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Chicago Cubs (47-49, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (48-48, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Adbert Alzolay (4-9, 4.59 ERA, 1.11...

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Monica Abbott pitched a one-hitter, center fielder Haylie McCleney and second baseman Ali Aguilar combined with catcher Aubree Munro to throw out the potential tying run at the...

UNDATED (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers enjoy a large lead in the National League Central right now, but they were never able to beat the worst team in the AL Central this season. The Brewers put togethe...

SEATTLE (AP) - Carey Price remains property of the Montreal Canadiens after the Seattle Kraken passed on the netminder in the NHL expansion draft. Instead, the Kraken selected Panthers netminder Chris...

UNDATED (AP) - USA Basketball expects to have its full 12-man roster available for Sunday's matchup against France. It's the first game for both teams in the Tokyo Olympics. Zach LaVine has been clear...

Meca Sue Peterson, 71, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 pm July 19, 2022 at her residence. Meca was a faithful member of Woodlawn Christian Church. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse f...

In this Q2 recap: U.S. economic growth strong as reopening widens. Europe's recovery picks up steam; Stocks reach new record highs, face new interest rate and inflation landscape. Quarterly Economic U...

Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says online registration for the upcoming 21/22 school year in the Salem Grade School System will begin on Monday, July 26th. Parents will receive a welcome email to th...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Alligators go through a pseudo-hibernation in the winter. And they keep their noses above the surface of the water, so if it freezes over they can...

Gloria Jean Hankins, 76, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away July 13, 2022, at her home in Omega. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home in ...