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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood will coach in his first Final Four on Saturday night against Connecticut.

Worth the wait: Final Four trip should silence all Underwood doubters

This trip to the Final Four should end any complaints about Illinois coach Brad Underwood, a basketball lifer who finally hit the big time.

East Maine School District 63 officials are considering putting a $163 million facilities improvement plan on ballots in November.

East Maine District 63 may seek tax hike for $163 million improvement plan

East Maine School District 63 residents can learn about a $163 million facilities improvement plan at public meetings this month.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson speaks to reporters at the NFL football annual meetings, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Bears coach Ben Johnson reflects on what he learned in his first season with the team

A one-on-one interview with Bears coach Ben Johnson from the NFL annual meeting in Phoenix.

Hersey’s Charlie Pomis tries to get past DePaul Prep’s Blake Choice in the IHSA Class 4A supersectional game last month at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

How do the Herald Cup standings look after the winter season?

How do the Herald Cup standings look after the winter season?

Kat Abughazaleh

‘Just the start’: After losing 9th congressional race, Abughazaleh to keep campaign office open as aid and activity hub

Unsuccessful in her recent congressional campaign, Kat Abughazaleh on Thursday revealed she’ll remain an active community organizer in the Chicago area.

The Starch Madness loaded fries at Old Town Pour House are topped with pimento cheese gravy, smoked brisket, cheese curds, Fresno chilies, pickled red onion and green onions.

Where to watch the Final Four in the suburbs

The Final Four of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments is almost here. With the Fighting Illini men’s team in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, Saturday’s game is huge. When it comes to watching the games, you need the perfect atmosphere: big screens, cold drinks and the electric energy of fellow fans cheering ILL.

Hegseth forces out Army’s top general, two other senior officers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top officer to step down and retire, defense officials said Thursday, an extraordinary move amid the war with Iran and the latest in a series of clashes between the Pentagon chief and the service’s senior leadership.

A new 7 Brew is likely coming to the Prairie Centre area in St. Charles. Pictured is a current location in Naperville.

‘Going to be crazy for this coffee’: 7 Brew continues resurgence of former mall area in St. Charles

With lines of customers frequently wrapping around their buildings, a proposed 7 Brew coffee and energy drink hotspot should continue the revitalization of the former mall property in St. Charles.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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