Day: April 18, 2024

Marlins vs. Cubs odds, prediction: MLB picks, best bets for Thursday, April 18

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Coming off a 5-4 West Coast road swing, the Chicago Cubs return home on Thursday night to begin a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. Chicago closed out the trip with a 5-3 victory at Arizona on Wednesday, marking the second straight series win for Craig Counsell’s team. Outfielder Cody Bellinger hit the go-ahead homer in the sixth inning as the Cubs who improved to 11-7 on the season. Marlins vs. Cubs odds Run Line: Marlins +1.5 (-156), Cubs -1.5 (+130) Moneyline: Marlins +132, Cubs -156 Total: Over 7.5 (-115), Under 7.5 (-105) Odds via FanDuel Maximize your Royals vs. […]

One for the Books: Take a closer look at the world around us with real and imagined tales about our planet

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In honor of Earth Day, we’re exploring another 2024 Amazing Book Challenge category: Our Planet. Naperville Public Library’s Amazing Book Challenge encourages adult and teen readers to broaden their reading interests by discovering new subjects, series or authors — something they may otherwise read on their own. Dive into our incredible “blue planet” and celebrate the connection between plants, animals, and people with one of these titles.