Missouri governor: I had an affair but did not blackmail her
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has acknowledged being "unfaithful" in his marriage but denies allegations that he blackmailed a woman to stay quiet, following a bombshell news report that overshadowed his annual address to the Legislature.
Icy weather to return to northern Illinois Thursday night
Rain and rapidly falling temperatures will lead to icy conditions Thursday night, as a Winter Weather Advisory has been called for most of northern Illinois.
Lawmaker proposes law to let people rescue dogs from hot cars
Illinois state Rep. David Olsen, R-Downers Grove, is pushing a plan to allow people to bust out a car window to rescue a hot dog from a hot car and avoid any criminal liability.
Rockford Rocked Interviews. Beloit’s music Paradise
Since 1986, Paradise Guitars has been the area’s leading authority on all things guitar, even doing bass and drum lessons. Rockford Rocked Interviews catches up with owner Mike Johnston to talk about his 30-year musical journey.
Despite public funds, local gov’ts won’t say what they’re offering Amazon
More than 15 states and cities, including Chicago, Cleveland and Las Vegas, refused requests from The Associated Press to detail the promises they made to try to lure Amazon's second headquarters.
Crews battle large fire at Chicago-area recycling facility
Crews worked through the night to extinguish large fire at a recycling facility in suburban Chicago.
Elderly couple caught with 60 pounds of marijuana arrested again
Although police did not discover a sizable amount of marijuana, Barbara and Patrick Jiron were charged with violating a Nebraska law the prohibits the possession of money associated with manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance.
Blackhawks acquire Anthony Duclair from Coyotes
For almost two years, the Arizona Coyotes tried to trade Anthony Duclair. Now, the Chicago Blackhawks hope he's the right fit for them.
Cubs to open 2018 in Miami; Sox at KC
The Miami Marlins will host the Chicago Cubs in this year's major league opener on March 29, the earliest start in the sport's history excluding international openers.
After gerrymandered maps in NC shot down, GOP vows to fight on
"The General Assembly enacted the plan with the intent of discriminating against voters who favored non-Republican candidates," U.S. Circuit Court Judge Jim Wynn wrote in the majority opinion.
Report warns of Russian meddling in Europe, US
"Never before has a U.S. president so clearly ignored such a grave and growing threat to U.S. national security," the report released by Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland warns.
Girl charged in mom’s slaying to get mental review
A western Illinois girl charged with murder in her mother's slaying will get a psychological assessment to help determine whether she'll be tried as an adult.
Illinois to replace vets’ plumbing amid Legionnaires’ crisis
Gov. Bruce Rauner says the state will replace plumbing at a home for military veterans that's been troubled by Legionnaires' disease.
Blackhawks G Jeff Glass different kind of rookie
It helps that Jeff Glass knows how to compartmentalize the excitement surrounding his story. At the end of the day, it’s about hockey, he says.
Belvidere man gets 2 years in prison for not registering as sex offender
The sentence stems from an investigation of Parks' address on May 24, 2017, when a Boone County deputy attempted to serve him papers.