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UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) steals the ball away from Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) as guard Braylon Mullins (24) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Is Hurley hubris a missing ingredient for Illini? No, but UConn coach is on a roll

After beating Illinois 71-62 in the national semifinals Saturday, UConn coach Danny Hurley made sure everyone knew he’d be headed to his third title game in four years.

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson speaks at a 2024 news conference in Chicago.

Dietz: How much patience should Hawks have with Davidson?

John Dietz: Patience is a funny thing when it comes to rebuilds. With the Blackhawks, some fans are OK with GM Kyle Davidson playing the long game. Others, however, are either fed up or downright disgusted.

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras, with Artistic Director and Youth Symphony Conductor Matthew Sheppard, will host a 50th anniversary concert April 18 in Glen Ellyn.

‘Thrilling and exciting’: Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras to mark 50 years with anniversary concert

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras will host its 50th anniversary concert April 18 in Glen Ellyn. More than 400 student musicians from roughly 70 communities will perform.

A horse was rescued from a flooded creek near Marengo Saturday.

Horse rescued from floodwaters near Marengo after hours-long effort

A horse was rescued from floodwaters at Coon Creek area near Marengo Saturday in a challenging, hours-long operation.

Mount Prospect manufactured home fire believed accidental

A fire at a manufactured home near Mount Prospect is believed accidental.

A three-story, six-unit apartment building has been proposed for this lot at 268 Seventh St. in Wheeling.

3-story apartment building again proposed for vacant Wheeling lot

For the second time in as many years, a six-unit apartment building has been proposed for a vacant lot in Wheeling.

Jannie Perry, 42, was sentenced to the maximum 45 years for the murder of her 6-year-old son Damari.

Woman sentenced to maximum 45 years for murder of her 6-year-old son

A 42-year old woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering her six-year old son who became unresponsive after being placed in a cold shower for an extended time.

It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

HOUSTON — The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record. Launched last week on h...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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