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Gov. J.B. Pritzker arrives to deliver his budget address to a joint session of the Illinois House and Senate, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Feb. 19, 2020. At center is Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
“I think some guys today were, I don’t know if concern is the right word, but everyone was talking about it, just trying to figure out what exactly was going on and who the positives were and stuff,” Taillon said. “I warmed up by myself out in left field and instead of going in the weight room, trying to avoid confined spaces. I’m past my two week threshold of being vaccinated. So at the same time, I’ll wear my mask and do what I’m supposed to do, but I’m not too panicked about it right now.”
House Republicans, from left, Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois arrive for a news conference March 13, 2019, at the U.S. Capitol. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
Nationwide there are about 121,000 convenience stores that sell about 5,300 gallons per day of gasoline, accounting for about 80% of retail fuel sales. At many stores demand has been two to five times the normal amount, said Jeff Lenard of the National Association of Convenience Stores, in a conference call with reporters. Retailers are even running out of fuel in parts of Florida that are not dependent on the pipeline, he said.
Barnes was fatally shot in Humboldt Park on May 2, according to authorities. Barnes, 34, and a 40-year-old man were on the sidewalk in the 800 block of North Ridgeway Avenue — the same block where Barnes lived — when someone walked up and shot both men, police said at the time. Barnes was shot in the left shoulder and right leg and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 40-year-old was shot in the right arm and lower abdomen but was in good condition, police said. No one has been arrested in the double shooting.
Cubs right-hander Zach Davies couldn’t get through Cleveland’s lineup a third time but again looked good, continuing a strong May as he continues to bounce back from an awful April. Davies allowed one run in 5 ⅓ innings, walking two and striking out four.
The first $10,200 of unemployment benefits per resident — $20,400 for those married and filing jointly — are now nontaxable for returns with an adjusted gross income of less than $150,000, according to a retroactive provision included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
In the last year, DuPage County Animal Services “has received 148 rabbits, primarily from owners surrendering them and accidental litters,” the agency wrote on Facebook. “Spaying and neutering rabbits is a costly and specialized procedure, but it’s so important to their health, temperament, and curbing overpopulation.”
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, right, drives to the basket against Indiana Fever forward Candice Dupree during a game on Aug. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. Parker signed with the Chicago Sky in the offseason after spending the first 13 seasons of her career with the Sparks. (Chris OMeara / AP)
Menu prices are on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said prices in the “food away from home” category were up 3.8% in the 12 months ended in April. Besides increases in beef, poultry and fish prices, restaurants are spending more on labor, safety training and cleaning due to COVID-19, and passing along some of those costs, according to the National Restaurant Association.