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Glenbard North’s Jackson commits to Northwestern

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Glenbard North's Justin Jackson, here heading for the end zone after catching a touchdown pass in the Class 8A state semifinals against Loyola last fall, has committed to a football future at Northwestern.

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Every mention of another school conjured comparisons to Northwestern. That's when Justin Jackson realized there was no comparison. "I wanted to become part of the Wildcat family," he said. On Tuesday Jackson made it official when the Glenbard North junior running back announced on Twitter he was committing to Northwestern.

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