From the time he first picked up a bat at age 2, Forreston All-State outfielder Carson Akins has been in love with baseball. Particularly hitting.

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Already a fan of Pope Leo XIV? These Rockford, Illinois, natives are hoping their new bobbleheads will be a hit in the new pope's home state.

Page title: This Rockford area home is on the market for $369,900. See photos.