Police K9 Zeus getting donation of protective vest
Police officers need protection to keep them safe on the job and K9 officers are no exception.
Illini snaps 15-game losing streak to Badgers
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood said he likes the no-fear attitude that sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu has cultivated this season.
Ingram scores 29 points, Pelicans top Bulls 123-108
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Between his driving tomahawk jams and 3-pointers, Brandon Ingram tossed an alley-oop lob to rookie center Jackson Hayes and found Derrick Favors cutting into the lane for a transition dunk.
Purdue Fort Wayne downs W. Illinois 77-69 behind Godfrey
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey scored 26 points with a career-high 13 rebounds and Deonte Billups scored 19 and Purdue Fort Wayne beat Western Illinois 77-69 on Wednesday.
Jackson-Davis fuels late charge to get Indiana past Wildcats
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Archie Miller was relieved to get a win Wednesday.
Kennell leads Bradley past Evansville 72-52
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Nate Kennell had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and Bradley beat Evansville 72-52 on Wednesday night.
5-year-old attacked by a coyote in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
CHICAGO (AP) — A young boy walking with an adult outside a Chicago nature museum on Wednesday was bitten by a coyote, authorities said.
Girlfriends of R Kelly fight inside singer’s Chicago condo
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say two girlfriends of R. Kelly fought Wednesday inside the embattled singer’s Trump Tower condominium, resulting in one of the women being taken to a nearby hospital.
Illinois House GOP says property tax cut ideas were ignored
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Republicans argued Wednesday that they were left out of a review of the state’s burdensome property tax system and that their ideas for relief were dismissed.
Man accused of killing infant ordered held without bail
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man on Wednesday was ordered held without bail for beating to death his 9-month-old son because the boy wouldn’t stop crying.
Garbiñe Muguruza advances to Shenzhen Open semifinals
Sixth-seeded Garbiñe Muguruza advanced to the semifinals at the Shenzhen Open by beating Zarina Diyas 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Cash-strapped student charged in Illinois lawyer’s death
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A cash-strapped pharmacy student was charged in the stabbing death of a prominent Illinois attorney whose firm touts more than $3 billion in compensation for clients.
Freshman legislator named to seat vacated by ex-Sen Sandoval
CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic leaders have appointed a first-term state representative to the seat vacated by former state Sen. Martin Sandoval, who is under federal investigation.
Chicago airports add boxes for travelers to dump marijuana
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway international airports have added boxes where travelers can dispose of recreational marijuana before they board their flights.
Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic champion, turns 99
The oldest living Olympic champion has turned 99 years old
Ormsby and Otsuki share early lead at Hong Kong Open
The Hong Kong Open finally got going after a six-week delay because of anti-government protests
Niagara, Quinnipiac meet in conference play
MAAC foes meet as Niagara squares off against Quinnipiac
Ball State, Akron eye conference win
Ball State goes up against Akron as both teams look to remain unbeaten in MAC games
Manhattan, Fairfield meet in conference play
Fairfield plays host to Manhattan in a MAAC matchup
Canisius looks to end streak vs Monmouth
Monmouth looks to extend Canisius’s conference losing streak to five games