Chicago cousins charged in federal guns case
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago cousins face federal weapons charges for allegedly selling more than a dozen guns on the city’s South Side.
Ex-cop on trial for tipping off drug dealer to federal raid
CHICAGO (AP) — A trial is underway in Chicago of a former police officer accused of tipping off street gang members about an upcoming raid on several drug operations on the city’s West Side.
Replica water tank placed atop Swedish-American Museum
CHICAGO (AP) — A replica water tank has been placed atop Chicago’s Swedish American Museum, again marking a North Side neighborhood as a home to Nordic immigrants.
EPA: High levels of manganese found in southeast Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has cited a Chicago facility after finding high levels of brain-damaging manganese in a low-income neighborhood.
Friend charged after Illinois teen girl’s mom shot to death
STERLING, Ill. (AP) — Charges have been filed against a 15-year-old northern Illinois girl accused of helping conceal her friend’s killing of her mother.
Safety study planned at Illinois university auditorium
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials at the University of Illinois in Springfield say an outside consulting firm will review safety issues at the Sangamon Auditorium following the death of a concertgoer this year.
Beaman taking suit to Illinois Supreme Court after dismissal
TUSCOLA, Ill. (AP) — A man wrongfully convicted of a 1993 murder plans to ask the Illinois Supreme Court to review the dismissal of his lawsuit against the town of Normal and three former police officers.
Illinois toddler killed after struck by car in driveway
KEYESPORT, Ill. (AP) — Police in southern Illinois say a toddler was killed after he was struck by a car in a driveway.
Errani insists she is not a cheat after 2-month doping ban
MILAN (AP) Former French Open finalist Sara Errani struggled to hold back the tears as she insisted she is not a cheat after being handed a two-month doping ban.
Committee hears of maintenance needed on the Knox County jail
Last night the Knox County Building Committee met for their August meeting where they got updates on the completed work at the jail, as well as additional work that was needed.
Free library program today to learn about upcoming solar eclipse
On Monday, August 21st, the sun is going to disappear behind the moon for the first total solar eclipse in nearly 40 years.
Diamondbacks in position to win series vs. Dodgers (Aug 09, 2017)
PHOENIX — Jake Lamb knows the numbers.
Cards go home to face Royals after winning two in K.C. (Aug 09, 2017)
The St. Louis Cardinals dominated the first two games of the intrastate rivalry as they have dominated the Royals in Kansas City since interleague play began.
Something old, something new as Brewers host Twins (Aug 09, 2017)
Minnesota Twins right-hander Bartolo Colon has pitched in 526 games in his big league career — or 525 more than Brewers rookie Brandon Woodruff.
Lawyer: No appearance at Florida DUI hearing for Tiger Woods
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Tiger Woods will not attend his arraignment Wednesday on a driving under the influence charge, his attorney said, meaning under court rules the superstar golfer will be pleading not guilty.
Hot-hitting Bregman leads Astros against White Sox (Aug 09, 2017)
CHICAGO — Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman will attempt to match a franchise record when he and his teammates face the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Phillies' Eickhoff, Braves' Newcomb get rematch (Aug 09, 2017)
ATLANTA — The last time Jerad Eickhoff and Sean Newcomb faced each other, both pitched well, but neither wound up with a decision.
Pirates try for three straight over 'rival' Tigers (Aug 09, 2017)
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers, who are not really rivals, will continue their annual interleague rivalry (or designated opponent) series Wednesday when the scene shifts to Comerica Park in Detroit.
Surging Red Sox try to keep Rays quiet (Aug 09, 2017)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If the Tampa Bay offense were doing nearly as well as the Rays’ pitching staff, the team would be on a roll.
Padres send out Wood to face Reds (Aug 09, 2017)
CINCINNATI — Travis Wood is still getting acclimated to his new surroundings in San Diego since being acquired from the Kansas City Royals in July.