FAU meets La. Tech in CUSA tourney
Florida Atlantic is set to match up against Louisiana Tech in the first round of the CUSA tournament
UCLA faces Stanford in Pac-12 tourney
Stanford and UCLA are prepared to face off in the first round of the Pac-12 tourney
Illinois flags at half-staff honor fallen sheriff’s deputy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State government buildings are flying U.S. and Illinois flags at half-staff in honor of a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy killed in a Rockford hotel shooting.
Illinois teacher shortage acute in central, southern areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A study has found that an Illinois’ teacher shortage has become particularly acute in central and southern sections of the state.
Daylight time change opportunity to test warning alarms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal says it’s time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors.
After 23 days, blind dog found OK in Illinois pasture
ALEDO, Ill. (AP) – A blind dog named Callie has been found – more than three weeks after she dashed from her western Illinois home.
Suspension doubled for cop in shooting of 18-year-old
CHICAGO (AP) – A 90-day suspension that had been recommended for a Chicago police sergeant found to have unjustifiably shot an unarmed autistic 18-year-old has been doubled.
Former Chicago cop convicted of shaking down drug dealers
CHICAGO (AP) – A former Chicago police officer who was captured 14 years after he fled while awaiting trial on charges that he ripped off drug dealers has been convicted in federal court.
Ohio River bridge between Kentucky and Illinois reopens
CAIRO, Ill. (AP) – After more than two weeks, a bridge connecting Illinois and Kentucky has reopened over the Ohio River.
Illinois county down to 1 Catholic church for weekend Mass
PIOPOLIS, Ill. (AP) – Roman Catholics in a southern Illinois county are down to one church for weekend Mass.
Judge says Illinois county violated solar company’s rights
EUREKA, Ill. (AP) – A judge has cleared the way for a solar energy project in central Illinois.
Teen charged in 2018 crash that killed 70-year-old woman
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A 17-year-old boy has been charged with traffic violations in a 2018 crash that killed a 70-year-old woman in Lake County.
Sturm, Erman D.
Erman D. Sturm, 95, of Galva, passed away at 10:44 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2019 in the emergency room at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee.
FIFA: Nations must restore ties with Qatar to host WC games
Persian Gulf countries would have to lift boycotts of Qatar before being eligible to join hosting of the World Cup
Clippers' Williams becomes NBA bench points leader in win
Clippers blow out Celtics 140-115.
Monday's Sports in Brief
Monday’s Sports in Brief
Tennessee's Grant Williams named AP SEC player of year
Tennessee’s Grant Williams selected as AP SEC player of year; Ole Miss’ Kermit Davis named coach of year
Kansas tries to forget regular-season flop in Big 12 tourney
Kansas State and Texas Tech are the top two seeds for the Big 12 Tournament after sharing the regular-season title, while No. 3 Kansas has plenty to prove
TOP 25 THIS WEEK: League tourneys to play role in NCAA seeds
Teams in the AP Top 25 are down to their final chances to make their case for high seeds in the NCAA Tournament
Wofford's rally has bubble teams breathing sighs of relief
Wofford’s rally in Southern Conference championship game offers good news to teams on NCAA Tournament bubble