The story of the No. 24 car in NASCAR
What’s in a number? Alan Cavanna takes a look at the history of the No. 24 car in NASCAR.
Sutton announces candidacy for 9th Judicial Circuit judge
The Ninth Circuit Court judge appointed to replace Judge Paul Mangieri last month has announced her candidacy for a full term on the bench.
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says little about offense that needs improvement
Spartans scored only 32 points over their final four games last season
Ken Daniels in the booth (VIDEOS)
Ken Daniel discusses the Jamie Daniel’s Foundation Celebrity Roast and more
Molina 2 HRs, Cardinals top Brewers 6-3 for 6th straight win
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Yadier Molina hit two home runs and the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals matched a season-high with their sixth straight win Tuesday night, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on a rain-delayed game inside Miller
Gonzalez, Schoop homer, Pineda solid as Twins top White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – Marwin Gonzalez and Jonathan Schoop hit solo homers in the second inning, Michael Pineda pitched five sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Tigers lose to Indians for 12th straight time, 10-1
Spencer Turnbull allows four runs and seven hits
Darvish, Baez lead Cubs past Mets 5-2 in series opener
NEW YORK (AP) – Yu Darvish pitched eight masterful innings, Javier Baez homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs topped the New York Mets 5-2 Tuesday night to take the opener of a pivotal
Cubs 1B Rizzo (back) out again, may miss entire Mets series
NEW YORK (AP) – Anthony Rizzo remains out of the Chicago Cubs’ lineup against the New York Mets because of tightness in his back.
Illinois governor signs law on corporate board diversity
CHICAGO (AP) – A proposal aimed at improving the representation of women and minorities on corporate boards in Illinois has been signed into law.
Perdue to visit Illinois amid farmer anger at administration
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is set to visit Illinois amid rising tensions between farmers and President Donald Trump’s administration.
Florida man accused of selling fake products at county fair
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – A Florida man has been accused of selling fake products at a northern Illinois county fair.
Appeals court upholds injunction on Indiana abortion law
CHICAGO (AP) – An appeals court has upheld a lower-court decision to block part of a 2017 Indiana law that would make it tougher for underage girls to get an abortion without their parents’ knowledge.
Man who bought gun used to kill 9-year-old boy gets 4 years
CHICAGO (AP) – A man who bought the gun that was later used in the 2015 slaying of a 9-year old boy who was lured into a Chicago alley with a promise of a juice box has
Kim Foxx: Work of Smollett special prosecutor underway
CHICAGO (AP) – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx says the work of a special prosecutor investigating why her office dropped charges against Jussie Smollett accusing the actor of staging an attack on himself has begun.
Chicago area woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago woman has pleaded guilty to trying to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill the wife of a co-worker with whom she was having an affair.
Lawsuit challenges Illinois license rule on head coverings
CHICAGO (AP) – A Muslim civil rights group says an Illinois driver’s license rule violates religious rights.
Coroner identifies man who drowned while trying to save dog
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities have identified a man who drowned in a lagoon at Chicago’s Lincoln Park while trying to save his dog.
Family of slain Illinois trooper: He had ‘lasting impact’
WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) – The family of a slain Illinois state trooper has released a statement saying he had a “lasting impact on the lives of everyone who knew him.”
Girl dies after part of display falls at Chicago-area store
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a 2-year-old girl has died after part of a store display fell on her at a suburban Chicago mall.