Biden won't go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination

The move is the latest example of the pandemic’s sweeping effects on the 2020 presidential election and the latest blow to traditional party nominating conventions that historically have marked the start of fall general election campaigns.

MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams

The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.

Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1. 

Chicago's emergency travel order extended to 4 more states

Chicago added Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota to the list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks as Illinois learned that its own residents must do the same when they travel to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

Black Trump supporter murdered in Milwaukee

A Black Trump supporter who was well known for standing on street corners with "Vote Trump" signs and others with Bible verses was killed on Thursday.

Cubs beat Brewers 9-1

The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 to take two of three in their opening series.

Without fans making noise, Cubs and Brewers shout at each other without leaving dugouts

With no fans in the stands, players can now hear the other team -- and shout at them. During the Cubs-Brewers game, things got testy. "I think this is going to be part of this season," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "Both dugouts can hear each other and umpires can hear everything. There's talking that goes on in game you never hear with all the fans here. It's just part of the game."

Help Wanted: Poll workers, preferably on the younger side

HELP WANTED: Election officials are scrambling to find poll workers for November. In the past, most poll workers have been over 60-years-old, but now, they're looking for younger people more willing to brave the risk of coronavirus.

Kenosha man charged with sharing child porn, stalking

A man from Kenosha, Wisconsin, is facing charges after allegedly posing as a teenager to get nude photos from a girl in the north suburbs and then sending them to her family and friends after she refused to take more.