All Stories from December 20, 2024 (Change date)
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Boys basketball: Bench play helps Rolling Meadows take down ProspectDec 20, 2024 8:54 pm - As archrival Prospect came to pay a visit, Rolling Meadows knew how important staying focused to their Friday evening task was as it sought to keep its share of first pla...
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Trump taps West suburban Catholic school leader as next Vatican ambassadorDec 20, 2024 8:53 pm - President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he’ll nominate West suburban Catholic school board leader Brian Burch as the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Burch, ...
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Ron Onesti: Sinatra at 109 … still ‘Ring-a-ding-dinging!’Dec 20, 2024 8:51 pm - Few people in modern history have been as iconic as Frank Sinatra, with as much influence on popular music as he had. His songs are timeless, and his persona was legendary. I recently came across some vintage pics of “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” and it reminded me just how much he was a part of my “inner culture.”
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Bears injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Gervon Dexter, Teven Jenkins questionable against LionsDec 20, 2024 6:41 pm - The Chicago Bears' Jaylon Johnson, Gervon Dexter, Braxton Jones and Teven Jenkins were all listed questionable for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.
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Lakes grad Sullivan has been at heart of North Central’s defensive destructionDec 20, 2024 6:28 pm - Being sent home from school during the pandemic actually helped Lakes High School grad John Sullivan become a star defensive lineman for North Central.
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Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed itDec 20, 2024 5:36 pm - Penn State and SMU head into the College Football Playoff with the weight of history on their shoulders. This is the Nittany Lions' best shot at making a run at a national title since the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal tarnished the program 13 years ago. SMU is still perhaps best known for being given the death penalty by the NCAA in the 1980s for illegally paying players. Former Nittany Lions give coach James Franklin credit for bringing the program back to prominence. Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee says the work to restore SMU's reputation began long before he arrived in 2022.
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Giannoulias debuts new drive-through DMV in Lombard, a first for IllinoisDec 20, 2024 5:06 pm - Do you want fries with that sticker? New Lombard DMV has drive-through service.
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Sosa, Cubs appear to have made up, the question is will anyone care?Dec 20, 2024 4:35 pm - Sammy Sosa and the Cubs appear to have reconciled. We shall see how this goes, or even if anyone still cares. The Cubs are willing to bend and Sosa is willing to be bent, and Cub fans may wonder what difference any of it makes.
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New Year’s Eve family party at Sullivan center in Vernon HillsDec 20, 2024 4:33 pm - Celebrate New Year’s Eve family-style from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. The Vernon Hills park District ev...
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League of Women Voters to host Glen Ellyn’s ‘State of Village’Dec 20, 2024 4:32 pm - On Thursday, Jan. 16, League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn hosts a "State of the Village" community meeting with village officials providing updates and taking questions.