Governor vows to increase testing as COVID-19 cases surge
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will soon more than double the number of COVID-19 tests it can administer each day as the number of cases in the state surged.
Chicago residents call for rent freeze during pandemic
CHICAGO (AP) – Some Chicago residents are calling for a rent freeze, saying the pandemic has caused extreme financial hardships.
Tornado damages homes, uproots trees in northern Illinois
OREGON, Ill. (AP) – Weather officials have confirmed a tornado touched down in northern Illinois damaging homes and uprooting trees.
2 Cubs employees test positive for COVID-19 virus
Two Chicago Cubs employees who attended an annual training session at Wrigley Field on March 8 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus
Coronavirus concerns imperil Illinois’ equine industry
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ equine industry is being threatened as the state adopts social distancing guidelines in response to growing coronavirus concerns.
MacMurray College to close after 174 years
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois college will close its doors after 174 years due to declining enrollment and other financial challenges.
E-learning a challenge Chicago schools amid virus closures
CHICAGO (AP) – Unprecedented school closures in Illinois caused by the coronavirus pandemic have left many school systems with a major challenge to improve e-learning methods.
Texas A&M's Carter declares for WNBA draft
Texas A&M guard Chennedy Carter says she will forego her final year of eligibility and declare for the WNBA draft
On This Day: Michael Jordan scores game winner to clinch NCAA Championship vs. Georgetown
On March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan scored the game-winning NCAA championship shot for UNC’s 63-62 victory over Georgetown.
WATCH: Patty Mills for 3 For THE LEAD | Spurs ENCORE
WATCH: Patty Mills for 3 For THE LEAD | Spurs ENCORE
WATCH: Zion Williamson makes it a Two-Point Game | Pelicans ENCORE
WATCH: Zion Williamson makes it a Two-Point Game | Pelicans ENCORE
MLB programs opening doors for women, including Cards' Christina Whitlock
Recognizing the importance of representation when it comes to growing the game, MLB continues to look at ways to bring more women into the sport.
Deadline extended indefinitely for Triple Crown nominations
The final deadline to nominate horses for the Triple Crown series is being extended indefinitely because of the coronavirus
Chiefs bring back Demarcus Robinson on one-year deal
The Chiefs and WR Demarcus Robinson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that helps the Super Bowl champs keep their top four receivers under contract.
Timmy Hill wins NASCAR iRacing at Texas, but will virtual paybacks be like on-track paybacks?
Timmy Hill used a bump-and-run to come away with the victory at virtual Texas. And he knows he probably has one coming as a result.
Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright dies at 77
Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright has died at age 77, the school announced
Georgetown's Mac McClung to test NBA waters, could return
Georgetown sophomore guard Mac McClung says he is declaring for the NBA draft but will maintain his eligibility so he can return to college
Arizona's McDonald to return for senior season
Arizona guard Aari McDonald will return for her senior season, bypassing a chance to leave early for the WNBA
Timmy Hill virtual winner of NASCAR's live iRacing event
Timmy Hill has won NASCAR’s virtual race aired nationally during the sports shutdown caused by the new coronavirus
Chiefs bring back wide receiver Robinson on 1-year deal
Chiefs bring back wide receiver Robinson on 1-year deal