Skip Bayless: ‘I can’t tell you how much I miss the old Zeke’
Skip Bayless is worried that Ezekiel Elliott is regressing and that the Dallas Cowboys are paying top dollar for a running back who's best years are behind him.
Nick Wright explains why Kawhi & Paul George aren’t even the best duo in Los Angeles right now
Nick Wright talks about the Los Angeles Clippers and explains why Kawhi Leonard and Paul George aren’t the best duo in basketball. Clippers beat the Boston Celtics 107-104 on Wednesday night.
Colley scores 22 to lead Chicago St. over North Park 79-66
CHICAGO (AP) – Jace Colley had 22 points and 13 rebounds as Chicago State beat Division III North Park University 79-66 on Wednesday night.
Williamson lifts Loyola of Chicago past IUPUI 85-62
CHICAGO (AP) – Lucas Williamson had 22 points as Loyola of Chicago rolled past IUPUI 85-62 on Wednesday night.
Markkanen scores 24, Bulls beat Pistons 109-89
CHICAGO (AP) – Lauri Markkanen scored 24 points to bust out of a slump, Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 109-89 on Wednesday night.
Bulls’ Otto Porter Jr out 2 weeks with bone bruise in foot
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls say forward Otto Porter Jr. has a bone bruise in his left foot and will be reassessed in two weeks.
Bears’ Trubisky expects to play against Giants if he’s ready
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky says his right hip is improving and he expects to play Sunday against the New York Giants if he’s ready.
Galesburg Public Library wiping out fees to give patrons fresh start
The Galesburg Public Library will be wiping out late fees on returned items to give patrons a chance to start the new year with a fresh slate.
Museum of Contemporary Art raises $6 million with auction
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art has announced it raised $6 million with a benefit art auction, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the institution’s history.
Chicago school board approves new teacher, staff contracts
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff that ends labor strife that included an 11-day strike.
Ex-city colleges official, others charged in kickback scheme
CHICAGO (AP) – A former City Colleges of Chicago official and seven others have been indicted on charges they operated a $350,000 kickback scheme awarding contracts to companies with ties to the official.
Police say wounded teen likely shot by officer
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say a 15-year-old high school student who was wounded during a gunfight between a suspected bank robber and investigators was likely shot by a suburban police officer.
Chicago still trying to recover Jussie probe funds
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago will continue in its efforts to recover the cost of the investigation into claims by former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
‘Slave for sale’ Craigslist post leads to hate crime charges
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago 14-year-old faces hate crime and other charges for allegedly posting on Craigslist a picture of an African American classmate with the caption, “Slave for sale.”
Mother, child found dead in car in pond near St. Louis
ROXANA, Ill. (AP) – Police in suburban St. Louis are investigating after a woman and her young son were found dead inside a vehicle that drove into a pond.
Jussie Smollett: Chicago prosecution was malicious
CHICAGO (AP) – Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says his $10,000 payment after the close of a criminal case should prevent Chicago from seeking reimbursement for a police investigation of his claim that he was a victim
Chicago cop and teen wounded, suspect killed in shootout
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a suspected bank robber shot a Chicago police officer in the head, badly wounding him, before another officer killed the suspect in a shootout in which a teenage bystander was wounded.
Monmouth adopts downtown revitalization plan
The Monmouth City Council on Monday formally adopted a plan to revitalize the downtown business district.
Doc Rivers talks after Clippers OT win
Doc Rivers talks after Clippers OT win
HIGHLIGHTS: Clippers win OT thriller over Celtics
HIGHLIGHTS: Clippers win OT thriller over Celtics