Chicago Journal

Blackhawks

Laine's hat trick leads Blue Jackets past Blackhawks, 7-4

The Blackhawks came up short in the opener of a six-game homestand that’s critical to any hope of them climbing into playoff contention.

Bulls

DeRozan's run continues as Bulls beat Kings 125-118

Coby White set a season high with 31 points and matched one with six 3-pointers. Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulls won their fifth straight.

College Sports

No. 12 Illinois loses to unranked but talented Rutgers

Rutgers' 4-game winning streak against ranked teams is the longest in school history for the Scarlet Knights.

Chicagoland News

Body of Antioch man who disappeared after crash recovered from river

A kayaker on the river Friday saw a jacket along the shoreline that matched the description of the jacket Howe was last seen wearing, Police said.

Crime

Ticket broker gets prison time in White Sox tickets scheme

The defense argued that the baseball team benefited at the concession stands from the scheme and that the team didn't place any value on the tickets anyway.

Features

Chicago(land)'s Own Whiskey

The shelves at your local liquor store can be overwhelming, so we wanted to put together a list of Chicago(land)'s own whiskey brands to help your search.

Blackhawks

DeBrincat's 28th goal snaps tie in 3rd, Blackhawks down Jets

DeBrincat beat Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck with a high shot at 9:42 to break a 1-all tie. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and Brandon Hagel added an empty-netter.

Chicagoland Business

Indiana steel mill agrees to pay $3M, improve waste system

A steel company has agreed to pay $3 million and improve the wastewater system at an Indiana mill, more than two years after a discharge of ammonia and toxic chemicals killed fish and closed beaches.

Bulls

Bulls rally past Spurs 120-109 as DeRozan continues run

DeRozan’s seventh consecutive game with at least 30 points is a streak that hasn't been seen for the Bulls since...Michael Jordan during the 1996-97 season.

Chicago Journal

Jury convicts Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson of tax crimes and fraudulent statements

Patrick Daley Thompson, a member of the city council, must immediately resign under state law.

Chicago Journal

15-year-old shot and killed Saturday evening in Chicago Lawn

At the time, police said that a male victim of unknown age was discovered by officers with a gunshot wound to the head.

Illinois Politics

Ken Griffin donates $20M to Irvin bid for Illinois governor

Griffin had previously expressed admiration for Irvin's background as a military veteran, litigator, and Aurora's first black mayor.