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Arlington Park 40 years ago: Racetrack’s regulars recall devastating blazeJul 30, 2025 7:24 pm - Former Arlington Park employees and fans recall the raging fire 40 years ago that burned down the iconic racetrack’s grandstand and is regarded as the biggest blaze in suburban history.
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‘You keep fighting’: After decades competing in football, Jeff Thorne is in the battle of his life against cancerJul 30, 2025 4:50 pm - Jeff Thorne, Wheaton Warrenville South Athletic hall of famer and former Division III championship football coach at North Central College in Naperville, is in a battle against stomach cancer.
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A true trophy: Catching a Lake Superior ‘laker’ for dadJul 30, 2025 2:45 pm - Steve Sarley: Spending a stormy day on Lake Superior netted quite a trophy for a friend.
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Cubs sending a call for help ahead of trade deadlineJul 30, 2025 1:46 am - While the Cubs committed 3 errors, Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and pitcher Quinn Priester got his 10th win at Milwaukee rolled to a 9-2 win on Tuesday.
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Boomers edged by MississippiJul 29, 2025 9:38 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers lost 4-3 to Mississippi on Tuesday.
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Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worldsJul 29, 2025 9:13 pm - SINGAPORE — Katie Ledecky has ceded a tiny bit of ground in other events, but she’s still unbeatable in the 1,500-meter freestyle. She won it again Tuesday in the swimmin...
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Venus Williams receives a wild-card entry with Reilly Opelka to play mixed doubles at the US OpenJul 29, 2025 9:10 pm - Venus Williams’ comeback is headed to the U.S. Open next month, when she will enter the redesigned mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry. The ...
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Sandberg’s arrival was a turning point in Cubs historyJul 29, 2025 8:09 pm - The outlook, perception and expectations of the Cubs all changed for the better once Ryne Sandberg arrived in a trade from the Phillies.
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Cubs tough decisions begin, as Flexen is releasedJul 29, 2025 7:29 pm - Before Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee, the Cubs called up reliever Gavin Hollowell, while Chris Flexen was designated for assignment.
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Cougars beat DogsJul 29, 2025 5:08 pm - The Kane County Cougars beat the Chicago Dogs 5-2 on Tuesday.