After a breakout 2024 campaign, Chicago Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge struggled last season. Still, he could play a big role in the team's bullpen in 2026. … [Read more...] about Cubs’ bullpen really needs this bounceback candidate to deliver in 2026
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US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The signing in Ivory Coast’s capital of Abidjan covers areas such as HIV, malaria, maternal and … [Read more...] about US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals
Seven new businesses, including Illinois’ first 99 Ranch Market, to open in Naperville shopping center
Seven new Asian businesses, including the first Illinois location for the national supermarket chain 99 Ranch Market, will be opening their doors at Naperville’s Riverbrook Shopping Center. “We’re aiming for summer,” said Heather Nguyen, development partner at NewQuest Asia-Pacific. “It’s probably going to be the third quarter before a lot of these tenants will open but … [Read more...] about Seven new businesses, including Illinois’ first 99 Ranch Market, to open in Naperville shopping center
Sudden rival emerges as threat to swipe Tatsuya Imai from Cubs at worst possible time
The Chicago White Sox have emerged as a threat to swoop in and sign Tatsuya Imai away from the Chicago Cubs. … [Read more...] about Sudden rival emerges as threat to swipe Tatsuya Imai from Cubs at worst possible time
One for the Books: Top reads, movies, DVDs and games for 2025 at Naperville library
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the most popular items at Naperville Public Library this year. For the first time in a long time, our top circulating item of the year was a nonfiction book. “The Left Them Theory” by Mel Robbins was checked out nearly 800 times! The next closest title was “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore with 549 circulations. Napervillians … [Read more...] about One for the Books: Top reads, movies, DVDs and games for 2025 at Naperville library