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Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman moves closer to possible IL stint, manager Alex Cora says
Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman could be nearing a trip to the injured list after leaving Friday’s game with right quadriceps tightness, manager Alex Cora said. “He’s getting an ...
Quad City Arts will bring Chalk Art Fest back to downtown Rock Island
Chalk Art Fest will return to downtown Rock Island May 31 and June 1, with activities for people of all ages, a news release says. Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest (OurQuadCities.com) This free, two-day ...
Summer travel may actually be cheaper to certain destinations, expert says
As the tourism industry braces for a rough year, American travelers could luck out by finding good deals or less crowded hot spots.
As Kyle Larson aims for ‘the Double,’ other IndyCar and NASCAR drivers ponder motorsports marathon
NASCAR star Kyle Larson will be taking another shot at “the Double,” one of the most grueling feats in all of motorsports, ...
What we know about the plane crash that killed alternative music executive Dave Shapiro
A plane crash in San Diego that likely killed six people, including groundbreaking alternative music executive Dave Shapiro, happened as the private plane approached an airport ...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes on the idea the last-place club should trade him: ‘Anybody can play GM’
Paul Skenes didn’t hear Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington say that trading the reigning National League ...
Panthers rule Sam Reinhart out for Game 3, after he took shot to knee in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes
Sam Reinhart will not play for the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against Carolina on Saturday ...
Bethany for Children & Families announce new president/CEO
Bethany for Children & Families has announced Lara Ingram will serve as the agency’s new President/CEO, according to a news release. Ingram has more than two decades of experience as a ...
2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to return to Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season
Richard Childress Racing announced Saturday it has picked up the option on Kyle Busch’s contract, meaning the two-time Cup Series champion will be back with the team for the ...
Tips for grilling safety over the Memorial Day weekend
The Memorial Day weekend is considered the official kickoff to summer, and many will be celebrating by firing up the grill. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of ...
‘Duffy the Disney Bear’ is having a moment at Disneyland: Who the heck is he?
In the decades since, the character of Duffy has become “very popular in Japan,” a spokesperson for Disneyland told Nexstar. He’s also a fixture at parks including Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong ...
How you can help Toys for Tots Quad Cities bring holiday magic
The holiday season may be months away, but Toys for Tots Quad Cities needs your help finding a distribution site so they can continue to bring holiday magic to 10,000 kids across the region. Sarah ...