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From left: U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, former U.S. Rep. Marie Newman and Joey Ruzevich.

‘A breath of fresh air’: Years after losing to Casten, ex-Rep. Marie Newman backs his latest challenger

Former U.S. Rep. Marie Newman has endorsed a politcal newcomer over U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th District seat.

The Bears' Jaquan Brisker celebrates with fans after beating the Green Bay Packers on Saturday in Chicago.

Bears clinch playoff berth with Lions loss

The Bears clinched their first playoff berth since 2020 on Sunday night.

Kansas lawmakers are poised to vote Monday on a proposal that could lure the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line from Missouri.

Kansas lawmakers to vote on proposal to lure Kansas City Chiefs with new stadium across state line

Kansas lawmakers are poised to vote Monday on a proposal that could lure the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line from Missouri, and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium with a new facility capable of hosting major year-round events.

People at the Barrington station on the Union Pacific Northwest line cheer the arrival of the Operation North Pole train Saturday. Operation North Pole organized an all-day party, including a train ride from Des Plaines to Crystal Lake, for the families of children who have serious or life-threatening medical conditions.

Choo-choo cheer: Operation North Pole train ride, party brightens holiday for families of children battling illness

There was a snowball fight on a Metra train Saturday. But not only was it OK, it was encouraged, because the train was full of children, firefighters, police and others en route to see Santa Claus.

Security Supervisor John Raftery shows the Naloxone Nasal Spray available in a wall-mounted box at the Schaumburg Township District Library. A new Illinois Department of Public Health standing order is making it easier for public libraries to stock opioid overdose reversing drugs like Narcan.

Illinois libraries step into life-saving role as new law expands access to Narcan

Some Illinois public libraries will be required to stock drugs reversing opioid overdoses and train staff members in their use on Jan. 1, though many others without the same mandate are taking the opportunity to join the effort voluntarily.

Alexander W. Maegdlin

West Dundee man sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to soliciting teen

A West Dundee man accused of using Facebook Messenger to solicit a 14-year-old Fox River Grove child to perform a sexual act has been sentenced to prison for four years, court records show.

The Blackhawks' Frank Nazar will miss approximately four weeks, according to head coach Jeff Blashill, after being hit in the face with a puck.

Dietz: A Q&A with concerned Blackhawks fans

John Dietz: After a scintillating start, things have suddenly gone from bad to worse to downright depressing for the Blackhawks.

Police investigating overnight shooting in Elgin

Elgin police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an early Sunday morning shooting.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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