Agriculture
US asks farmers: Can you plant 2 crops instead of 1?
Illinois and midwestern farmers are being asked to do more by the federal government to meet international demand.
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Health
Cook County resident dies of West Nile virus
A Cook County resident in their late 70s has died of West Nile virus in the first human case of the mosquito-borne disease reported in Illinois this year, state health officials said Tuesday.
Cubs
Jansen homers, drives in winner in 11th as Jays beat Cubs
Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and singled home the winning run in the 11th as the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Monday night.
Crime
Springfield man gets 55 years for killing deputy US marshal
Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner, 35, was a McHenry County deputy working with a Marshal’s Service fugitive task force when he was killed on March 7, 2019, at a Rockford hotel.
Business
Walmart seeks to dismiss lawsuit by FTC over money transfers
In a 41-page document, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, Walmart laid out a number of what it called legally flawed claims, including that the agency lacked “constitutionally valid authority to sue for money or injunctive relief.”
Chicago Journal
Fed official: New real-time payment system starts summer '23
In development for effectively a decade, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard told a workshop in suburban Rosemont on Monday that she expects the FedNow system to launch between May and July next year.
Chicago Journal
Two shot, 1 killed, directly outside 22nd District station
The offender(s) were so brazen they reportedly briefly stopped in the drive entry of the 22nd District Station's sally port and fired additional shots at the victims.
Chicago Journal
Yelich, Wong HR, Mitchell's 1st hit, Brewers beat Cubs 9-7
Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong each homered for the second straight game and Garrett Mitchell drove in two runs with his first hit as a major leaguer, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 9-7 Sunday.
Chicago Journal
Diamondbacks down scuffling White Sox 3-2 to finish sweep
The White Sox, who allowed 17 runs in the first two games of the series, have lost nine of 11 and dropped two games under .500. They heard a smattering of boos as they left the field.
Chicago Journal
EPA waives fuel rule in 4 states, including Illinois, after Indiana refinery fire
The Environmental Protection Agency temporarily lifted a federal rule for fuel sales in four states in response to a fire last week at an Indiana oil refinery that could affect prices and supply.
Chicago Journal
Fields throws 3 TD passes in half, Bears edge Browns 21-20
Fields threw three touchdown passes in the first half, leading the Chicago Bears to a 21-20 win in their exhibition finale over the Browns, who got their first in-game look at substitute starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett on Saturday night.
Illinois Politics
Illinois voters may opt to vote-by-mail in all elections
Illinois voters have the chance to sign up to send their ballots for November and spring elections by mail — forever. Elections officials are sending applications for permanent permission to vote by mail to each of the state’s 8 million registered voters.