AP: Left fielder Ian Happ saves Cubs with 2 late throws to plate in wild 7-6 win over Brewers in 11
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Left fielder Ian Happ threw out two runners at the plate in extra innings, and the Chicago Cubs pulled out a wild 7-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in
CWLP outlines three phases for returning electricity to 90% of Springfield by this coming Sunday
In Monday’s assessment of the local electricity outages and how best to proceed concerning them, Springfield’s City Water Light and Power has deemed that the plan will entail three phases. With thousands of consumers still without power
BelVita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits recalled following possible peanut contamination, company says
Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A pair of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products have been voluntarily recalled because they have potential “undeclared peanut,” according to the company that makes the biscuits. Mondelēz Global announced the recall on
AP: In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who’s being asked
By GARY FIELDS, MARGERY BECK and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press Millions of Americans will attend parades, fireworks, barbecues and other Independence Day events, celebrating the courage and sacrifices of the nation’s 18th-century patriots who fought for the
Four bodies, including infant, pulled from Rio Grande over 3-day span: Official
Mona Makela Photography/Getty Images (TEXAS) — Four bodies, including that of an infant, have been recovered from the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, since Saturday, according to Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesperson with the Texas Department
AP: Sánchez, Cooper power Marlins to 15-2 rout over Cardinals
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez homered, singled twice and had four RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat St. Louis 15-2 in another short outing by Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright. Jorge Soler and Joey Wendle each doubled twice
Illinois politicians mark one year anniversary of Highland Park mass-shooting with solemn language, ceremony and walk
To mark the one year anniversary of the Highland Park shootings last July 4, some of the most powerful politicians in Illinois came together to express solidarity with the community. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth
Former Illinois GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey to challenge Rep. Mike Bost for 12th District
Former Illinois state senator and gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has filed the appropriate FEC paperwork to run against fellow Republican Mike Bost for his U.S. House seat in the coming 2024 election. According to Politico, Bailey is
Joey Chestnut wins 16th hot dog eating contest after storm delays event
oscar acosta / 500px/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Joey Chestnut won the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 16th time on Tuesday, adding to his record for the most career championships of any eater in
Program helps Illinois farmers and workers keep farming in spite of health challenges
(The Center Square) – Farming has always been the backbone of Illinois. Many workers on the farm experience health challenges. A program is available to help those farmers and workers keep their independence. According to the United