Cook County Sports
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Another ceiling smashed: Stevenson grad Brunson brings his unlikely story to NBA FinalsMay 26, 2026 8:45 pm - Knicks guard Jalen Brunson continues to defy expectations. The Stevenson High School grad, a second-round NBA draft pick, was named MVP of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.
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Softball: Barrington’s bats come alive, now 35-0May 26, 2026 8:25 pm - Barrington softball coach Perry Peterson hasn't been exactly thrilled with his team's hitting the last few days. Well, the Fillies showed their veteran coach they meant b...
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutinyMay 26, 2026 6:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Tuesday defended a property tax financing mechanism the Bears would use in Arlington Heights, after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a critical report questioning the special tax arrangement.
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Property tax break would help Bears, but economic benefits ‘murky’ for taxpayers, treasurer’s report saysMay 26, 2026 5:00 am - A Cook County Treasurer’s report is skeptical of pending legislation that would give the Chicago Bears significant property tax breaks for a potential Arlington Heights stadium.
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From art school to soccer pitch: Peter Robinson’s six-decade career celebrated in new exhibition in Glen EllynMay 25, 2026 2:54 pm - “The Saturday Man: At the Edge of the Game” highlights the work of soccer photographer Peter Robinson in an exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art at the College of DuPage.
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High Five: Looking at the top prep sports events this weekMay 25, 2026 1:53 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep sports events this week.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Prospect’s Cichy flips to Illinois, Batavia’s Vander Luitgaren commits to WyomingMay 24, 2026 2:45 pm - Rivals football recruiting expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran catches up on the latest area news.
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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Boys water polo: Stevenson wins thriller to return as best in IllinoisMay 23, 2026 9:12 pm - The drought is over for the Stevenson boys water polo team. The Patriots held off Brother Rice in the final four seconds as Stevenson won the state title game 10-9 at Bar...
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Girls water polo: Spieth, Stevenson continue dominating run with another state championshipMay 23, 2026 9:04 pm - Stevenson’ Olivia Spieth went out in style Saturday. Spieth scored 9 goals to lead the Patriots to the girls water polo state championship 16-11 past York at Barrington. ...