Cubs snap skid behind Heyward’s 2 HRs, Hamels’ 6 innings
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Jason Heyward went deep twice for his first multihomer game in a Cubs uniform, Cole Hamels grinded through six solid innings and Chicago beat the Milwaukee Brewers 14-8 on Saturday night to end a
Predators rally again, clinch Central beating Blackhawks 5-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Viktor Arvidsson scored the go-ahead goal at 3:33 of the third period and the Nashville Predators won their second straight Central Division title by rallying from an 0-2 deficit to beat the Chicago
Embiid, Redick lead way as 76ers beat Bulls 116-96
CHICAGO (AP) – Joel Embiid had 20 points and 10 rebounds, JJ Redick scored 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on Saturday night.
Binnington helps Blues beat Canucks 3-2 in shootout
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jordan Binnington stopped both shots he faced in the shootout, and the St. Louis Blues remained in the hunt for the Central Division title with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on
Minnesota adds 2 years to Pitino deal after 1st tourney win
Minnesota basketball coach Richard Pitino agrees to 2-year contract extension, coming off 1st NCAA tourney win
Lille drops points, PSG can win title by beating Strasbourg
Lille drops points, PSG can win title by beating Strasbourg
Bruce, Beckham go deep; homer-happy Mariners rip ChiSox 9-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Jay Bruce hit two solo home runs, Tim Beckham had a three-run shot among his four hits and the Seattle Mariners powered their way past the Chicago White Sox 9-2 Saturday.
Struggling Cubs demote Edwards, add Montgomery to IL
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Looking to end an early-season funk, the Chicago Cubs have shaken up their struggling bullpen by demoting right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. to Triple-A and placing left-hander Mike Montgomery on the 10-day injured list.
Police: Getting limited cooperation in shooting of 6
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say they continue to investigate the wounding of six people, including two children, during a family gathering despite limited cooperation by those targeted.
4 adults and 2 kids shot and wounded at Chicago baby shower
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say two children were among the six people who were wounded when two men opened fire on a baby shower outside of a home on the South Side of Chicago.
Priest cleared of allegation of sexual misconduct reinstated
CHICAGO (AP) – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has reinstated a priest to his duties after allegations of misconduct involving a minor proved to be unfounded.
Police warn college application bill could compromise safety
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – Police chiefs at several Illinois higher education institutions say a bill that would ban colleges from asking applicants about their criminal history would hurt campus safety efforts.
Crosses memorializing Aurora shooting victims on display
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – Five white crosses memorializing the victims of a warehouse shooting in suburban Chicago are now housed at the Aurora Historical Society.
Heavy metal band Megadeth to open Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Heavy metal band Megadeth will be the opening act at this year’s Illinois State Fair.
Chicago police: At least 5 people, including 1 child, shot
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities in Chicago say at least five people, including one child, have been shot and wounded at a family gathering on the city’s South Side.
NCAA women's attendance at highest level in 15 years
Fans flocked to the women’s NCAA Tournament, which had its highest attendance in over 15 years
Prosecutor defends dropping charges against Jussie Smollett
CHICAGO (AP) – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has defended her office’s dismissal of charges against Jussie Smollett, saying the “Empire” actor was treated no differently than thousands of other defendants whose charges were similarly dropped
Knife-wielding suspected car thief fatally shot by police
BLOOMINDALE, Ill. (AP) – Police in a Chicago suburb say officers fatally shot a man after he threatened officers with a knife.
Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley after 2 seasons
Buffalo Sabres fire coach Phil Housley following 2 underperforming seasons; team misses playoffs for 8th straight year
Sevilla coach says he has leukemia, will stay with team
Sevilla coach Joaquin Caparros says he has leukemia but will stay on the job with the Spanish club