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Nationals acquire Curtis Mead from White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith
Mead, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday, was signed by Philadelphia as an international free agent in May 2018.
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Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
Illinois never led in the first half but took its first lead just after halftime.
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Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants
The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad.
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Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries
The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.
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Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says
Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
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Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.
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A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.
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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."
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Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers
If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year's growing season.
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Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
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Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals
ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.
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Teamsters who drive for First Student Inc vote to authorize a strike
Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement with First Student Inc. isn't reached by the end of March.
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Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again
Illinois retailers say they need to know soon whether to purchase ethanol-infused E15 gasoline for summer use.
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Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Cook County state’s attorney calls demand ‘baseless,’ claims effort would backfire.
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Top Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut at the Islanders
Coach Jeff Blashill wants Frondell, who turns 19 in May, to “capitalize on the confidence he has coming into the league.”
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Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike
The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.
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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
The Fighting Illini men are in the "Sweet 16."
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TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
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Pritzker says Bears megaproject bill is in hands of state legislature
"It is a pretty good deal that's been put on the table that I think seems to have support broadly by the Bears ownership," Pritzker said.
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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC
Mesa, AZ (AP) – Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a…
