Illinois News

Here is the latest Illinois sports news from the AP NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Chicago Bulls are in New Orleans tonight for Game Seven of their nine-game road trip. Chicago brings a 21-and-6... Read more...	Man accused of manslaughter in infant daughter's death GILLESPIE, Ill. (AP) — The father of a 3-month-old girl is accused of causing the infant's death by placing a baby wipe in her mouth. Read more...
Okla. man sentenced to 24 years in federal prison in Ill. kidnapping case EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A one-time killer from Oklahoma has been ordered to spend nearly a quarter century in prison in the... Read more...	McDonald's key revenue metric rises 6.7 pct. in Jan. as US customers buy new Chicken McBites OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday that a key revenue figure climbed 6.7 percent in January as U.S. customers... Read more...
DeKalb police chief taking over top cop job in Monmouth MONMOUTH, Ill. (AP) — The police chief in DeKalb has been picked to be the top cop in Monmouth. Read more...	Trial under way for Seneca man accused of killing couple during interrupted burglary OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) — A trial is under way in north-central Illinois for a Seneca man accused of beating an elderly couple to death... Read more...
Auto supply firm to increase workforce in northeast Georgia town HARTWELL, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced that Tenneco, an automotive industry supply company, will expand its... Read more...	Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Chicago police say they've found a missing 2-year-old girl whose mother was found dead at their Wisconsin home.... Read more...
Federal judge to sentence reputed mobster 'The Large Guy' in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — A reputed mob boss known by his wide girth and reputation for violence is set to be sentenced in Chicago. Read more...	Police in Chicago find missing 2-year-old girl whose mother was found dead in Racine RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Police in Chicago have located the missing 2-year-old girl whose mother was found dead in their Racine home.... Read more...
ND governor hopes to keep Walhalla plant operating; ADM closing ethanol facility in April BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Jack Dalrymple has offered state assistance to try to ensure the future of a plant in northeastern North... Read more...	Verdict expected at corporate espionage trial of Chinese-born American CHICAGO (AP) — A verdict is expected at the trial of a Chinese-born American that highlighted persistent fears about Chinese... Read more...
Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A verdict is expected today in the trial of a Chinese-born American who's accused of corporate espionage. Prosecutors... Read more...	'Big 3' Lincoln documents on display in Springfield for former president's birthday weekend SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The three most significant documents related to Abraham Lincoln that Illinois possesses will be displayed... Read more...
East Peoria City Council preliminarily approves more 'Mud to Parks' EAST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — More central Illinois mud could soon be heading to Chicago. Read more...	DuPage Sheriff John Zaruba named new president of Illinois Sheriffs' Association WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba is the new president of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. Read more...