Central Illinois

• Alderman pleads not guilty to sex solicitation charge, Springfield State Journal-Register
• Attorney: Beason murder cases likely won't be combined, Bloomington Pantagraph
• Separate investigation will look into officer's actions, Champaign News-Gazette

Chicago area

• Bankruptcy court approves sale of Chicago Cubs, Chicago Tribune

SCOTUS

• Supreme Court will hear appeal of ex-Enron CEO Jeff Skilling, Chicago Tribune