrator.
Bulls’ Markkanen to miss rest of season
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will miss the rest of the season after experiencing a rapid heart rate and fatigue.
Unified cruiserweight champ Usyk moves to heavweight
The undisputed world cruiserweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, says he’s finally moving up to heavyweight
NBA says Hornets, Bucks will play in Paris in 2020
Charlotte, Milwaukee will play the NBA’s first regular-season game in Paris next season
Seth Curry scores 20 points, Trail Blazers rout Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) – Seth Curry scored a season-high 20 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 118-98 on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks announce 2-year extension for D Carl Dahlstrom
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Carl Dahlstrom have agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Owner: City is trying to take racetrack by eminent domain
Owner: City is trying to take racetrack by eminent domain
Illinois issuing driver’s licenses complying with US law
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ secretary of state is issuing driver’s licenses and state identification cards in compliance with federal mandates aimed at making such cards more secure.
Chicago prosecutor defends decision to drop Smollett charges
CHICAGO (AP) – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on Wednesday defended the decision by her staff to drop charges that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack in January.
Southern Illinois University to slow search for president
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University is slowing its search for a new president while leaders work on a new mission, vision and strategic priorities for the two-university system.
Team led by Jeanne Gang chosen to design new global terminal
CHICAGO (AP) – A team of architects led by Jeanne Gang has been chosen to design a $2.2 billion global terminal at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
State health portal costing, not saving, money, audit finds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An audit has found that a plan to save $500 million a year on state employee health insurance is instead costing $10 million extra annually and isn’t even providing the service promised. Auditor
Pritzker orders Illinois DCFS review, nominates new director
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered an independent review of the state’s child welfare agency and nominated a new director.
Renovations continue at Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Crews are working 10-hour shifts to finish renovations at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum in time for this year’s state fair in August.
Dixon man found unfit for trial in school shooting case
DIXON, Ill. (AP) – A 20-year-old man accused of opening fire at a northern Illinois high school has been found unfit to stand trial.
UEFA charges Ireland for tennis balls protest by fans
UEFA says it charged Ireland for fans throwing tennis balls on the pitch to stop play, in protest against the national soccer federation’s top official
Illinois offers $700,000 in grants to specialty-crop growers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois grants of more than $700,000 will be available over three years to specialty-crop growers to encourage fresh, locally grown produce.
State police to step up enforcement of “Scott’s Law”
With 14 state troopers struck by motorists while working outside their vehicles this year, including one dead, the Illinois State Police announced Monday they will begin cracking down on drivers who don’t slow down and move over