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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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

Red 3D word 'BUDGET' with a magnifying glass, implying budget review or analysis
Local
1 month ago
Health costs mean uncertain fiscal future

A new UI report examines what is ahead for state spending.

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Local
1 month ago
CWLP issues water quality report

CWLP passes the test.

Smiling blonde woman in a black top speaking at a podium with a microphone in a meeting room.
Local
1 month ago
Who directs city’s lobbyist?

Jessica Basham indicated the city favored a downtown development bill; Ald. Gregory proposes a lobbyist specifically for the east side.

Weather
Local
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
1 hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Sangamon County

Dust storm may be to blame.

Blue exhibiti​on case with a carved log and a red-headed woodpecker perched on it, an open book, and handwritten text on a blue backdrop; students in red shirts nearby.
Local
1 month ago
Advocating for wetlands through art

A Supreme Court decision removed 90 percent of state wetlands from protected status.

Stress
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
You may not be able to eliminate stress, but you can work to contain it

Dr. Nicole Florence, medical director and bariatrician at the Memorial Wellness Center, says cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in how the body responds to challenges.

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