Moncada powers White Sox past Athletics 10-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Yoan Moncada broke out of a slump with a three-run homer and six RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series.
Winker, Votto lead Reds from five down to 8-6 win over Cubs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Pitcher Mike Lorenzen connected for a pinch-hit homer to begin Cincinnati’s comeback and Jesse Winker added a pinch-hit three-run homer in a big seventh that sent the Reds over the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on
Canucks acquire Kero for Chaput in trade with Blackhawks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – The Vancouver Canucks have acquired center Tanner Kero from the Chicago Blackhawks for center Michael Chaput.
Murder trial starting over Chicago-area woman’s 1973 death
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) – A Texas man’s defense attorney says he’s eager to face trial on charges that he killed his wife 45 years ago in a staged car crash in suburban Chicago.
Black Chicago firefighters open youth mentoring clubhouse
CHICAGO (AP) – A group of black Chicago firefighters have opened a new clubhouse to mentor youth in the city.
Chicago officer arrested after gun incident at suburban bar
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say an off-duty Chicago police officer was arrested after reportedly pulling out a pistol during a confrontation outside a suburban bar.
Illinois license plate leads to online threats of violence
CHICAGO (AP) – A state-assigned license plate in Illinois drew considerable online backlash after one social media user pointed out it’s a symbolic number used by white supremacists.
Association removes Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name from award
CHICAGO (AP) – A division of the American Library Association has voted to remove Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name from a major children’s book award over concerns with how the early-to-mid 20th century author portrayed blacks and Native
Attorney General Madigan receives award from national group
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s work has been recognized by the National Association of Attorneys General.
Bees and honey-making on display July 5 at Dickson Mounds
LEWISTOWN, Ill. (AP) – Bees and their work habits will be the topic of the Tot Time program next month at Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds.
Illinois man’s video sparks testing of potential wolves
INDUSTRY, Ill. (AP) – A western Illinois man’s trail camera video has prompted experts to conduct testing to see whether a wolf pack is living in the area.
AP PHOTOS: Daily life in Russia during the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup has brought hundreds of thousands of international tourists to Russia, but in Moscow and the 10 other host cities, many people have gone about their lives with minimal disruption away from the
Possible discipline bigger worry for Swiss than Costa Rica
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Switzerland is a strong favorite to beat Costa Rica and reach the knockout stage for the third time in the last four World Cups
Brazil World Cup fan arrested in Russia on robbery warrant
MOSCOW (AP) A Russian court official says a Brazilian World Cup fan has been arrested in St. Petersburg as part of an extradition request from Brazil.
Royals make quick stop at The K to face Angels before resuming road trip
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The Latest: Brazil World Cup fan arrested in St. Petersburg
SAMARA, Russia (AP) The Latest on the World Cup (all times local):
Even with 2 wins, Mexico’s place in next round not secure
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Seven teams have won their first two World Cup matches, and six of them are through to the next round.
The Latest: Heat wave means water giveaway at Russia-Uruguay
SAMARA, Russia (AP) With Russia set to play Uruguay in a heat wave, authorities in Samara say they’ll be distributing free drinking water at the stadium.
Iranian fans attempt to disrupt Portugal’s sleep at hotel
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Hundreds of Iranian fans spent several overnight hours surrounding the hotel where Portugal’s national team is based, making loud noises in an attempt to disrupt their opponents’ sleep before a decisive World Cup match
Kangaroo stops play during Australian woman’s soccer match
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) The Australian soccer team competing at the World Cup is called the Socceroos. But a different kind of soccer-roo has dominated a pitch for half an hour in Canberra during a women’s match.