Amid growing angst, anxiety and even annoyance over the continued sketchy details surrounding the Trump administration’s threats to deploy forces into Chicago, Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday said he expects federal agents to assemble here by the end of the week, and suburban officials have been told to expect about 300 immigration agents to be sent to the area as part of … [Read more...] about Gov. JB Pritzker expecting federal ‘actions’ by weekend as local officials brace for 300 immigration agents
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Former Cubs prospect switches sides in crosstown waiver drama
After being designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs earlier this week, Ben Cowles has landed with the Chicago White Sox. … [Read more...] about Former Cubs prospect switches sides in crosstown waiver drama
White Sox Claim Ben Cowles
The White Sox announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. They already had multiple 40-man roster vacancies, so no corresponding transactions were needed. The White Sox’ 40-man roster is now up to 39 players. Cowles, 25, has a good minor league track record overall but is having a down year. … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Ben Cowles
Batavia City Council approves revised energy policy meant to guide future of electric utility
Batavia is getting an updated energy policy meant to guide how the city will provide electricity to residents in the future, after the City Council OK’d a revised version of it at its meeting on Tuesday. The policy is meant to address considerations like whether the city should own its power generation assets or contract for them, whether the city should get its power locally, … [Read more...] about Batavia City Council approves revised energy policy meant to guide future of electric utility