All Stories from October 9, 2025 (Change date)
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Sorting through the Big Ten’s second tier: Who still has a shot at contention?Oct 09, 2025 11:23 am - Beyond the top-10 trio, there are as many as nine other teams with at least one loss that could compete for both the league title and a College Football Playoff spot. However, none of them are infallible. Let’s break down nine teams that have a reasonable shot at remaining in league title contention entering midseason.
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Security increased around National Guard base in Elwood as activity draws public’s attentionOct 09, 2025 11:02 am - One day after federalized members of the Texas National Guard arrived at the Joliet Area Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood, security was increased around the facility, limiting visibility for the public and the media.
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Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago areaOct 09, 2025 10:46 am - President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing, a day after a small number of troops began...
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Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by HamasOct 09, 2025 10:42 am - Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East.A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release the hostages, without mentioning other aspects of the plan that are more controversial.
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Community leaders speak out on ICE activity in Will CountyOct 09, 2025 10:38 am - Community advocates and elected officials gathered Wednesday in Joliet for a news conference that doubled as a rally for immigrants, one day after the Texas National Guard arrived in Will County.
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Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUVOct 09, 2025 10:20 am - Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu and crashed his SUV into a parked car, authorities said.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2025Oct 09, 2025 9:16 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for September range from graceful egrets to tenacious porcupines.
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Five Week 7 high school football games to watchOct 09, 2025 7:13 am - Here’s a look at five of the best high school football games to watch on the seventh weekend of the 2025 season.
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Scouting Week 7 Lake County football gamesOct 09, 2025 7:00 am - Here’s a look at the seventh week of high school football games in Lake County.
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Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show newsOct 09, 2025 6:58 am - Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.