Retailers express uncertainty over how to assess soda tax
CHICAGO (AP) — Some Chicago-area retailers are expressing uncertainty over how they’ll assess a sweetened beverage tax.
Grant to help assess water quality of Waukegan Harbor
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Officials say a suburban Chicago harbor is getting a grant for a project to assess the health of Lake Michigan plankton.
Lawsuit seeks refunds for drivers ticketed for cellphone use
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago is being sued over the way it administers tickets received by drivers caught using their cellphones while behind the wheel.
Retailers appeal ruling dismissing lawsuit against soda tax
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Retail Merchants Association is appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit that temporarily blocked the Chicago area’s sweetened beverage tax.
Ex-lawmaker accuses feds of misconduct, wants charges tossed
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock’s attorneys accuse federal investigators of misconduct in their probe of the Republican and want the charges against him dismissed.
Illinois re-permitting certain rides after Ohio accident
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state of Illinois says it’s in the process of lifting its suspension of the operation of amusement rides similar to the one involved in a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair.
Health insurance exchange rates in Illinois see steep hikes
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois consumers who buy coverage through the Affordable Care Act exchange could see prices increase by as much as 43 percent next year.
University of Illinois utilizes new practice fields
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois football team has kicked off the preseason a little closer to home.
July violence pushes 2017 homicide total past 400 mark
CHICAGO (AP) — July was another dangerous month in Chicago, with 74 homicides reported.
Lester homers as Cubs pound Diamondbacks 16-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester hit his first major league homer and struck out nine to reach 2,000 for his career, helping the Chicago Cubs pound the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-4 on Tuesday night.
Smoak, Donaldson homer as Blue Jays beat White Sox 8-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Smoak hit his 31st homer, Josh Donaldson homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night.
Nelson lifts Brewers to 3-2 victory over the Cardinals
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Nelson finally beat St. Louis with six strong innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Attorneys seek Venus Williams' cellphone in fatal crash
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Attorneys for the family of a 78-year-old Florida man who died after a vehicle crash with tennis star Venus Williams are asking to search her cellphone.
A's-Giants series shifts to San Francisco (Aug 02, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. — When Oakland Athletics rookie Daniel Gossett faced the New York Mets two starts ago at Citi Field, he was as sharp as he has been in his young career.
Angels', Phils' starters both began season in relief (Aug 02, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have faced more decisions about their pitching staff in 2017 than any team could feasibly consider normal.
Rosario, Mets look to even series against Rockies (Aug 02, 2017)
DENVER — Most things went well for New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario on Tuesday in his major league debut at Coors Field.
Sri Lanka captain says he is determined to win 2nd test
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Sri Lanka has a team good enough to beat India in the second test and level the three-match series despite a heavy defeat in the first game last week, captain Dinesh Chandimal said
Brewers' Suter looks to stay hot against Cardinals (Aug 02, 2017)
MILWAUKEE — Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright will throw pitches Wednesday, but they won’t be against the Milwaukee Brewers, who face St. Louis in Game 2 of a three-game series at Miller Park.
Astros aim to overcome injury woes vs. Rays (Aug 02, 2017)
HOUSTON — With the clubhouse still buzzing over the lack of an impact arm added to the rotation or bullpen, the Houston Astros continued to succumb to pitching injuries on Tuesday when relievers Michael Feliz and Tony
Mariners look to ride bullpen to sweep of Rangers (Aug 02, 2017)
ARLINGTON, Texas — Seattle left-hander Ariel Miranda doesn’t have to be great Wednesday night when the Mariners look to complete a sweep of the Texas Rangers.