Amidst a debate over how to quell political violence in America, Illinois elected leaders from both sides of the aisle are calling for a change in tone.
A U.S. congressman and two state senators are offering a $1,000 gift to Francis Howell School District high schoolers to set up Turning Point USA chapters.
Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday. The Brewers still clinched the NL Central title, but they had to wait until the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss at Cincinnati ended less than a half-hour later. Matthew Liberatore (8-12) held Milwaukee’s lineup in check, striking out six in five innings while allowing just one run. Matt Svanson, Ryan Fernandez and Riley O’Brien combined for four scoreless innings of relief. St. Louis recorded only three hits, but also drew seven walks.
Widespread showers and storms are expected through the overnight hours as activity expands from northeast Oklahoma. A few storms this evening will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts.