Chicago Journal
#24 Illinois holds off #10 Michigan State, 56-55
Despite the Illini missing its All-American center Kofi Cockburn and guard Andre Curbelo, they were able to take sole possession of first place in the B1G.
Chicago Journal
Chicago Journal
Ryan Poles wins job as new Bears GM
Ryan Poles signed with the Bears in 2008, but he didn't make the roster. Now he's the seventh general manager in team history.
Crime
Deaths of Illinois State Police trooper and wife ruled a murder-suicide
The Medical Examiner's office determined the deaths to be a murder-suicide. Amanda leaves behind two children, a 1-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy.
Crime
Former Northwestern Professor sentenced to 53 years for stabbing death of boyfriend
Wyndham Lathem, the former Northwestern University professor found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2017 stabbing death of his boyfriend, Trenton Cornell, was sentenced to 53 years in prison on Tuesday.
Chicago Journal
Windy City Smokeout first summer fest to announce lineup
Willie Nelson and the Turnpike Troubadours are opening night co-headliners. Tim McGraw, Sam Hunt, and Miranda Lambert headline the rest.
Chicago Journal
Man charged in fatal stabbing of 26-year-old woman in Fuller Park
The man was taken into custody at the same location as the incident. The woman has also been identified as 26-year-old Latashia Fonville.
Chicago Journal
Bond denied for man charged with fleeing following brother’s funeral
On January 22, 2022, Berrier was located at the Jewel Osco in Glendale Heights and taken into custody.
Crime
35-year-old shot and killed driving through Bronzeville
After he was shot, the victim's car struck several parked vehicles along the side of Wabash Avenue.
Chicago Journal
Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0
The Blackhawks have struggled to generate offense recently, scoring only four goals in their last three games.
Chicago Journal
Ayo's big night helps Bulls withstand late Thunder rally, win 111-110
Despite being short-handed again, Rookie Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 24 points and Zach LaVine added 23 for the Bulls.
Politics
Ethics watchdog says Illinois Democrat Party Rep. Marie Newman may have violated federal law
Newman settled a lawsuit brought by an adviser and both signed NDAs, but the OEC detailed "substantial reason" for the House committee to subpoena Newman's former adviser as it conducts its review.
Crime
Man with connections to Illinois State Police found dead in car with unknown woman
A witness discovered a vehicle parked on the street with a 31-year-old female victim and a 30-year-old male victim inside with gunshot wounds to their heads.