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Boys basketball: Baumann's big night lifts Aurora Christian over Wheaton Academy
Boys basketball: Baumann's big night lifts Aurora Christian over Wheaton Academy
Senior guard Jacob Baumann scored 8 of his game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter, including 6 consecutive free throws in the last 2 minutes, to help lift Aurora Christian's basketball team to a 54-50 road victory over Wheaton Academy Friday night in West Chicago.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Boys basketball: Baumann's big night lifts Aurora Christian over Wheaton Academy
Boys basketball: Palatine survives Rolling Meadows' comeback
Boys basketball: Palatine survives Rolling Meadows' comeback
No wins come easy in the Mid-Suburban league, especially on the road.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Boys basketball: Palatine survives Rolling Meadows' comeback
Hoerner, Shaw react to Cubs adding Bregman, uncertainty about their futures
Hoerner, Shaw react to Cubs adding Bregman, uncertainty about their futures
Before the Cubs Convention began Friday, Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw reflected on the additon of Alex Bregman and how that may affect their roles.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Hoerner, Shaw react to Cubs adding Bregman, uncertainty about their futures
Brind'Amour hits game-winner for Wolves in final seconds
Brind'Amour hits game-winner for Wolves in final seconds
The Chicago Wolves began a stretch of seven road games in nine contests by defeating the Admirals 5-4 on Friday night in Milwaukee.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Brind'Amour hits game-winner for Wolves in final seconds
Four arrested fleeing from police in unrelated incidents
Four arrested fleeing from police in unrelated incidents
In line with DuPage County's efforts to charge anyone accused of attempting to flee from police, officers with the Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst and Glen Ellyn Police Departments arrested four individuals Thursday night.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Four arrested fleeing from police in unrelated incidents
Cubs honor two memorable winners, add Davis, Lester to hall of fame
Cubs honor two memorable winners, add Davis, Lester to hall of fame
On opening night of the Cubs Convention, the team announced Jody Davis and Jon Lester as the two new members of the team’s hall of fame.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Cubs honor two memorable winners, add Davis, Lester to hall of fame
'He did so much for the community': Warrenville mourns beloved public servant
'He did so much for the community': Warrenville mourns beloved public servant
Warrenville officials and residents are mourning the Tuesday death of a beloved community service and animal control officer.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
'He did so much for the community': Warrenville mourns beloved public servant
Making a run for it: Bears will want rushing game to carry the load in Sunday's playoff game
Making a run for it: Bears will want rushing game to carry the load in Sunday's playoff game
The Bears will face a tough team Sunday in their playoff game against the Rams. Los Angeles spent most of the season as a Super Bowl favorite with one of the best offenses in the NFL.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Making a run for it: Bears will want rushing game to carry the load in Sunday's playoff game
'A giant' and 'friend' of Vernon Township, former state senator Bill Peterson dies
'A giant' and 'friend' of Vernon Township, former state senator Bill Peterson dies
Longtime Vernon Township supervisor and former state senator William E. “Bill” Peterson Jr. of Long Grove died Jan. 11 at age 89 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:51 PM
'A giant' and 'friend' of Vernon Township, former state senator Bill Peterson dies
Pritzker signs 'Clean Slate' act to help those with nonviolent criminal records
Pritzker signs 'Clean Slate' act to help those with nonviolent criminal records
Over 1.7 million Illinois adults will be eligible to have their nonviolent criminal records automatically sealed after Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed the long-debated ‘Clean Slate’ Act.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Pritzker signs 'Clean Slate' act to help those with nonviolent criminal records
Other than DB McCloud, Bears look healthy for Sunday's game vs. the Rams
Other than DB McCloud, Bears look healthy for Sunday's game vs. the Rams
The Chicago Bears will be relatively healthy when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Other than DB McCloud, Bears look healthy for Sunday's game vs. the Rams
Authorities: Rosemont man was trafficking guns, drugs throughout suburbs
Authorities: Rosemont man was trafficking guns, drugs throughout suburbs
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group arrested a Rosemont man in Deerfield Thursday following an investigation of his suspected involvement in selling cocaine and firearms in both Lake and Cook counties.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Authorities: Rosemont man was trafficking guns, drugs throughout suburbs
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley pulls in campaign cash for 2027 mayoral race
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley pulls in campaign cash for 2027 mayoral race
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is raising significant cash for a 2027 mayoral bid in Chicago.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:22 PM
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley pulls in campaign cash for 2027 mayoral race
Upcoming debates set for 8th Congressional District primaries
Upcoming debates set for 8th Congressional District primaries
More debates are planned in the coming weeks for both the Democratic and Republican candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District seat.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Upcoming debates set for 8th Congressional District primaries
Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forum
Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forum
Seven of the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi debated issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy at National India Hub in Schaumburg Thursday.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forum
With Rams-Bears' frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?
With Rams-Bears' frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?
Attending Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears divisional round game at Soldier Field in Chicago won’t be for the weak. Accuweather’s evening forecast in the Windy City has a projected low temperature of two degrees with a real feel of minus-23, as well as some flurries to top it off.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
With Rams-Bears' frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?
Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional race
Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional race
A candidate challenging veteran U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination in the largely suburban 5th District has withdrawn.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional race
As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?
As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?
While the club doesn’t necessarily view a Nico Hoerner trade as a likely outcome, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn’t outright reject the possibility. And though Matt Shaw could excel in a super-utility role, Chicago’s front office is constantly looking at ways to create added value, manage payroll considerations and continue building for the future.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?
Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team pride
Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team pride
The Bears’ playoff run has fans celebrating in unique ways. Here is a look at a few of them.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team pride
Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. Charles
Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. Charles
The husband-and-wife team behind The Graceful Ordinary restaurant in St. Charles is bringing two new concepts to town.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. Charles
'We cannot fumble this opportunity': Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois
'We cannot fumble this opportunity': Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois
Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia on Friday urged Illinois legislators to pass property tax break legislation to support a Bears stadium redevelopment. Without it, he warned that Illinois could lose the Bears to Indiana.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
'We cannot fumble this opportunity': Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois
New lease on life for Raue: Crystal Lake Center for the Arts' weathers hardships, rebuilds programming
New lease on life for Raue: Crystal Lake Center for the Arts' weathers hardships, rebuilds programming
After two years of uncertainty, the Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has secured a new building lease with the city as operators move forward with rebuilding programs.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
New lease on life for Raue: Crystal Lake Center for the Arts' weathers hardships, rebuilds programming
Lines are blurred between good and bad cops in 'The Rip'
Lines are blurred between good and bad cops in 'The Rip'
Lines between cop and criminal get murky in Joe Carnahan’s “The Rip,” a crime thriller set across one foggy Miami night, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Lines are blurred between good and bad cops in 'The Rip'
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'