3 Illinois prison deaths raise questions about drug use

CHESTER, Ill. (AP) – The deaths of three Illinois prisoners over three days from “probable intoxication” of an unknown substance have raised questions about drug use behind bars and whether inmates are watched closely enough.

Chicago teachers move step closer to strike

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago public school teachers have moved closer to going out on strike with the rejection of an independent fact-finder’s recommendation for a new contract.

Ozuna helps power Cards past Brewers 12-2

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MILWAUKEE (AP) – Marcell Ozuna’s bases-loaded double keyed a six-run second inning and surging St. Louis pounded out a 12-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Steck, Lillabelle Mae “Belle”

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Mrs. Lillabelle Mae “Belle” Steck, 88, of Wataga, Illinois died 5:39 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Hawthorne Inn, Galesburg.