Chicago Journal
Corn growers to vote on increasing checkoff next month
Growers who sell a bushel of corn in Illinois pay the checkoff to the marketing board to promote the industry. The money is used for research, marketing, and education.
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Chicago Journal
Remaining immigrant detainees cleared from Illinois jails
The Illinois law was celebrated by activists who argue that detaining people awaiting immigration hearings is inhumane and costly. They’ve pushed to have detainees released nationwide.
Law
Pritzker taking masks in schools to the Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois is one of the last states with executive mandates in place and, with COVID numbers plummeting, many analysts are unsure as to why Gov. Pritzker is fighting so hard against democratic principles.
Bulls
Bulls sign Tristan Thompson, release Alfonzo McKinnie
Terms of Thompson's deal weren't disclosed.
Blackhawks
Peterson's shootout goal leads Stars past Blackhawks 1-0
The 37-year-old Fleury made a handful of impressive saves among his 27 stops in regulation, getting credit for his 71st career shutout and fourth of the season.
Chicago Journal
Widow pleads guilty to role in late cop husband's scheme
In exchange for her guilty plea, prosecutors dropped all of the other charges she faced, including counts of money laundering, and disbursing charitable funds without authority for personal benefit or use.
Chicago Journal
8-year-old wounded by gunfire in Brighton Park
The relationship between the two victims is unknown currently, but they were in a vehicle together. The child is in stable condition with a single gunshot wound to his buttock.
Chicago Journal
I-39 shutdown for 2nd day after 100 vehicle crash
Miraculously, there were no reported injuries in the crashes, and authorities were able to escort all the stranded motorists to warming centers.
Chicago Journal
Court dismisses Gov. Pritzker’s mask rules in schools
“The existence of an actual controversy is a prerequisite for appellate jurisdiction, and a reviewing court will generally not decide matters that are abstract, hypothetical, or moot,” the appeals court ruled.
Weather
Hundreds of flights canceled, traffic pileups after snowfall
I-39 was closed north of Bloomington after a pileup of approximately 100 vehicles and I-74 eastbound near Champaign was completely blocked for a while after a crash involving several semitrailers, police said.
Preps
'21-'22 Week 12: Illinois High School Basketball Top 10 Poll
Whitney Young's rollercoaster season continues in 4A, hardly any changes in 3A, and both 2A/1A each have a three-way tie among its ranks.
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.