A bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border passed out of the Indiana House Thursday with the Speaker of the House suggesting that other Midwestern states join Indiana. Indiana House Bill 1008, authored by Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, would establish an Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission to research the possibility of adjusting the boundaries between … [Read more...] about Illinois secession bill passes Indiana House
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Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
The city of Gary has yet another caucus to schedule this year following Wednesday night’s results for the council’s Fourth District seat. Marian Ivey, who was an at-large councilwoman, won against Shanita Starks, a local entrepreneur. Eight precinct committee members were eligible to vote, and the two women were tied after one round of voting. Per Indiana law, Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
Cubs To Designate Alexander Canario For Assignment
The Cubs are designating outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment in order to open a roster spot for Justin Turner, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Canario is out of minor league options and would’ve either needed to break camp with the team or else be designated for assignment (and subsequently waived or traded) at the end of spring training. Canario, 25 in May, came to the … [Read more...] about Cubs To Designate Alexander Canario For Assignment
Cubs announce Shota Imanaga as Opening Day starter in Tokyo
The Cubs have named their 2025 Opening Day starter, and it's about the least surprising announcement possible. The team officially announced Tuesday that left-hander Shota Imanaga will take the mound on March 18 in his home country when the Cubs open their regular season in Japan with the two-game Tokyo Series against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Cubs announce Shota Imanaga as Opening Day starter in Tokyo
The Rundown: Hoyer Improving Team Incrementally, Turner Provides 1B Depth, MLB Testing Automated Ball-Strike System
Cubs GM Carter Hawkins talked about adding incremental wins back in December, and the machinations of this offseason prove that’s the team’s strategy to reach a 90-win projection. Chicago netted at least two wins by replacing Cody Bellinger and Isaac Paredes with Kyle Tucker and, presumably, Matt Shaw. The front office also replaced Kyle Hendricks with Matthew Boyd and revamped … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoyer Improving Team Incrementally, Turner Provides 1B Depth, MLB Testing Automated Ball-Strike System