Trump asks whether UCLA players will thank him for release
Trump asks whether UCLA players will thank him for release
Monmouth College makes $25,000 to city’s fire department
Monmouth College has made a gift of $25,000 to the City of Monmouth’s Fire Department.
Internet safety for kids presentation being put on by Sheriff’s Department
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department is taking an active role in informing and teaching guardians to be active with protecting children when they access and utilize the internet.
Van Bree helps rally Bradley to 61-53 win over Delaware
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Luuk van Bree had 15 points as Bradley rallied late for a 61-53 win over Delaware on Tuesday night.
Officials urge safety as firearm deer-hunting season starts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials are offering safety tips as firearm deer-hunting season gets underway this weekend.
Top Illinois librarian urges families to turn off TV to read
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Illinois’ top librarian wants families to turn off the TV and other gadgets and read together.
Rockford officials meet with residents on fatal traffic stop
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford’s mayor and police chief met with protesters who raised concerns about the deaths of a northern Illinois police officer and a motorist during a traffic stop.
Man freed after 29 years in prison after charges dropped
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for a 1988 fire that left two dead has been freed from prison.
Administrative law judge rules against disciplinary rules
CHICAGO (AP) — An administrative law judge has recommended that the Illinois Labor Relations Board reject disciplinary guidelines newly adopted by the Chicago Police Department.
Fire at Chicago chocolate factory is the second in November
CHICAGO (AP) — For the second time this month, the Chicago Fire Department has responded to a blaze at the Blommer Chocolate Company factory.
Fishermen cast their nets for Asian carp on Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Fishermen in Peoria are sending their nets out into the Illinois River with hopes of catching Asian carp.
Renaming college at University of Illinois sparks debate
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A plan to name the business college at the University of Illinois after a donor who gave a record $150 million to the school has been approved, but with some debate.
Prosecutor: No more indictments in Laquan McDonald shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — A special prosecutor has no plans to indict any more Chicago police officers who were present when a fellow officer fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald, or took part in the investigation.
Rauner chooses acting director of Illinois emergency agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has chosen a retired U.S. Navy Reserves captain and deputy director of the Illinois Department of Emergency Management to be the agency’s acting director.
Duke outlasts Michigan State, 88-81, in battle of titans
Spartans look every bit of their lofty ranking
No charges in UK cycling doping case over lack of records
LONDON (AP) Britain’s anti-doping agency says it won’t bring any charges over the medical package dispatched to star Team Sky rider Bradley Wiggins after the investigation was hampered by the lack of accurate records held by cycling
Wilmots out as Ivory Coast coach after World Cup failure
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) Ivory Coast’s football federation says coach Marc Wilmots is leaving after the team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Italy's 'lost generation' will lack any World Cup experience
ROME (AP) Call them Italy’s ”lost generation.”
Australia qualifies for World Cup with 3-1 win over Honduras
SYDNEY (AP) Mile Jedinak led Australia into next year’s World Cup with a deflected free kick and two penalties in Wednesday’s 3-1 intercontinental playoff victory over Honduras.
Former Pilot exec: Haslam 'loved' trucking rip-off scheme
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) A government witness has testified that Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam ”loved it” when the sales team ripped off customers at the trucking company controlled by his family.