PARIS (AP) — A French prosecutor has opened an investigation into suspected racial discrimination after two Muslim women said they were ordered out of a restaurant amid tension over France’s burkinis controversy. Read more » »

Richard Allen is not a careful, polished Jewish communal leader with a seasoned staff operating from a mid-town Manhattan office, ensconced behind a stylized logo, fortified by tax-exempt donations and burnished advisors. Allen is a private businessman. Read more » »

CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago transportation official is to be sentenced after he was convicted of taking bribes to steer $100 million in red-light camera contracts to a Phoenix company.U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall is scheduled to sentence John Bills on Monday in Chicago federal court. Read more » »

HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) — A roadway through a rural stretch of southern Illinois has been named for a 33-year-old Green Beret killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2008. Read more » »

NEW YORK (AP) — Mylan says it will make available a generic version of its EpiPen, as criticism continued to mount over the price of its injectable medicine.The company said Monday that its U.S. subsidiary will put out a generic version of the EpiPen that will have a list price of $300 for a two-pack. It will be available in both 0.15 mg and 0. Read more » »

CHICAGO (AP) — Two people have died and a 58-year-old man is critically injured after a Chicago house fire that authorities are investigating as a possible arson.The Chicago Tribune reports firefighters responded to a blaze that started on the first floor of a two-story home on the southwest side around 12: 40 a.m. Saturday. Read more » »

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times EDT): 11: 50 a.m.Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson says he’s optimistic about getting into the presidential debates, but admits it would be „game over” if he doesn’t make the cut. Read more » »

Mega Millio nsFriday: 10-11-31-41-44Mega Ball: 14 Megaplier: 2Estimated jackpot: $84 million PowerballSaturday: 4-32-48-49-63Powerball: 20 Power Play: 2Estimated jackpot: $154 million Illinois onlySunday Pick 3 midday: 3-5-6 4Sunday Pick 3 evening: Read more » »

„The Murder of Eunice Rockefeller: An Unfortunate Affair,” Russ Fry6 p.m., Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton. Free. 815-589-3925. Adult coloring night6-7: 30 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free. 309-732-7323. „Twelfth Night” (film and discussion with Sister Joan Lescinski)6-9 p.m., Ambrose Hall 243, St. Read more » »

Today is Monday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2016. There are 124 days left in the year. 1866 — 150 years ago: The mail on the Port Byron route has been restored and now runs as before the old contract expired. 1891 — 125 years ago: The music firm of Housel, Woodyatt and Co. announced its dissolution, with Mr. Housel retiring from business. Read more » »