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Saturday, October 16, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago Sky’s Kahleah Copper reacts after being fouled during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury, Friday.

Sky | Chicago Sky rout Mercury 86-50, one win away from title

Kahleah Copper scored 20 of her 22 points in the first half and Chicago used a dominant defensive effort to reach a record rout of the Phoenix Mercury 86-50 on Friday night, moving the Sky one victory away from the franchise's first WNBA title.
Bears linebacker Robert Quinn applies the pressure on Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers in January's game at Soldier Field.

Columns | Arkush: Just how special is the Bears-Packers rivalry? A win Sunday would be big

Hub Arkush wonders what a victory Sunday at home against Green Bay might say about the progress of the Bears.
Bears running back Khalil Herbert had a strong game in last Sunday’s win over the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Bears | Bears rookie running back Herbert relishes chance to show what he can do

Sean Hammond talks about how rookie running back Kahlil Herbert is looking forward to his first Chicago Bears start.
Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned after inappropriate emails were discovered.

Columns | Lincicome: It's time for everyone to refresh their core values

Bernie Lincicome: Suppression is never the best medicine to right a wrong.
Jed Hoyer, Cubs president of baseball operations, announced the hiring Friday of Carter Hawkins as general manager.
Cubs | Cubs name Carter Hawkins GM
After 14 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Carter Hawkins named general manager of the Cubs.
Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson warms up during a baseball workout for the American League Divisions Series, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Chicago. The White Sox host the Houston Astros in Game 3 on Sunday.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
White Sox | Anderson: 'Positive' season for White Sox with better days to come
Tim Anderson is not happy with the way the White Sox fared in the playoffs, but the all-star shortstop said there are plenty of positives to take into next season.
Associated Press New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period on Friday.
NHL | Blackhawks can't complete comeback against Devils
Jack Hughes scored his second goal of the game less than a minute into overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Blackhawks 4-3 after blowing a late 2-goal lead on Friday night.
Colorado right wing Valeri Nichushkin is checked by Blackhawks defenseman Riley Stillman in the third period Wednesday in Denver. The Avalanche prevailed 4-2.
Columns | Hawks' opening loss to Avs no reason to overreact
It was a rough opener for the Blackhawks Wednesday in Colorado, but it figures to be quickly forgotten once the season begins to unfold.
Bears linebacker Khalil Mack celebrates after sacking Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during the first half on Sunday. Mack hasn’t practiced this week, but coach Matt Nagy is optimistic he’ll be in the lineup Sunday at home against the Packers.
Bears | Bears' Mack hasn't practiced all week, but Nagy confident he'll play Sunday
Khalil Mack hasn't practiced this week, but coach Matt Nagy is optimistic he'll be in the lineup Sunday at home against the Packers.
The future of horse racing at Arlington Park may appear bleak, but one suburban Illinois Racing Board commissioner says he’s not giving up on the idea of a partnership between the Chicago Bears and a group that hopes to preserve racing at the Arlington Heights venue.
Special Report | Racing board member backs bid for horses, Bears to coexist at Arlington Park
While acknowledging that Arlington Park's future as a racetrack "looks bleak," a suburban Illinois Racing Board commissioner said Thursday he's still holding out hope that racing will continue at the Arlington Heights venue.
How soon could Chicago Bears fans be attending games in Arlington Heights? Likely not before 2027, experts say.
Special Report | How Churchill's casino interest set Bears deal for Arlington in motion
Lending more credence today to the Chicago Bears' interest in the sprawling Arlington Park property -- combined with the likely reality that the 94-year-old historic thoroughbred horse racing venue has crossed its finish line -- can be traced to a corporate decision of the racetrack's ownership three years ago.
Wolves goaltender Beck Warm was an All-Star last season.
Wolves | Wolves open Saturday at home against Rockford
After having to go 19 months without playing in front of their fans at Allstate Arena, the Chicago Wolves get back to normal with Saturday's opener against the Rockford IceHogs at 7 p.m. in Rosemont. Second-year head coach Ryan Warsofsky pilots a squad loaded with top prospects and proven veterans as the Wolves shoot for their fifth Central Division title since 2017 and their fifth league championship since being founded in 1994.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North’s Maddie Konopka celebrates the Spartans’ victory over Glenbrook South during Tuesday’s volleyball match in Glenview.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: GLENBROOK NORTH SPARTANS 2, GLENBROOK SOUTH TITANS 1
Glenbrook South’s Will Collins lunges toward the end zone as he scores a touchdown during Friday’s football game against Carl Sandburg.
IMAGES: GLENBROOK SOUTH 23, CARL SANDBURG 0
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 33,760, Dom Najolia photo: Forest View High School students arm wrestle as part of their homecoming activities in Arlington Heights in October of 1974.
Through the Film Magnifier: Jimmy Carter, Mitzi Gaynor, pumpkin carving, arm wrestling and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 55,495, Scott Sanders photo: Former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty on the Phil Donahue Show in Chicago in July of 1980.
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Autumn White, left, and Donna Petrulis, pose for a picture being taken by Dora Petrulis, all of Glendale Heights at the Arlington Million/Mr. D’s Day at Arlington Park Saturday in Arlington Heights.
Fans and pageantry at the final Million Day at Arlington Park
First day of Naperville Central High School football practice was held Monday and the players had time to stretch in between drills.
First official day of football practice for Illinois high schools
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