Kofi Cockburn (21) draws a foul from Joey Hauser (10) in the second half Saturday. | Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Cockburn scored 27 points and Jacob Grandison had a season-high 24 as the Illini held off the Spartans 79-74. EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Illini had lost two of their previous three games, and coach Brad Underwood had questioned their toughness. His players … [Read more...] about Kofi Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past slumping No. 19 Spartans
Sophomore Antoine Glasper leads Collins into playoffs, eyes prep school move
Collins’ Antoine Glasper (1) drives toward the basket against Air Force. | Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Antoine Glasper is one of the city’s most promising young guards. He burst onto the scene as a freshman, posted big numbers in several games and attracted interest from DePaul. The Illinois High School Association’s new state tournament format has the playoffs … [Read more...] about Sophomore Antoine Glasper leads Collins into playoffs, eyes prep school move
20-year-old nursing student found dead on West Side was strangled by man she met online: Prosecutors
A man has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Charisma Ehresman. | Provided Richard Chavez, 24, of Oak Park, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Charisma Ehresman. A 20-year-old nursing student found dead last month on the West Side was killed by a man she recently met online, Cook County prosecutors said in court Saturday. Richard Chavez, 24, … [Read more...] about 20-year-old nursing student found dead on West Side was strangled by man she met online: Prosecutors
Body found near rocks at Promontory Point
A body was found Feb. 19, 2022, near the rocks at Promontory Point. | File photo About 1:15 p.m., marine units found the male’s body on the rocks of Promontory Point in the 5500 block of South Lake Shore Drive. A body was found Saturday afternoon on the lakefront at Promontory Point on the South Side. About 1:15 p.m., marine units found the male’s body on the rocks … [Read more...] about Body found near rocks at Promontory Point
Actor Lindsey Pearlman found dead after going missing in LA
Investigators had sought the public’s help in finding Lindsey Erin Pearlman, 43. | LINDSEYPEARLMAN.COM The cause of death and the circumstances of her disappearance are under investigation. LOS ANGELES — Actor Lindsey Erin Pearlman, who had roles in “General Hospital,” “American Housewife” and other shows, was found dead days after she was reported missing in Los … [Read more...] about Actor Lindsey Pearlman found dead after going missing in LA