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Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons works out during practice Friday in Lake Forest. (Paul Beaty/AP)

5 things to watch in Bears-Seahawks matchup Monday night

The Bears (5-2) and the Seahawks (4-3) will play Monday at Lumen Field (7:15 p.m., ESPN and The U).

Ex-Chicago FBI boss sues US attorney and Kash Patel alleging he was scapegoated for failed Midway Blitz cases

Four months after being forced into retirement, ex-Chicago FBI boss Douglas DePodesta is suing U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros, Kash Patel and the Department of Justice claiming he was scapegoated for the failed “Broadview Six” prosecution and other Operation Midway Blitz prosecutions.

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70-year-old Wauconda man charged with providing cocaine that led to fatal overdose

A 70-year-old Wauconda man faces a homicide charge in connection with a fatal overdose last year in McHenry County, authorities said.

A Des Plaines resident has pleaded guilty to health care fraud charges stemming from allegations he billed Medicare for $227 million in COVID-19 test kits that were never ordered or delivered, federal prosecutors say. (Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press)

Des Plaines man pleads guilty in $227 million Medicare fraud

A Des Plaines resident pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges stemming from allegations of a $227 million Medicare fraud involving fake COVID-19 tests, authorities said.

Naperville North quarterback Dante Colasante looks for an open teammate during Friday’s game in Naperville. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

‘Edgy’ Tim O’Halloran: Underdog playoff football teams and key names to watch

Rivals prep football expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at area underdog teams and players to watch in the second round of the IHSA playoffs.

Naperville North's Jake Brooks (6) moves the ball upfield Friday during an IHSA Class 8A playoff football game in Naperville. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

IHSA football playoffs: Ranking the best matchups of Round 2

This should be the best weekend of the IHSA playoffs, with plenty of great matchups in Round 2. Mike McGraw gets you started by ranking the most competitive games.

A summary of Daily Herald election endorsements

Here is a summary of the Daily Herald’s endorsements in races of local interest in the Nov. 3 election.

The Long Grove covered bridge was struck by a box truck Saturday afternoon. Depending on who you ask, it was the 78th or 87th collision with the bridge since August 2020. (Broken Bridge Treats)

78 or 87? Long Grove bridge hit again

78 or 87? Either way the Long Grove covered bridge was struck Saturday afternoon for yet another time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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