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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is expected back this season after missing a year due to illness. Training camp opens Thursday.

Columns | Dietz: Is Blackhawks' Toews ready and able? That's the question everybody wants answered

Blackhawks training camp begins Thursday, and there is one thing on most fans' minds: How is Jonathan Toews?
Chicago Cubs’ Frank Schwindel reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 15 in Philadelphia.

Cubs | Cubs' Schwindel trying to dodge pressure of sustaining his gaudy stats

The only player to get off to a hotter start in his Cubs career than Frank Schwindel was Hall-of-Famer Hack Wilson. Whatever the future holds, Schwindel is trying to focus on enjoying the present.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon, seen here on July 29, lasted just 3 innings in Monday’s start against Detroit. Despite complaining of soreness, Rodon is still scheduled to make his final start of the regular season next week.

White Sox | White Sox's Rodon still sore, but scheduled to start next week

After lasting just 3 innings in Monday's start against the Tigers, White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon is scheduled to pitch vs. the Reds at Guaranteed Rate Field next Wednesday.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Chicago. The win over the Bengals will be remembered as the first extended look at rookie quarterback Justin Fields in a regular season game

Bears | Bear Down, Nerd Up: Numbers match the eye test with Dalton, Fields

Sean Hammond: The numbers are quite different between Andy Dalton and Justin Fields.
Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington is flanked by Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood while displaying the Ryder Cup trophy Tuesday at the Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis.
Columns | Ziehm: Europeans the team to beat in Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits
While many of those interested in the Ryder Cup favor the U.S. team, it's the Europeans that are the team to beat.
Chicago White Sox’s Adam Engel, right, reacts after striking out Tuesday during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit.
White Sox | Engel goes 1-for-4 in return to White Sox's lineup
Right fielder Adam Engel returned from a left shoulder injury Tuesday and went 1-for-4 in the White Sox's 5-3 loss at Detroit.
When it comes to fall fishing, using jerkbait on the line can lead to success.
Sports | Jerkbaits a popular choice for fall anglers
When it comes to fall fishing, using jerkbait could be the way to go
Former Cub Jon Lester collected his 200th career win on Monday while pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cubs | Ross admits it was strange rooting for Lester, Cards
Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester reached a milestone Monday by collecting his 200th career victory while pitching for St. Louis. Lester's final two scheduled regular season starts are both against the Cubs.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and Robert Quinn during the first half Sunday in Chicago. Mack looks to be about 90 to 95% but continues to absorb multiple blockers and still made several big plays, and Quinn had his best game as a Bear.
Columns | The Bears took a big step forward on tape vs. Bengals
Studying the Week 2 tape, there was significant improvement for the Chicago Bears in a number of areas and very little backsliding.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera delivers during an Aug. 3 game against the Kansas City Royals. Tepera hopes to come off the injured list early next week.
White Sox | Sox reliever Ryan Tepera hoping to return from finger injury next week
White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (lacerated right index finger) hopes to come off the injured list early next week.
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News | After public outcry, Benet Academy reverses itself and offers coaching job to woman in same-sex marriage
A west suburban Catholic school has reversed itself and offered a coaching job to a woman who had been initially turned down when the school learned she was married to another woman.
Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer watches the puck as he takes part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NHL | Training camps opening after NHL's shortest offseason
Training camps begin around the NHL this week less than 80 days since the Tampa Bay Lightning hoisted the Stanley Cup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North’s Maddie Konopka celebrates the Spartans’ victory over Glenbrook South during Tuesday’s volleyball match in Glenview.
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Glenbrook South’s Will Collins lunges toward the end zone as he scores a touchdown during Friday’s football game against Carl Sandburg.
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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.
Through the Film Magnifier: Stan Mikita, Gerald Ford, Bob Keeshan, Chuckwagon Days and more
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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