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Baseball batter in gray swings at a pitch as a red‑gear catcher and umpire look on with a crowded stadium in the background, sunny day.
Sports
4 months 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.”

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia throws out Pittsburgh Pirates' Joey Bart at first base during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
4 months 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.”

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami bats during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, May 3, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Sports
4 months 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.

Weather
Local
4 months 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.

Veterans attend a ceremony at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.
Local
4 months ago
Dozens gather to honor fallen veterans at Springfield cemetery

“I ask that you remember and sacrifice some suffering endured by their families and loved ones,” said a Gold Star family member.

Ambulance
Local
4 months ago
1 hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Sangamon County

Dust storm may be to blame.

Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
4 months 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.

State Sen. Adriene Johnson talks to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action lobbyist Michael Zirir during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
4 months ago
Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “We are NOT the gas company’s ATM!” at a protest held by consumer, environmental and community activists on Jan. 6, 2026. The group was criticizing Peoples Gas’ filing that sought to raise gas delivery rates in 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
4 months ago
Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG’s office

The $125 million agreement is expected to credit customers $40-50 annually for the next three years.

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