Illinois News
Illinois Secretary of State offices remaining closed for another week
Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
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Illinois News
Illinois court sends pipeline plans back to regulators
In a 60-page decision filed Wednesday, the appellate court’s three-judge panel ordered the Illinois Commerce Commission to review the public need for the project that moves North Dakota oil to a shipping point in Illinois.
Bulls
Nets at full strength give Bulls trouble, lose 138-112
The second-place Nets had all three of their superstars in the lineup for just the second time this season. They outscored the East-leading Bulls by 20 in the third quarter to break away.
Crime
Another 14-year-old shot today
This second incident occurred in the 1400 block of W. 73rd Street around 8:22 p.m. in the Englewood neighborhood on the city's south side.
Crime
$5M bond set for mother of Damari Perry
Jannie Perry, 38, of North Chicago, was charged Saturday with first-degree murder and other charges. Damari's older brother, Jeremiah, received a $3 million bond.
Preps
'21-'22 Week 7: Illinois High School Basketball Top 10 Poll
Not many big moves this week but things are really starting to bunch up downstate in Class 2A and 1A. Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school basketball teams in each class.
Crime
14-year-old shot and killed on Near West Side
The teen was shot in the abdomen a few blocks west of the United Center.
Chicagoland Politics
Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat
The 88-year-old Democratic Sen. Frank Mrvan of Hammond didn’t give a reason for his resignation but he has been absent from legislative sessions for weeks at a time in recent years for undisclosed health reasons.
Chicago Journal
Man fires on group of people, including elderly, near Green Line platform in Woodlawn
The victims are a 73-year-old man, a 51-year-old woman, and a man of unknown age at this time.
Chicago Journal
Jon Lester announces retirement
Lester helped Boston win the championship in 2007 and 2013, and led the Chicago Cubs pitching staff to the title in 2016.
Crime
Group licks 4 stores in early morning hours
The four burglaries all happened within about an hour-and-a-half in the early morning hours on the city's North and West side.
Bulls
Bulls rout the Pistons 133-87
The Bulls were able to rest their regulars in the final period to prepare for a two-game stretch that includes visits from Brooklyn and Golden State.