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A father with children in the Carterville school district addresses officials during a board of education meeting about why they had not acted sooner to place an assistant football coach, accused of sexual abuse, on leave. (Photo by Lylee Gibbs, Saluki Local Reporting Lab)
Crime
2 months ago
Carterville coach at center of sexual abuse investigation has history of disciplinary action

Questions raised about whether district acted quickly enough in light of a 2009 suspension, more recent tips of misconduct.

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Sports
2 months ago
Blackhawks D Louis Crevier and F Andrew Mangiapane sidelined by injuries

Crevier, a seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft, has become a steady performer for Chicago in his third NHL season.

Sports
2 months ago
AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

Here’s a look at one of baseball’s most unpredictable divisions heading into opening day.

Sports
2 months ago
NL Central Preview: Loaded Cubs going for the division title, but Brewers and Reds are lurking

Bregman is hoping to lead the Chicago Cubs to their first Central title since 2020 after signing a $175 million, five-year contract with the North Siders in free agency.

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki bats against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
Sports
2 months ago
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki has a minor knee ligament strain and be will evaluated further, manager says

Suzuki got hurt in Japan’s 8-5 loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal Saturday night in Miami.

Bettors gather at the DraftKings betting kiosks at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Despite having one of the most aggressive tax structures, Illinois still ranks third in the U.S. in sports betting revenue (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Erika Tulfo)
IL State News
2 months ago
Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers

Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle.

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki bats against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
Sports
2 months ago
Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Chicago […]

The sun sets on the press box of the Lion’s Field football stadium at Carterville High School on March 3, 2026, in Carterville, Illinois. (Photo by Lylee Gibbs)
Crime
2 months ago
Carterville football coach on leave is subject of investigators’ subpoenas

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Board of Education sent requests for personnel records of the employee.

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