Illinois News Digest
Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in Illinois. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Chicago bureau at 312-781-0500 or chifax@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Central.
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TOP STORY:
PRISON RELEASE-UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Republicans in the General Assembly and local law enforcement are worried because state prison officials have begun releasing undocumented immigrants into local communities after finishing their sentences instead of coordinating with federal immigration officials to detain them for possible deportation. By John O'Çonnor. UPCOMING 600 words.
AROUND THE STATE:
HKC--MINNESOTA-EX-ASSISTANT INVESTIGATION
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota says it is investigating allegations that a former men's hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. The move comes after The Athletic reported on sexual abuse allegations against former assistant Thomas 'œChico'ť Adrahtas over many years, including the season Adrahtas spent with the Gophers in 1984-85. The website reported that several people had gone to the school's athletic director at the time with reports of abuse. SENT: 600 words.
BOOK REVIEW-DRIVING WHILE BLACK
Chuck Berry had his Cadillac. Scholar W.E.B. Du Bois drove his 1920s convertible. African Americans in 1950s Pittsburgh overwhelming preferred their Buicks. By the mid-20th century, a travel revolution struck Black America and allowed African Americans to move freely throughout a land that had once enslaved their great grandparents. But barriers remained, from segregated hotels to sundown towns (that barred African Americans after dark) and white mob violence that endangered black families just trying to visit a National Park. By Russell Contreras. SENT: 500 words, photos.
BUSINESS:
AMERICAN AIRLINES-QATAR AIRWAYS
DALLAS - American Airlines and Qatar Airways said Tuesday they will put aside past hostilities and revive a partnership selling seats on some of each other's flights and splitting the revenue. American says it hopes that the arrangement will boost its ability to sell travel to India and elsewhere in Asia and also to Africa - weak spots in its current network. By David Koenig. SENT: 440 words, photo.
IN BRIEF:
- BLAGOJEVICH LAW LICENSE: A hearing on an attorney's disciplinary effort to revoke disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's law license was held Tuesday.
- MOTHER KILLED: A northwestern Indiana man was charged with murder Tuesday after police said he admitted killing his 91-year-old mother.
SPORTS:
BKN--THUNDER-BULLS
CHICAGO - Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder go for their fourth straight win when they visit Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls. Chicago had dropped eight in a row before Sunday night's 126-117 victory over Washington. By Jay Cohen. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
HKN--BLACKHAWKS-BLUES
ST. LOUIS - The Chicago Blackhawks visit the St. Louis Blues. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts 7 p.m.
BKC--DEPAUL-XAVIER
CINCINNATI - Xavier (17-10, 6-8 Big East) tries for a sweep of DePaul (14-13, 2-12). The Musketeers won at DePaul 67-59 on Feb. 4. By Joe Kay. Game starts at 7 p.m. UPCOMING: 600 words.
Also:
- BKC--NORTHERN ILLINOIS-EASTERN MICHIGAN. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit.
- BKC--DRAKE-LOYOLA CHICAGO. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit.
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