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Evanston Wildkits cross country team running together on a scenic course, showcasing teamwork and determination.

ETHS boys cross country: Praeuner leads Kit runners to sectional

In the crisp air of a Saturday morning, the tension of the Illinois High School Association Class 3A Niles West Regional race hung like mist over the runners. Evanston junior Andrew Praeuner, a fierce competitor, found himself just one-tenth of a second shy of an individual championship, a mere...

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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

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the roar of excited fans filled the air at the McHenry Outdoor Theater, where the Chicago Bears made history with their first-ever takeover. The sold-out crowd buzzed with anticipation, a testament to the deep-rooted passion for the team that unites this...

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Children eagerly participating in fall science experiments at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shares fall experiments

As the crisp autumn air settles over Chicago, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry invites families to immerse themselves in a world of wonder through a series of fall experiments. Children, their eyes wide with curiosity, gather around tables filled with colorful materials, each project a...

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Trio Globo with Howard Levy to perform two shows at Studio5

Trio Globo, an acoustic chamber jazz and world music group, is playing at Studio5 on Oct. 30. It s the first time the group will grace the Studio5 stage and it s their only Chicago-area performance, but member Howard Levy, who lives in Evanston, has played at Studio5 and other local venues several...

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A decade after his first bid, Jeff Smith enters mayor’s race in final minutes of filing

Jeff Smith speaks during public comment at a City Council meeting in January 2025. Credit: Richard Cahan Attorney and frequent city critic Jeff Smith filed to run for mayor in the final minutes of the filing period Monday afternoon, becoming the sixth and final candidate on the Feb. 23 primary...

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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

As the sun broke through the clouds over Lake Forest, a palpable mix of determination and relief was etched across Montez Sweat’s face as he stepped onto the practice field. The once-highest-paid player on the Chicago Bears, he returned not just to the game, but to his teammates, ready to reclaim...

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Vintage photo of Joey Cusumano, a Chicago mobster, in Las Vegas.

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Death of mobster Joey Cusumano signals end of Chicago era in Las Vegas

In the shadowy corners of Las Vegas, where neon lights flicker like the secrets of its past, the death of Joey Cusumano marks the close of a chapter steeped in intrigue and danger. At 90, he leaves behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of the city he helped shape, a legacy that now fades into...

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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears pass rush was without Montez Sweat for two games as he served a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.He spoke for the first time since his reinstatement, and vowed to move forward."I take everything that comes with it," Sweat said. "The only thing I can do now is move...

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance

The legal dispute stems from the band's opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group's 2006 hit "Teenagers."

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Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive lineman, returns from suspension.

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Montez Sweat says he'll have to ‘live with' suspension after his return

Montez Sweat stands before reporters, a mix of relief and introspection etched on his face. After a two-game suspension, he reflects on the weight of accountability and the unintentional missteps that can shadow a career, a moment of candid vulnerability that resonates far beyond the confines of...

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Caleb Williams fined $11,000 for his cleats, shoe company picks up the tab

CHICAGO (WGN) — Caleb Williams helped lead the Chicago Bears to a primetime victory over the New England Patriots last Thursday, earning him and his team well-deserved national praise for their performance. But off the field after the game, something much more inconspicuous played out over the...

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