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Big changes in horse racing create new questions about the future of the Triple Crown
Big changes in horse racing create new questions about the future of the Triple Crown
Two days before Maryland officials were set to make one of the biggest changes to the Triple Crown in horse racing history, the announcement of a new thoroughbred championship series featuring the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes -- but not the Preakness -- dominated the discourse.
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'Reckless and dangerous': Suit filed in deadly Fox River boat crash
'Reckless and dangerous': Suit filed in deadly Fox River boat crash
A Lisle man was intoxicated and driving “in a reckless and dangerous manner” July 25 when he caused a Fox River boat crash that took the life of a former U.S. Marine from Des Plaines, according to a wrongful-death lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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Naperville woman gets 38 years in prison for murdering fiance
Naperville woman gets 38 years in prison for murdering fiance
A Naperville woman was sentenced Tuesday to 38 years in prison for killing her fiance in a dispute about whether he was dating another woman.
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15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
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Streamwood Park District expecting big return on solar energy investment at Park Place
Streamwood Park District expecting big return on solar energy investment at Park Place
ComEd presented the Streamwood Park District with a $94,695 rebate check Tuesday for its investment in a solar energy installation on the roof of the Park Place Family Recreation Center.
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'She was proud to wear the badge': Stevenson High School grad and South Carolina sheriff's deputy remembered
'She was proud to wear the badge': Stevenson High School grad and South Carolina sheriff's deputy remembered
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Stevenson High School graduate Jillian Olson, a 29-year-old sheriff’s deputy in South Carolina who died during an underwater training session last week on Lake Murray.
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'This is going to be fun': Firms hired to restore historic Des Plaines building
'This is going to be fun': Firms hired to restore historic Des Plaines building
The exterior and interior restorations of a historic building in downtown Des Plaines will begin soon.
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US attorney's office offers mea culpa in 'Broadview Six' case, says no further inquiry warranted
US attorney's office offers mea culpa in 'Broadview Six' case, says no further inquiry warranted
Prosecutors for embattled Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros said in a court filing late Tuesday that while mistakes were made in the now-defunct “Broadview Six” case against immigration protesters, corrective measures have since been taken and there is no evidence of vindictive prosecution that would warrant further hearings or sanctions.
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District 203 board member denied committee assignments for second year
District 203 board member denied committee assignments for second year
A years-long spat over school board member Melissa Kelley Black’s refusal to review Naperville District 203’s bills and claims resurfaced this week when she was again denied committee assignments for failing to do the monthly oversight task.
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District 207 board tentatively approves $223.5M budget for new school year
District 207 board tentatively approves $223.5M budget for new school year
An artificial turf athletic field and security upgrades are among the big-ticket projects in District 207’s proposed $223.5 million budget.
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Craig Counsell and his Cubs calmly add and adjust after bold trade deadline
Craig Counsell and his Cubs calmly add and adjust after bold trade deadline
At this year's MLB trade deadline, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn't sit on his hands. Instead, he aggressively added to a team that leads the wild-card race but also had obvious holes. It was a deadline that garnered attention for Hoyer and the Cubs.
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National championship has Grossenbach making waves in USA Swimming
National championship has Grossenbach making waves in USA Swimming
Louisville swimming commit Aria Grossenbach, an incoming senior at Stevenson, set an Illinois age-group record and qualified for her first international event for USA Swimming at the 2026 Toyota National Championships.
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South Elgin man charged with felony hazing in Indiana University frat incident
South Elgin man charged with felony hazing in Indiana University frat incident
A South Elgin man is one of seven Indiana University fraternity members facing felony charges related to an October hazing incident that resulted in two pledges being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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Tip-top tap: Six St. Charles brewers compete to make the best Belgian-style beer for a cause
Tip-top tap: Six St. Charles brewers compete to make the best Belgian-style beer for a cause
Six St. Charles breweries are highlighting the city’s rich Belgian history with a month-long competition in August to see who can make the best Belgian-style beer.
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Two people killed in fiery crash on I-88 near Aurora
Two people killed in fiery crash on I-88 near Aurora
Two people are dead after an early morning crash on Interstate 88 in Aurora.
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Strawberry gazpacho a sweet-and-tangy take on a classic
Strawberry gazpacho a sweet-and-tangy take on a classic
Don’t mistake this strawberry soup for dessert. This recipe pairs strawberries with peppers, garlic and tomato juice for a true gazpacho that’s bright, savory, slightly sweet and refreshing on a hot day.
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Concerts Aug. 7-13: Chance the Rapper, Foo Fighters, Hugh Jackman, Gov't Mule, Kehlani and more
Concerts Aug. 7-13: Chance the Rapper, Foo Fighters, Hugh Jackman, Gov't Mule, Kehlani and more
Upcoming concerts include Chance the Rapper and Hugh Jackman at Ravinia Festival, Foo Fighters at Soldier Field, Gov’t Mule at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Kehlani at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island and more.
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Best Bets: Cedric the Entertainer headlines Aurora's Paramount
Best Bets: Cedric the Entertainer headlines Aurora's Paramount
Cedric the Entertainer brings the laughs to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the Lowrider Chicago Classic Supershow rolls into the Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont, and the Flamenco Quartet Project dances into Evanston’s Space.
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Jamboree Days revives Carpentersville's summer fest tradition
Jamboree Days revives Carpentersville's summer fest tradition
Jamboree Days returns to Carpentersville after a long hiatus, featuring the venerable rock bands The Ides of March and The Buckinghams as headliners. The free two-day event Aug. 7-8 will include multiple bands, food vendors, and a youth talent showcase.
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Nico Hoerner shines as the Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's debut with Dodgers in 5-1 win
Nico Hoerner shines as the Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's debut with Dodgers in 5-1 win
CHICAGO -- The Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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White Sox move forward after 'exciting' trade deadline
White Sox move forward after 'exciting' trade deadline
New acquisitions Brenton Doyle and Joey Bart were in the White Sox’s lineup for Tuesday’s game in Boston.
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Six things learned from Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman as camp begins
Six things learned from Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman as camp begins
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman opened fall camp with a news conference Tuesday at Notre Dame Stadium, addressing a number of topics for a team that checks in at No. 5 in the preseason coaches poll.
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National Night Out events draw crowds throughout the suburbs
National Night Out events draw crowds throughout the suburbs
Communities throughout the suburbs hosted National Night Out events Tuesday.
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Bearing down: Bush finishes Bears practice with big collision
Bearing down: Bush finishes Bears practice with big collision
Bears practice on Tuesday ended with a goal-line collision between linebacker Devin Bush and receiver Luther Burden III.
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Buffalo Grove honors five who care about community
Buffalo Grove honors five who care about community
Buffalo Grove cast a wide net in choosing the five honorees for its Caring Community Program.
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Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in preseason coaches poll, SEC's 9 ranked teams leads all conferences
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in preseason coaches poll, SEC's 9 ranked teams leads all conferences
Ohio State and Oregon hold down the top two spots and the Southeastern Conference has five of the top 10 teams in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll released Tuesday.
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Barrington's Scotty Miller tries to find another winning QB connection with Bears
Barrington's Scotty Miller tries to find another winning QB connection with Bears
Barrington native Scotty Miller became an NFL celebrity during Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl run in 2020. Now he’s trying to keep his career rolling with the Bears.
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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy -- weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
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