Preps
Here are the first week of the new year's rankings for the 2021-2022 season of Illinois high school basketball teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.
Illinois Politics
Pritzker, who had close contact with the infected employee on Tuesday, will work remotely through Sunday “out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
Chicago Journal
For the 3rd time in a little over 2 years, the Chicago Teacher's Union has walked away from teaching kids in schools.
Blackhawks
Chicago dropped its fifth straight game. Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals on consecutive shots, and Toews scored in the second period. Fleury finished with 29 stops.
Crime
Two young women were being followed by an unknown vehicle with an occupant so determined to shoot them the unknown vehicle crashed into a fixed object and an offender still got out to shoot them.
College Sports
In three previous games against the Gophers, the 7-foot, 285-pound Cockburn had 68 points and 29 rebounds. Tonight, he added 29 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks for his eighth double-double of the season.
U.S. Business
Average price of a used vehicle in the U.S. in November was $29,011 - 39% more than 12 months prior. For the first time, more than half of America's households have less income than considered necessary to buy an average-priced used vehicle.
Education
CTU has characterized the vote as a return to remote instruction, but CPS called it a walkout. Martinez said buildings would remain open regardless, but classes would be canceled if CTU votes to go remote.
Chicago Journal
The Magic hung with the Bulls throughout but were unable to come up with a key stop down the stretch. Chicago last lost on Dec. 11, against Miami.
Chicago Journal
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Redenbacher, won't seek reelection after 15 terms representing his Chicago-area district, according to a prepared video announcement obtained Monday.
Education
The Chicago Teachers Union has been critical of the district's safety measures and planned votes Tuesday in support of remote teaching that could effectively shut down classes as early as Wednesday.
News
More people were shot to death in Cook County in 2021 than in any other year on record. Additionally, if the MEO's pending case estimate is correct, opioid deaths would also shatter the previous record set last year.