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En Illinois se han confirmado 309 casos de la enfermedad diarreica causada por la ciclosporiasis, confirmó el Departamento de Salud Pública del estado el viernes. La ciclosporiasis no se considera mortal; es más una molestia que en raras ocasiones podría …

A suspect was arrested Monday after he allegedly shot a Chicago police officer and another person during a hostage situation in Albany Park on the Northwest Side. Police responded around 11 a.m. to a call of a female shot in …

TAMPA, Fla. — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that leaders of the powerhouse league are having “real” conversations about breaking away from the rest of college sports, though that is not the preferred solution. “They’re real,” Greg Sankey …

Moon alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 5:30 to 9 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Financial speculation might be rewarding today. …

A Russian warship was spotted off the Plymouth coast (Picture: Royal Navy / SWNS) A Russian warship carried out a live-fire artillery exercise 40 miles off the coast of Plymouth on Monday. It was monitored by the Royal Navy, who …

ANAHEIM — That was a pain-free hit by pitch for Jo Adell. “That’s one of those you don’t even feel right there, when you get hit by a pitch with a walk-off,” Adell said with a smile after he was …

It doesn’t take a professional auditor to conclude the Illinois Republican Party is stuck in a rut, but the state GOP is hoping one can get them back on the path to relevance. Nearly 12 years removed from their last …

LOS ANGELES — Arthur Kaluma, who stood out for the Lakers during NBA Summer League play this month, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract to remain with the franchise, a league source told the Southern California News Group on …

PHILADELPHIA — Like weekend golfers who only remember the good shots from their latest round in the 90s, Emmet Sheehan has given the Dodgers enough glimpses of his potential to hold on to a spot in their starting rotation. But …

Moth matters Moth Week runs July 19-27. Here are some details on some of the locals in Southern California. Most of us are not too thrilled about moths and blame them for being a nighttime nuisance and their caterpillars eating …

Long Beach saw a 3.7% increase in its homeless population this year compared to 2025, according to the results of the city’s annual point-in-time tally of those without permanent shelter. While the overall number of people experiencing homelessness increased, the …

ANAHEIM — John Mozeliak still doesn’t have the answer to the question that will nag all Angels fans between now and the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The Angels’ interim GM has been on the job for less than a month, …

The new production of the seminal rock musical “Hair” from rapidly rising Kokandy Productions made me remember a famous quote from Yogi Berra: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” I’ve seen a fair number of productions of “Hair,” which …

The way Bob Singh sees it, the taxi industry has drastically changed, but he and other cabbies are still playing by the old rules, struggling to stay afloat as rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft dominate the market. “Financially, it’s …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Be patient with others today because the moon is opposite your sign, which means you will …

ATLANTA — What makes the Dream formidable is easy to identify and much harder to stop. Before Sunday’s game, Sky coach Tyler Marsh could point directly to the stat sheet. Atlanta entered No. 1 in transition scoring, second-chance points and …

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District on Monday, July 20, launched an AI-assisted system that officials say can detect small brush fires 100 yards away and deliver pictures of the flames, their location and even a weather report in three seconds …

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes pitcher Talon Haley in the dugout against Lake Elsinore Storm at Morongo Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Rancho Cucamonga Quakes pitcher Talon Haley pitches against Lake Elsinore …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction. Heritage Auctions announced the results of its Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction on Monday. The lightsaber, used …

PHILADELPHIA — When Mookie Betts hit .375 with a 1.061 OPS over a 17-game stretch in late June and into July, finally raising his season batting average over .200, there were proclamations that the “old Mookie” was back. Betts made …