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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

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shares fall experiments

Cuban coffee trailer serving customers in Cortland, Illinois

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Cuban coffee trailer has Cortland abuzz

Young students intently playing chess at a library tournament, focused on their boards.

Chess tourney for students in K-12 is Nov. 7 in Ashton

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Children bundled in warm winter clothes, smiling in a snowy park

Fritts, ROE 47 to host winter clothing drive Nov. 2-15

As the first chill of winter settles over our Illinois communities, State Rep. Brad Fritts stands at the helm of a heartfelt initiative aimed at warming the hearts—and bodies—of local families in need. With a sense of urgency and profound community spirit, he calls upon residents to rally together...

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

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...

‘The Prophecy Show – A Holiday Rock Spectacular’ coming to Dixon Historic Theatre Nov. 27 — Shaw Local News Network

‘The Prophecy Show – A Holiday Rock Spectacular’ coming to Dixon Historic Theatre Nov. 27

The Dixon Historic Theatre will kick off the holiday season with The Prophecy Show, a premier tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. Known for its powerhouse vocals, intricate electric guitar solos, and elaborate visual effects, The Prophecy Show brings TSO’s iconic...

DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church — Shaw Local News Network

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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church

After an initial proposal went up in smoke, DeKalb city leaders are moving on from considering a proposal for a private club and cigar lounge at the site of a former church and are all in on aiding the development of an event space. The petitioners, Marty and Elisa Boughner, have entered into a...

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Save the date to visit Paramount Theatre — Shaw Local News Network

Save the date to visit Paramount Theatre

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Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, honored as PAC NYC Icon of Culture

Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, honored as 2026 PAC NYC Icon of Culture

Candles flicker at a makeshift memorial in Roseland, Chicago, honoring a life lost to violence.

Man fatally shot in the head in Roseland, police say

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

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

4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

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Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Geneva, Class 2A Rockford Boylan Sectional boys soccer semifinal Huntley boys soccer advances to sectional finals with shutout win, St. Charles East falls in penalty kicks Angel Garnica’s shot sends Glenbard West past Conant in PKs into sectional final

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