Sports Columns
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O’Donnell: Will Arch Manning face Bielema’s Illini in a ‘B’ bowl game?Nov 18, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois’ football team won’t make it to the College Football Playoff, but it could meet quarterback Arch Manning and Texas in a top-tier bowl game, writes columnist Jim O’Donnell.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12?Nov 17, 2025 5:26 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12.
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Dietz: Foligno’s loss will be felt by the BlackhawksNov 16, 2025 5:31 pm - Columnist John Dietz writes about the impact of Nick Foligno’s injury on the Blackhawks.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Unsung heroes from the area’s IHSA football semifinalistsNov 16, 2025 5:08 pm - Rivals football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran digs into the unsung heroes for the area’s five state semifinalists.
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Jim O’Donnell: Do all winning turnover margins have to end for the Bears?Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm - LEAVE IT TO MATHEMATICIANS to try and rain on the Bears' victory parade. The New Monsters of the Rekindled Age are 6-3, solidly in the NFC playoff chase and roll into Min...
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Does home field even matter in the IHSA football playoffs?Nov 13, 2025 5:49 pm - Fans may not like the IHSA’s rules when it comes to determining who gets to host playoff football games, but does it even matter?
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Silvy: No need to apologize, Bears fansNov 13, 2025 7:48 am - Marc Silverman: Never apologize for being happy the Bears are finding ways to win rather than finding ways to lose.
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‘Fire over fear’ pep talk produces race of a lifetime for Barrington girls at state cross country finalsNov 12, 2025 5:46 pm - Coach Debbie Revolta’s pep talk on the eve of the Illinois High School Association cross country finals helped spur Barrington to victory.
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Sarley: Making the most of a good nicknameNov 12, 2025 4:34 pm - Sometimes you have to wonder how a nickname sticks to a person. When I was hosting “The Great Outdoors” on CLTV, I was interviewing a local legend named Ed Bohn. I introduced him as “The Godfather of Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Northern Illinois.” The nickname stuck. Everyone referred to Eddie as “The Godfather.” He was proud of the moniker.
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Bears Film Study: This team is all about great escapesNov 11, 2025 8:39 pm - Bears Film Study takes a look at another great escape against the New York Giants, thanks to Caleb Williams’ ability to avoid trouble.