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News Minute: Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:00 EDT

Lawmakers gathering in Springfield are expected to move ahead today with plans for a 10-member committee to hammer out a pension reform deal. Governor Pat Quinn intends to call lawmakers back in July to vote on any...

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Illinois sports news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:00 EDT

Marian Hossa's (HOH'-sahz) mysterious injury may have been a turning point in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals but it's hardly unusual in the secretive world of hockey injuries. Players and coaches don't talk...

This Hour: Latest Illinois sports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:06:00 EDT

Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 last night.

Mauer, Doumit lead Twins over White Sox

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:22:00 EDT

Ryan Doumit hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night.

Samardzija pitches Cubs past Cardinals 4-2

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.

Stanley Cup Game 3 draws record viewers for NBCSN

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:00 EDT

The Stanley Cup finals' Game 3 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006.

Penalty-killer Paille steps up offense for Bruins

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:22:00 EDT

His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins.

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:00 EDT

Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.

Illinois makes Lunt transfer official

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:43:00 EDT

Illinois football coach Tim Beckman says quarterback Wes Lunt's transfer from Oklahoma State is official.

Evansville guard looking to transfer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:00 EDT

Guard Jordan Nelson is leaving Evansville and will try to continue his basketball career at another school.

Noah Newman

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:56:00 EDT

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Matt Loveless

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:55:00 EDT

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