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The Orioles trading for Shane Baz and paying a massive price may have hurt the Cubs' chances to trade for a cost-controlled starting pitcher of their own. … [Read more...] about Orioles’ wild Shane Baz trade may have killed key part of Cubs’ offseason plan

The Naperville District 203 School Board has approved a revised summer school program that scales back the number of course offerings, days in session and locations instead of passing along a 20% tuition increase to families. District officials recommended last month that fees be escalated across the board, noting they had not gone up since 2022 but costs for staff, … [Read more...] about D203 board reduces summer school schedule instead of raising fees

The Chicago Cubs' need to overhaul their bench could lead them to a former MVP and once-hated division rival. … [Read more...] about Tyler Austin signing shouldn’t stop the Cubs from chasing this former NL MVP

The Illinois Commerce Commission sliced $25.4 million from ComEd’s $268.5 million rate reconciliation request Thursday, holding down increases customers will pay for electricity delivery next year as supply costs continue to rise. ComEd was seeking the annual reconciliation adjustment to recover extra capital expenses the utility said it incurred above its projected budget in … [Read more...] about ICC lops $25 million off ComEd rate request, striking costs for botched computer system

The Chicago Cubs took a step toward improving their bench, signing former Yankees top prospect Tyler Austin to a major league deal. … [Read more...] about Cubs sign former Yankees top prospect who incited Red Sox brawl