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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The New York Islanders celebrate a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Chicago. The Islanders won 4-1.

Blackhawks | Winless Blackhawks drop home opener 4-1 to Islanders

Missed opportunities haunted the Hawks in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine dunks during the first half of the team’s NBA preseason basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Chicago.

Bulls | McGraw: Bulls will be better this season, but still lack a key ingredient

The new and improved Bulls will probably have nights when they look unbeatable in 2021-22. But this is also a team that may have little chance of beating the top contenders.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver during their game against Green Bay Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Columns | Grading the Bears: Offensive rhythm, defensive gap integrity the difference in loss to Packers

Hub Arkush: Bears come close to beating the Packers, but that's never good enough.
In this Oct. 10, 2021, file photo, Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn warms up for the team’s NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas. The Bears placed Quinn on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Oct. 19, possibly leaving them without one of their top pass rushers when they visit Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bears | Bears put Quinn on COVID-19 list with Brady, Bucs coming up

The Bears placed linebacker Robert Quinn on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks seemed vulnerable at times during their championship run, but stayed healthier than some other teams.
Bulls | NBA's Eastern Conference shows two favorites and plenty of contenders
The Bulls are hoping to move up in the Eastern Conference, but the competition will be tough. Several teams appear to be on the upswing, with hopes of catching Milwaukee or Brooklyn.
Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch for the fourth straight time when the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Blackhawks | Strome a healthy scratch again for Blackhawks
Dylan Strome was a healthy scratch for the fourth straight time when the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes has initiated discussions with Chicago Bears management about the village’s zoning and approval process, as the team enters its due diligence period for purchase of the 326-acre Arlington Park property.
Special Report | Arlington Heights formally opens doors to Bears, but Chicago still hopes to keep team
While officials at Chicago city hall try to stop the Bears from leaving town, those at Arlington Heights village hall have formally opened their doors to the team in a bid to lure them to the suburbs.
Prospect’s Bradley Vierneisel celebrates a touchdown with teammate Jacob Parisi last week in the Knights’ win over Hersey.
Prep Football | Football / AP Top Ten
Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sports writers
Prep Sports | Girls volleyball: Barrington downs Prospect in home finale
AD Mike Obsuszt and the Barrington fans saw all those qualities on Tuesday as the Mid-Suburban West co-champions rallied from a first-set setback to roll past Prospect 21-25, 25-10, 25-10 in the MSL second-place crossover.
Crystal Lake South quarterback Justin Kowalak throws to a pass last week against Prairie Ridge. The Gators are one of five area teams sitting at 4-4 and needing to win in Week 9 to become playoff eligible.
Prep Football | Five Fox Valley teams face must-win games in Week 9
Here's a look at some of the Fox storylines heading into Week 9 of the high school football season, including a breakdown of the playoff picture with pairings night around the corner Saturday.
Hersey’s Alex Masztak and Prospect’s Luis De Santiago battle for the ball in a Regional soccer game in Arlington Heights on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Prep Sports | Boys soccer: Hersey's win sets up rematch with Fremd
The No. 8 seed Hersey (10-6-1) drew inspiration from senior Charlie Shiffman, whose eventual game-winning goal in the 57th minute would be all the home side would need to beat Prospect and advance to their third chance to beat Fremd when they meet in the regional final at 6 p.m. Friday.
Chicago Sky forward/center and former Naperville Central High School athlete Candace Parker celebrates at the 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky Rally Tuesday October 19, 2021 in Chicago at the Pritzker Pavilion.
News | Images: Rally for former Naperville Central athlete Candace Parker and the 2021 WNBA champions Chicago Sky
The City of Chicago celebrated the 2021 WNBA champions Chicago Sky on Tuesday, October 19 with a downtown parade and rally at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Sky forward/center and former Naperville Central High School athlete Candace Parker celebrates at the 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky Rally Tuesday October 19, 2021 in Chicago at the Pritzker Pavilion.
Rally for former Naperville Central athlete Candace Parker and the 2021 WNBA champions Chicago Sky
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 54,164, Mike Seeling photo: Chicago Bears’ cornerback Virgil Livers participates in a pancake eating contest benefiting the Easter Seal Foundation in Buffalo Grove in March of 1980.
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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.
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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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