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North Central one step away from sixth straight Division III title gameDec 18, 2025 8:38 pm - Two in-state playoff semifinals are on Saturday’s college football schedule. North Central will try to return to the Division III title game against John Carroll, while Illinois State looks for another road win at Villanova.
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Suburban connection sends Illinois State soaring to massive playoff upsetDec 11, 2025 7:42 pm - Receiver Daniel Sobkowicz (Rolling Meadows) and quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse (St. Francis) connected for 3 touchdowns last week, two in the final three minutes, to lead Illinois State past No. 1 North Dakota State.
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North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancerDec 10, 2025 12:07 pm - Jeff Thorne, a star quarterback at Wheaton Central High School and Eastern Illinois University who coached North Central College to its first national football title, died Tuesday at age 53.
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Snow doesn’t stop Wheaton from rallying for milestone winDec 05, 2025 11:02 am - Wheaton survived snowy conditions to upset Wartburg 28-24 in Waverly, Iowa, last weekend. Both Wheaton and North Central will play in Round 3 of the Division III playoffs Saturday.
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Wheaton rallies in snow for playoff upset over WartburgNov 29, 2025 4:40 pm - In the Division III playoffs, Wheaton scored in the final minute to pull off a major upset; while North Central cruised on a snow-covered field.
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North Central, Wheaton learn Division III playoff pathNov 16, 2025 6:02 pm - North Central will potentially face a tough task to reach its sixth straight national title game as the Division III football playoff bracket was released Sunday.
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Small-town success: Aurora native leads Monmouth back to Division III playoffsNov 13, 2025 8:15 pm - College football notes: Aurora native Chad Braun has found a home at Monmouth; Wheaton College hoping for better news on Selection Sunday.
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Naperville event highlights local food systems and sustainabilityOct 21, 2025 4:21 pm - Join The Conservation Foundation, North Central College, and activist and forager Robin Greenfield for “Strengthening Local Food Systems & Living Sustainably” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Topics include sustainable living, local food systems, composting, and recycling, with a focus on connecting with nature and reducing waste.
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Aurora University falls to league leader ConcordiaOct 18, 2025 4:46 pm - With a chance to pull into a first-place tie in the NACC, Aurora gave up three fourth-quarter touchdowns and lost to Concordia, Wisconsin 54-45 on Saturday.
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North Central records shutout win over WheatonOct 04, 2025 9:20 pm - Local college roundup: North Central retained the Little Brass Bell trophy with a 35-0 victory over Wheaton.
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