Preview: Brewers at Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers look to close out Players Weekend with a series win over the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers

Upton, Cabrera power Tigers past White Sox 6-3

Justin Upton and Miguel Cabrera hit back-to-back homers in Detroit’s three-run third inning, sparking the Tigers to a rainy 6-3 win against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Cabrera finished with three hits as Detroit won

Rizzo, Hendricks lead Cubs past Hoskins, Phillies

Anthony Rizzo and Tommy La Stella each homered twice, Kyle Hendricks pitched seven strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 17-2 Saturday night despite another home run from Rhys Hoskins. Kris Bryant and Ben

Governor rejects treasurer’s unclaimed life insurance plan

Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his amendatory veto powers to rewrite an unclaimed life insurance benefits proposal backed by the Illinois treasurer. The measure would’ve required insurance companies to compare lapsed policies back to 2000 against federal

Illinois governor rejects 2 employment-related measures

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a proposal limiting what employers screening job applicants can ask, including prior wage or salary history. Rauner rejected the plan Friday, saying he supports the effort but Illinois should follow Massachusetts’

Illinois governor OKs creation of Muslim advisory council

Gov. Bruce Rauner has approved the creation of the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council. The Republican signed the plan into law on Friday without offering comment. The council’s purpose is to advise the governor and legislators on

Sri Lanka wins toss and bats in 3rd ODI vs. India

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) Sri Lanka captain Chamara Kapugedara won the toss and elected to bat first in the third one-day international against India at Pellekele International Stadium on Sunday.