Ben Knipfer winds up for a pitch in the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team's home game against Schlarman on May 9, 2009. The Hilltoppers knock off the host Spartans 6-3 to win the third place game at the Spartan Baseball Invite. Earlier in the day, SJO lost to Tuscola 4-1 in the tournament opener while Schlarman lost to Driscoll Catholic 10-1 in their first game of the day.
PONTIAC - People everywhere are conquering their cabin fever and are enjoying the great outdoors after a long, bitter winter. But before you head out for that hike, health care experts remind you to take precautions to avoid tick bites. Read more . . .
CHICAGO - An Illinois law professor is weighing in on what she called a "very public and open test of due process" for immigrants being deported from the United States without court hearings. Read more . . .
CHAMPAIGN - In a show of solidarity against President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies, which critics say are harming families and retirement savings, more than a thousand protesters gathered Saturday at West Park near downtown Champaign for the Hands-Off! Mobilization rally. Read more . . .
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