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Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and his wife, Lynda, at a North Central College football game in downtown Naperville.

Columns | North Central football means a bit more to Naperville's mayor

As North Central College's football team chases another national championship, the Cardinals will have a big fan in their corner -- Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Bears | Silvy: Justin Fields is showing improvement, but is it enough?

On the Bears social media pages, for the world to see, there was Ryan Poles not only hugging Justin Fields but lifting him up in a pure joyful moment. There haven't been many moments like these for Poles or Fields.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte runs after a catch as Indianapolis Colts defensive back Tom Zbikowski makes the play during the Bears season opener against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears won 41-21.

Prep Football | Daily Herald All-Area football captains in the NFL

The 2023 Daily Herald All-Area football captains will be announced in Sunday's Daily Herald. Will one of them follow these former captains to the NFL?
This is junior RB Joe Sacco (24) from St. Edward during last Saturday’s 71-28 playoff win over Trinity. Tex.

College Sports | Strengthening schedule won't be easy for No. 1 North Central College

North Central has faced some challenges in trying to beef up its schedule. As a result, the Cardinals are hitting the road for this weekend's Division III quarterfinal game, despite being ranked No. 1 all season.
Chicago Blackhawks' Corey Perry skates during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Corey Perry apologizes, admits alcohol problem
Two days after the Blackhawks put Corey Perry on unconditional waivers for "unacceptable" conduct, the former MVP released a statement expressing his remorse. Perry admitted he has an alcohol problem and will take "whatever steps necessary to ensure this never happens again."
FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) is introduced during opening night of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Oct. 21, 2022, in Chicago. Kane is signing with the Red Wings, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. Kane is expected to sign a contract for the remainder of the NHL season. The 35-year-old is coming off hip resurfacing surgery done to try to move past a nagging injury. (AP Photo/David Banks, file)
Columns | Could Patrick Kane come back to the Blackhawks one day? Why not?
Patrick Kane talks about possibly rejoining the Blackhawks one day; Alex DeBrincat talks about playing in his hometown.
Chicago Bulls' Alex Caruso begins to celebrate as the Bulls pull away from the Milwaukee Bucks late in an overtime period of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bulls | Minus top scorers, Bulls have fun again, beat Bucks in OT
With Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan sidelined by injuries, the Bulls delivered a spirited effort and beat Milwaukee 120-113 in overtime on Thursday at United Center. The biggest shot was Alex Caruso's 3-pointer at the buzzer to force OT.
Waukegan’s Simereon Carter seems to block a shot by Lake Zurich’s Grant Wold in a boys basketball game in Lake Zurich on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Girls' Basketball | Lake Zurich finds a way to knock off Waukegan
It took a long time for Lake Zurich to put Waukegan away, but the host Bears got the job done in their North Suburban Conference boys basketball opener Thursday night. The Bulldogs trailed 52-41 after a 3-pointer by Brandon Phillips to open the fourth quarter. But Lake Zurich (4-2, 1-0) went on a quick 7-0 run to build their biggest lead of the game at 58-42 on a three-point play by senior Ryan Carroll with 6:55 to play.
Mundelein’s Casey Vyverman, pictured making a pass around Prospect’s Skylar Splinter last season, made the all-tournament team while helping the Mustangs win their Thanksgiving tournament with a 5-0 record.
Girls' Basketball | Lake County girls basketball notes: Mundelein's hot; Stevenson's Klatt hits 1,000/1,000 milestone
The process is working for the Mundelein girls basketball team.
UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) looks to shoot over New Hampshire forward Davide Poser (15) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
College Sports | No. 4 UConn heads to No. 5 Kansas for rare matchup of the past two national champions
Fourth-ranked UConn is headed to fifth-ranked Kansas on Friday night for a rare showdown involving the past two national champions.
Boys' Basketball | South Elgin slips past Glenbard South in Upstate Eight Conference
Thursday's Upstate Eight Conference boys basketball opener in Glen Ellyn featured two teams still trying to find themselves.
Girls' Basketball | Rifenburg, Benet play big against Lyons Twp.
Benet sophomore guard Bridget Rifenburg is making a quick adjustment to a bigger role this season. After the graduation of superstar point guard Lenee Beaumont, the Redwings have been a team in transition in the first month of the season.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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St. Francis’ Catherine D’Orazio looks out from a pile of teammates as they celebrate a championship after defeating Lincoln in the Class 3A girls volleyball state championship match at Illinois State University in Normal on Saturday, October 11, 2023.
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St. Francis players go to the net against Lincoln in the Class 3A girls volleyball state championship match at Illinois State University in Normal on Saturday, October 11, 2023.
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Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus poses for a photo in 1973. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 80.
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