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French Open 2025: Doping cases, lingering lawsuit, players seek more Slam money and more to know
With the French Open set to start on Sunday, an argument could be made that the headlines about tennis lately have been as, ...
East Moline Library invites families to summer reading program kick-off
The East Moline Public Library invites families to its Summer Reading Kick-Off from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Hereford Park, where there will be games, giveaways and free food in an all-ages ...
Infant pajamas sold through Macy’s recalled
About 16,300 Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas have been recalled because the elastic on the pajamas’ ankles can be too tight and restrict blood circulation, posing an injury hazard, according to the ...
Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport’s awareness and Paralympic inclusion
Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court. Winning titles is fun, too. The 34-year-old blind ...
The Landing, Bettendorf’s new aquatic center, will make its big splash Saturday
Now that it’s $22 million and a few years later, the City of Bettendorf’s summer and winter hot spots are complete. After a short winter season with the ice rink, the city is excited ...
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
The alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2nd 6 RBI game is one for the Cubs’ history books
No matter where Craig Counsell puts Pete Crow-Armstrong in the Chicago Cubs lineup, the center fielder is producing at a record rate. Crow-Armstrong’s first career grand ...
Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls ‘absolutely gut-wrenching’ moment of seeing George Floyd video
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo vividly remembers receiving a call around midnight from a community activist. The caller told him to watch a video spreading on ...
What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season
No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys. The chain of islands celebrated by singer Jimmy Buffett in his odes to tropical escapism ...
Illinois CPR bill moves forward
A bill to get more people in Illinois confident in practicing CPR heads to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk to sign. Senate Bill 1295 passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate.The ...
Oilers get even with 3-0 win over Stars in Game 2 of the West final
Connor Brown scored after getting hit in the mouth by a skate, Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for his third shutout of the postseason and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 ...
Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Myles ...