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1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Illinois police departments mark Police Speed Awareness Day
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported 415 fatal crashes so far this year.
1 week ago in History, IL State News, Local, National
Remembering Emmett Till
July 25 will be a "day of reflection" to honor the teen and his mom.
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield Walmart theft
The suspect placed the merchandise in a cart while walking through the store. After gathering the items, the suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise and fled the scene.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment
Players have been sharing threats and harassment they’ve received on social media over the last few weeks.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Former WNBA stars Lauren Jackson, Elena Delle Donne to compete in All-Star shooting competition
The shooting stars winners will get $15,000. Each competitor will receive $7,500.
1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract
Kane, 37, became one of the NHL's most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships.
1 week ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado
Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season
The Christian County Health Department said residents don't have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.
1 week ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete
Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.
1 week ago in Sports
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.
1 week ago in Sports
Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles
The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
1 week ago in National
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case
If the governor's daughter were the victim, "I would want to wring this person's neck."
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, National
Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death
Without further information, the pathologist wrote he “cannot rule out if any intervening nonaccidental factors contributed to or caused the death of Nolan Wells,” according to the attorney.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.
1 week ago in Sports
NFL training camps set to open with 10 new head coaches, several QB changes and plenty of hope
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade.