Surging rookie Wolff headlines John Deere Classic field
Matthew Wolff made a name for himself by winning the 3M Open in his fourth PGA Tour start after turning pro.
White Sox begin placing extended netting to foul poles
CHICAGO (AP) – Work crews have begun extending the protective netting to the foul poles at Guaranteed Rate Field, a step the Chicago White Sox are taking following a couple of high-profile injuries this season.
Database error delays Illinois unemployment checks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State officials say thousands of Illinoisans will have delayed unemployment checks this week due to computer problems.
1 dead after sailboat capsizes along Chicago shoreline
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say one person has died and two were rescued after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan near the Chicago shoreline.
Expect street closures, heavy traffic for Taste of Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say large crowds for the Taste of Chicago will impact traffic, and they’re urging people to plan accordingly.
21-year sentence handed man who killed child welfare worker
MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. (AP) – A man charged with murder in the death of an Illinois child welfare worker entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors and was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
England chasing 224 to beat Australia, reach World Cup final
England needs 224 to beat Australia and reach its first Cricket World Cup final since 1992
Nick Wright lists the 7 best teams in the NBA
Nick Wright makes a list of the 7 best teams in the NBA. See where the new-look Los Angeles Clippers and LeBron’s Lakers land on the list. Do you agree with Nick?
Losses mount for rookie manager Hyde as Orioles rebuild
Rookie manager Brandon Hyde grimaces through losses, rebuilding Orioles have worst record in majors at 27-62
Records of singer’s legal battle with ex-wife to be released
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has ruled some records of singer R. Kelly’s legal battle with his ex-wife could be released to the public as soon as next week. Cook County Circuit Judge Lori Rosen on Wednesday
Bodies women found in southern Illinois’ Washington Park
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Police is investigating the deaths of two women whose bodies were found within 24 hours of each other in southern Illinois.
Woman charged after allowing daughters in pool atop SUV
DIXON, Ill. (AP) – Child endangerment charges have been filed against a northern Illinois woman who allegedly transported an inflatable swimming pool atop her vehicle with two children inside.
Brothers charged in fatal shooting of teen, wounding of 2
MADISON, Ill. (AP) – Twin brothers have been charged in the fatal shooting this week of a 15-year-old southern Illinois boy and the wounding of two others.
Report: No police misconduct in hospital patient’s arrest
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois city says an independent investigator found no evidence of police misconduct in the arrest of a black patient who was accused by a white security officer of stealing hospital equipment
Man convicted in Chinese scholar’s death cries in court
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – A former University of Illinois doctoral student convicted in the death of a Chinese scholar broke down crying as his father described how a death sentence would affect him.
Chicago man gets 15-year sentence for choking ex-girlfriend
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) – A judge has given a Chicago man a 15-year prison term for choking his ex-girlfriend in her Naperville home in 2018 when he was on parole for murder.
Felony misconduct charges dropped against Chicago officer
CHICAGO (AP) – Prosecutors have dropped felony charges against a Chicago police officer who was accused of striking a handcuffed patient in a hospital room in 2014.
2 playground fires under investigation in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Fire officials in Rockford are investigating blazes at two playgrounds that destroyed more than $300,000 of new equipment.
Confederate Railroad books Illinois gig after state fair ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The country rock band whose logo with Confederate flags got it banned from a southern Illinois state fair will perform at a nearby private venue.
The Latest: Halep, Sviolina start Wimbledon semifinals
At Wimbledon, Simona Halep and Elina Svitolina have started the first women’s semifinal on Centre Court