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Johnny's Blitz Bar & Grill in Westmont, a tribute to Muddy Waters' blues legacy.
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Keeping the Blues Alive in the Hometown of a Legend

In the heart of Westmont, where the echoes of blues legends once filled the air, Johnny’s Blitz Bar & Grill stands as a vibrant tribute to the enduring musical legacy of Muddy Waters. Owner John Dasoqi, a lifelong blues enthusiast, has transformed his passion into a lively gathering place that...

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Finding the Right Fit: Independent Living Options at Oak Crest in DeKalb — Shaw Local News Network
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Finding the Right Fit: Independent Living Options at Oak Crest in DeKalb

Choosing a retirement community is an important decision, and finding the right living space can make the transition more comfortable. At Oak Crest Retirement Center in DeKalb, independent living residents can choose between apartments and duplex homes, each offering distinct advantages depending...

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Sycamore cruises past Belvidere; Dixon holds on in 2nd set to set up rematch of wild 2025 regional final

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Lockport High School soccer team celebrating a goal during a sectional game
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Lockport soccer advances to sectional final: Tuesday’s Herald News Sports Roundup

Johann, Oliver Boentges help Richmond-Burton boys soccer reach fourth straight sectional final — Shaw Local News Network
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Johann, Oliver Boentges help Richmond-Burton boys soccer reach fourth straight sectional final

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Instagram now testing videos up to 90 minutes long in major shift

4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument

Crystal Lake: Residential home goes for $620,000 — Shaw Local News Network
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Crystal Lake: Residential home goes for $620,000

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Chicago Bears fan fest at McHenry Outdoor Theater with families and children
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Chicago Bears bring sold-out fan fest to McHenry Outdoor Theater

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Lockport Plan Commission recommends plans for assisted senior living facility — Shaw Local News Network
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Lockport Plan Commission recommends plans for assisted senior living facility

Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive end, practices in Lake Forest after suspension.
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"Keep moving forward": Bears defensive end Montez Sweat speaks after return from suspension

Families enjoying autumn festivities at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up in Chicago
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Chicago's unusually warm October boosts business at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up

Man holding an orange kitten at an airport, symbolizing unexpected adoption
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Cat distribution system strikes at O'Hare Airport, leading man to fly home with kitten

2 young adults from Elgin killed in Boone County crash; child in car seat survived — Shaw Local News Network
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2 young adults from Elgin killed in Boone County crash; child in car seat survived

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Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles

Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles — Shaw Local News Network
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Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension

Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension — Shaw Local News Network
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Weather-obsessed 3-year-old girl goes as NBC Chicago meteorologist for Halloween

Weather-obsessed 3-year-old girl goes as NBC Chicago meteorologist for Halloween — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Escaped Tennessee inmate's vehicle found in Illinois, manhunt continues

Escaped Tennessee inmate's vehicle found in Illinois, manhunt continues — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Joliet Park District executive director leaving post

Joliet Park District executive director leaving post — Shaw Local News Network
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Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs

Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Service disruptions on CTA Green, Pink lines to continue past Wednesday

CTA Green and Pink Line service disruptions in Chicago
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Portion of Grand Avenue closed in Elmhurst for fatal crash investigation

Emergency vehicles at the scene of a fatal crash on Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, Illinois.
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La Salle to buy former hotel Kaskaskia for $20,000, plans demolition

La Salle to buy former hotel Kaskaskia for $20,000, plans demolition — Shaw Local News Network
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Southerly winds, abundant sunshine to deliver mildest temperatures of coming week — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Southerly winds, abundant sunshine to deliver mildest temperatures of coming week

Putnam County High School volleyball team celebrates a hard-fought victory.
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Photos: Putnam County defeats Earlville in Class 1A volleyball Regional quarterfinals

Pat McAfee smiling and gesturing on an ESPN set, surrounded by bright lights
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University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host

Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses

This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US

Police search for suspect after girl escapes attempted assault on West Side — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Police search for suspect after girl escapes attempted assault on West Side

Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America to see changes after deadly Georgia coaster accident — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America to see changes after deadly Georgia coaster accident

Marian Central, Woodstock North, Trinity Oaks volleyball advance in playoffs: Northwest Herald Monday roundup — Shaw Local News Network
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Marian Central, Woodstock North, Trinity Oaks volleyball advance in playoffs: Northwest Herald Monday roundup

Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison