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NFL Trade Deadline: Should the Chicago Bears make a splash? Here are a few targets

Primetime Bears, Vikings Undefeated and Packers Whine About Flags | 1st And North Cassie Carlson and the NFC North crew break down all the major action across the best division in football. We recap Week 7 around the division and preview the week ahead. The undefeated Minnesota Vikings put their...

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La Salle library offers puzzle race and shark movie screening in November

The La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., will hold several events and programs in November.The library is participating in a Battle of the Bookshelves Food food drive beginning Monday, Nov. 2. The La Salle Public Library will compete with the Peru Public Library to raise food donations. The...

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Winterland at Gallagher Way announces opening date

CHICAGO — Gallagher Way is bringing back Winterland again this upcoming holiday season and announced its opening date. Winterland kicks off on Friday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. It will run through New Year's Eve. Highlights include the return of the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, the Gallagher Ice Rink,...

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Chicago man accused of abusing, grooming 15-year-old

CHICAGO — A Chicago man is accused of sexual abuse and grooming a 15-year-old old boy. Andre Jackson, 56, was arrested Monday in the 700 block of East 111th Street by Chicago police and US Marshals. According to police, Jackson presented himself as a basketball coach and then groomed and sexually...

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Chicago man who posed as basketball coach charged with grooming, soliciting teen boy, police say

The Brief Andre Jackson, 56, was arrested Monday on felony charges of indecent solicitation/aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming.Police say Jackson presented himself as a basketball coach and targeted a 15-year-old boy over several months earlier this year.Jackson was due in court...

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Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 413: CCL Round 1 Playoff Preview: Does the CCL dominate again?

Listen to "Podcast: CCL Round 1 Playoff Preview: Does the CCL dominate again?" on Spreaker. Hosts Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview how CCL teams will do in the first round of the 2026 IHSA football playoffs and more on the latest podcast.Subscribe to us here in Apple PodcastsSubscribe to us on...

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2026 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 2A playoff analysis and picks

Round of 32 matchupsEastland-Pearl City (5-5) at Port Byron Riverdale (9-0): Eastland-Pearl City has one of the most deceptive records in the field having cut its teeth on tough competition in the NUIC Conference and was one of multiple league teams that forced running clocks in Round 1. Top-seeded...

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Escape the crowds at these scenic fall color spots in northern Illinois

Fall is almost here, and the leaves will soon be changing colors, bringing the seasonal vibrant beauty to life. Some of northern Illinois’ most picturesque fall scenery can be found off the beaten path. From quiet state parks and scenic river bluffs to hidden prairies and local forest preserves,...

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Police and FBI presence in suburban Dixmoor neighborhood, yellow tape

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Large police, FBI presence in suburban Dixmoor neighborhood

In the quiet suburban streets of Dixmoor, a sense of urgency filled the air as law enforcement swarmed the neighborhood, creating an atmosphere thick with tension and curiosity. Residents peered from behind curtains, their hearts racing as they wondered what was unfolding just outside their front...

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Keisha Patel, Illini Current Sports Reporter

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'Dancing with the Stars' recap: 2 eliminations, 1 perfect score on 'Horror Movie Night'

As the lights dimmed and the haunting music filled the ballroom, the excitement was palpable. Dancers transformed into eerie characters, showcasing not just their skills but their creativity on this spooktacular night. It was Halloween week on the television show "Dancing with the Stars," a night...

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Crystal Lake South and Rockford Boylan players in intense IHSA Class 2A Sectional boys soccer semifinal action.

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Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Boylan, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal

Under the crisp autumn sky, a palpable tension hung heavy in the air, a silent prelude to the high-stakes drama about to unfold. What transpired on the soccer field between Crystal Lake South and Rockford Boylan was more than just a game; it was a visceral battle of wills, a testament to youthful...

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Intense moment from IHSA Class 2A boys soccer semifinal between Crystal Lake Central and Geneva

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Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Geneva, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal

In a high-stakes showdown at the Mercyhealth Sportscore Complex, the air crackled with an energy that felt more like a scene from a classic sports film than a typical boys soccer semifinal. Crystal Lake Central’s Alfredo Rojas, a determined force on the field, battled fiercely against Geneva’s...

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Huntley boys soccer advances to sectional finals with shutout win, St. Charles East falls in penalty kicks

When the ball entered the box, Tyler Murray’s mind drifted toward last year. In 2025, Huntley led St. Charles North by two goals in the sectional semifinals before falling by two goals in overtime. Flash forward one year and three days later, it was the same postseason round against the same...

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