After successful debut, Pritzker has work on taxes, ethics
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Last June, as the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up its spring session, first-year Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked whether he would simply kick back and wait for his re-election campaign. After all, he
Police: Robber sexually assaulted hostage at Illinois bank
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A man armed with a pellet gun who took a woman hostage inside an Illinois bank sexually assaulted her before surrendering to authorities following a six-hour standoff, police said Saturday.
More Illinois seniors eligible for state benefits in 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — More Illinois seniors will qualify for state benefits such as discounted license plates and free transit under new income guidelines that took effect for 2020.
Volunteers remove invasive plants around Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) — Efforts to remove invasive plant species at eight Chicago-area forest preserves appears to be paying off, according to a volunteer restoration project.
Judge: Illinois prison officials must read hearing evidence
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A district judge has ordered three Illinois prison officials to read transcripts from a lawsuit that accuses the state prison system of mistreating transgender people, saying she is concerned the state agency is
Cop wounded in warehouse shooting that left 5 dead retires
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — One of five police officers wounded last year in a workplace shooting that left five dead has retired from the Aurora Police Department.
2 teenagers charged with December attack on Chicago train
CHICAGO (AP) — Two teenage girls who turned themselves in to Chicago police after seeing their images posted on a crime alert have been charged in connection with an attack on a subway train.
Boys killed in Chicago high-rise slaying identified
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police said Friday that they were still waiting to interview a woman suspected of killing her two young sons, stabbing one and throwing the other from an 11th-floor apartment window before jumping herself.
Germany's 1966 World Cup goalkeeper Tilkowski dies at 84
The West Germany goalkeeper in the 1966 World Cup final against England has died
Griffin’s double-double helps Illinois beat Purdue 63-37
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Sophomore Alan Griffin has been a crowd favorite in Champaign since last season, and he continues to make a case for breaking into the Illinois starting lineup.
Oturu, Minnesota overpower Northwestern 77-68
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Oturu was a productive sidekick in the paint to Jordan Murphy as a freshman last season for Minnesota, flashing the potential to be the program’s next standout big man.
Sikura, Blackhawks rally past lowly Red Wings 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Ever since he made his NHL debut almost two years ago, Dylan Sikura has been asked about when he might score his first goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long says he is retiring
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Kyle Long announced Sunday he is retiring after seven seasons with the Chicago Bears.
Bears hire Juan Castillo as offensive line coach
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired Juan Castillo as offensive line coach Sunday, reuniting the 24-year NFL assistant with head coach Matt Nagy.
Lucas’ layup at buzzer gives Milwaukee Panthers 64-62 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Te’Jon Lucas took an inbounds pass with 4.2 seconds left and drove the length of the floor to score the winning layup and give Milwaukee a 64-62 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Sunday.
Stonewell nets 26, No. 16 DePaul women edge Creighton 74-71
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Chante Stonewall scored 26 points, Lexi Held added 23 and Sonya Morris came up with a big steal in the closing seconds and No. 16 DePaul pulled out a 74-71 win over Creighton
TV mixup has Russian fans celebrating despite losing
Some Russian hockey fans were celebrating victory despite losing at the world junior hockey championships because of a confusingly timed TV repeat
Women's World Cup downhill rescheduled to race in Bulgaria
A women’s World Cup downhill race has been rescheduled for Bulgaria after it was twice canceled because of heavy snow in France
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
The official posters are out for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Sauter, Patricia S. “Patty” (Healey)
Mrs. Patricia S. “Patty” (Healey) Sauter, 67, of Matherville, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois died 3:54 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Unity Point Trinity Hospital, Rock Island, Illinois.