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1 week ago

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani goes hitless in 4th straight game for the 1st time since 2022

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals that he believes in his star to “come out of it at some point.”

1 week ago

Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list

“I think we are getting healthy,” manager Craig Counsell said. “We still got to perform, and we've performed really good the last two and a half weeks.”

1 week ago

Nearly half of Munetaka Murakami’s hits have been homers. It takes a lot to sustain that

The 26-year-old infielder from Japan is tied with Aaron Judge for the major league lead with 13 home runs.

1 week ago

A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities

Their research shows that shaded areas in urban environments can be up to 36 degrees cooler.

2 weeks ago

Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.

2 weeks ago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

2 weeks ago

Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

2 weeks ago

ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’

"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."

2 weeks ago

Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters

Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Wednesday the amendment won't pass this session, to allow time for legal experts to review the court ruling.

2 weeks ago

Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same

Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.

2 weeks ago

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz

Commission says it will make referrals for prosecution of agents to Cook County State’s Attorney.

2 weeks ago

Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit

The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.

2 weeks ago

White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list

Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”

2 weeks ago

The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams

The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.

2 weeks ago

McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.

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