Blues’ Bouwmeester remains hospitalized after bench collapse
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jay Bouwmeester remains in Southern California, but the veteran St. Louis Blues defenseman was alert and talking with teammates one day after collapsing on the bench during a game.
Michigan rolls past Northwestern in Howard’s ‘homecoming’
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Juwan Howard noticed the sea of maize and blue as he scanned the crowd during the national anthem. He had friends and relatives behind the bench, and former teammate Dikembe Mutombo was on
Childs scores 19 to lead Bradley over Indiana State 72-61
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Elijah Childs had 19 points and seven rebounds as Bradley defeated Indiana State 72-61 on Wednesday night.
Valpo ends cold-shooting Southern Illinois’ 7-game streak
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Ben Krikke came off the bench to score 15 points as Valparaiso defeated Southern Illinois 55-38 on Wednesday night.
Umude lifts South Dakota over W. Illinois 85-72
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Stanley Umude had a season-high 28 points as South Dakota won its eighth consecutive game, topping Western Illinois 85-72 on Wednesday night.
Widow of slain police commander sues gun-selling website
CHICAGO (AP) — The widow of a slain Chicago Police Department commander filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the website used to sell the gun tied to her husband’s death.
Smollett case reopens arguments about race, class in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — When a grand jury revived the criminal case against Jussie Smollett, the indictment for many people called to mind two nights on two different streets in the same big city.
St. Louis rotation questions revolve around Carlos Martinez
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — As far as the St. Louis Cardinals are concerned, how Carlos Martinez feels on days he’s not throwing may be as important has how well he performs on the mound.
Rebuild nearly over, White Sox say they’re ready to win
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The rebuild may not be quite over yet but the Chicago White Sox hope the fun is already beginning.
Jussie Smollett’s image takes new hit with revived charges
CHICAGO (AP) — He’s stopped posting to his Twitter account, his last Instagram post was eight months ago, and his acting and singing careers appear to be at a standstill.
Illinois says MRI shows no damage to Dosunmu’s knee
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu suffered no structural damage to his left knee in an awkward fall at the end of a loss to Michigan State, the school said.
Schwarber, Heyward, Rizzo among Cubs early arrivals
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber was among the position players who reported early to spring training after the Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
No injuries or hazards after barges break loose at St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Towing vessels are working to gather up several barges that broke away from a fleeting area on the Mississippi River at St. Louis.
Casino developer sues Illinois gaming board over data breach
CHICAGO (AP) — A video gambling operator who was denied approval to open a casino-racetrack near Chicago is suing the Illinois Gaming Board, alleging that one of its employees illegally accessed sensitive information about him and his
Southern Illinois man charged; dog suffered chemical burns
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois man is facing animal torture and cruelty charges for allegedly spraying a corrosive substance on a dog, causing chemical burns, prosecutors said.
2nd man arrested in Feb. 2 shooting of Chicago firefighter
CHICAGO (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Chicago firefighter who police believe got caught in crossfire while responding to a car fire.
Bustos announces $4.5 Million in funding for locks and dams
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos along with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth announced yesterday a plan to modernize locks and dams.
Jennifer Hudson to do a Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game
Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star Game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with her voice
Michigan rolls past Northwestern 79-54 in Howard's 'homecoming'
Eli Brooks leads Wolverines with 18 points
Clash of styles: Hard-hitting Getafe faces Messi’s Barcelona
Barcelona’s match against Getafe on Saturday promises to be one for aficionados of coaching strategies to savor