A new literacy program for children 5 years old and younger is coming to Kane and Kendall counties. On Friday, the Fox Valley United Way opened sign-ups for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Families in Kane County and Kendall County who enroll in the program will be mailed a free book monthly for their child from birth until the age of 5. A $100,000 donation from the Follett … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library coming to Kane and Kendall counties
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Guía para ver unos Grammy
Los Premios Grammy 2025 están a la vuelta de la esquina, lo que significa que es momento de poner en marcha esos planes para ver su ceremonia. La 67ª entrega anual de los Premios Grammy se llevará a cabo el domingo 2 de febrero en la Arena Crypto.com en Los Ángeles, aunque la Academia de la Grabación ha redirigido sus esfuerzos para apoyar en el auxilio tras los devastadores … [Read more...] about Guía para ver unos Grammy
‘People are hiding’: Immigrants stay home from work to avoid potential ICE arrests
When reports surfaced over the weekend that mass deportations could potentially begin in the Chicago area Tuesday, Martin Ramos informed his boss that he was taking time off from work, stocked up on groceries and decided his kids would skip soccer practice this week. Ramos — who emigrated from Guadalajara, Mexico, without the necessary work permits — spent the first full day of … [Read more...] about ‘People are hiding’: Immigrants stay home from work to avoid potential ICE arrests
Alex Bregman, Tigers Reportedly At “Standstill”
Spring training is now just a few weeks away but many free agents are still unsigned, with Alex Bregman arguably being the most notable. The Tigers are one club that have been connected to him but Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that talks are “at a standstill.” At the start of the offseason, MLBTR ranked Bregman the #3 free agent of the winter, behind Juan Soto … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman, Tigers Reportedly At “Standstill”
White Sox Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment
The White Sox announced that right-hander Ron Marinaccio has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for left-hander Martín Pérez, whose one-year deal has now been officially announced. Marinaccio, 29, hasn’t appeared in a big league game for the Sox. He was claimed off waivers from the Yankees with about a week remaining in the 2024 season, but was kept … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment