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Several Bears starters sit out Wednesday’s practiceNov 19, 2025 4:33 pm - The Chicago Bears were without some starters on both sides of the ball at practice Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game agains the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Sidelines: After 25 years of Vernon Hills football, a hall of their ownNov 19, 2025 3:06 pm - At Vernon Hills High School, assistant football coach Tony Monken is gearing up for a Dec. 6 Cougars football hall of fame banquet. Meanwhile, Monken’s successor as head coach, Bill Bellecomo, just announced his resignation.
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Bears activate Gordon’s practice window, move closer to a healthy secondaryNov 19, 2025 2:53 pm - The Chicago Bears are getting closer to having a healthy secondary. The team announced Wednesday that it activated the 21-day practice window for cornerback Kyler Gordon to come off injured reserve.
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Sarley: Who knew flathead catfish could be caught in the Chain O’ Lakes?Nov 19, 2025 10:00 am - I’ve fished on the Fox Chain O’Lakes more times than I can remember. I’ve caught tons of fish in almost every species imaginable. If you’d told me that there were flatheads in the Fox Chain, I would tell you that you were wrong. I’ve caught plenty of channel cats but have never seen a flathead in the Chain.
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Biking smarter: Statewide quiz educates 70,000 Illinois studentsNov 19, 2025 4:00 am - If the past is any predictor, more than 70,000 Illinois students will learn bicycling safety this school year through the Bike Safety Quiz developed by Ride Illinois, the statewide nonprofit bike advocacy organization.
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Bears Film Study: Just keep pushing the pile, and good results happenNov 18, 2025 9:14 pm - This week’s Bears Film Study tries to explain how this high-wire act has managed to reach first place in the NFC North.
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Georgia jumps to coveted No. 4 in CFP rankings; Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3Nov 18, 2025 8:43 pm - Georgia nabbed the fourth and final projected first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, while undefeated Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&...
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Freeman scores twice as US routs Uruguay 5-1, heads into World Cup year with 5-game unbeaten streakNov 18, 2025 8:18 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Freeman scored twice and Sebastian Berhalter and Diego Luna had one goal each as the United States overwhelmed Uruguay with a four-goal first half in a...
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Team Within the Team: How St. Francis QB Brock Phillip became an instant team leaderNov 18, 2025 6:15 pm - Team Within the Team: St. Francis quarterback Brock Phillip has improved on several things this season while coming in fresh for the Spartans and grabbing a leadership position.
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O’Donnell: Will Arch Manning face Bielema’s Illini in a ‘B’ bowl game?Nov 18, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois’ football team won’t make it to the College Football Playoff, but it could meet quarterback Arch Manning and Texas in a top-tier bowl game, writes columnist Jim O’Donnell.