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Downers Grove North Ends St. Rita’s Playoff Run

Downers Grove — The No. 14 St. Rita Mustangs fell to the No. 3 Downers Grove North Trojans 17-7 in the Sweet Sixteen of the Class 7A IHSA Playoffs. North’s second offensive play of the game was disastrous. A short slant route was thrown, but the receiver never had full possession of the ball before it fell into the hands of Kyle Keyser, who took it to the house for a pick-six; on a 50 yard attempt.

Downers Grove, IL · 2d
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Downers Grove North knocks out St. Rita in Class 7A second round

Wrapping up the Downers Grove North running back for a tackle, St. Rita senior defensive back Timmy Swanson wasn’t sure what had happened behind him. He just wanted to make sure he brought the player to the ground. Then, teammate Kyle Keyser was sprinting past him with the ball...

Downers Grove, IL · 20h
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Women’s Volleyball Falls in Five-Set Thriller to Bluejays

ELMHURST, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2026) - Going the distance in the regular season finale, the North Central College women's volleyball team came up short in a five-set thriller against Elmhurst University Friday night inside R.A. Faganel Hall. An ace from Katie Godo put the Cardinals ahead 2-1 early in the...

Elmhurst, IL · 2d
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Flu shots to children under anesthesia raises questions about parental consent

(The Center Square) – A Chicago children's hospital is offering flu vaccines to children while they are under anesthesia for surgery or other scheduled procedures, a practice a state lawmaker and pediatric anesthesiologist says can be appropriate when parents provide informed consent. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago announced last month that eligible patients ages 6 months and older can receive the annual flu shot while undergoing a scheduled procedure at its downtown Chicago hospital or ambulatory surgery centers in Westchester and Northbrook. According to the hospital, nurses ask parents or caregivers on the day of the procedure whether they want their child vaccinated. The hospital says the vaccine is administered only after a parent or legal guardian provides explicit consent. The announcement comes amid social media criticism of hospitals offering vaccinations to children while they are sedated or unconscious, with some questioning whether parents fully understand what they are authorizing. Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, a practicing pediatric anesthesiologist at a Central Illinois children's hospital, defended the practice, saying it can help children with autism, disabilities or severe anxiety around needles receive vaccinations without the distress of a separate appointment. "We do this and we

Chicago, IL · 1d

Gadget Review

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Flock Is Giving Campaign Cash to Chicago Politicians, While Selling Them Cameras

Flock Safety gave thousands in campaign contributions to officials in Chicago-area jurisdictions where its license plate readers are already deployed.

Chicago, IL · 3h

CBS Chicago

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Man charged in string of business burglaries on SW Side, one in Oak Lawn

Charles Kelley, 19, is accused of burglarizing multiple businesses on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Ally O’Connor Builds Confidence Through Taekwondo Success

Senior Ally O’Connor says three years of taekwondo have built her confidence, resilience and sense of personal responsibility—not just self-defense skills. The state-title-winning competitor trains at Success Now Martial Arts in Darien and hopes to earn her black belt by the end of senior year. O’Connor has trained...

Darien, IL · 1d

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Lyons falls short against Bolingbrook in Class 8A second round

Owen Matela is heading off to play football at the next level soon, but it’ll be tough leaving Lyons. The senior tight end and Miami (Ohio) recruit caught five passes for 59 yards in his final high school game on Nov. 7 as the Lions fell 22-14 to Bolingbrook in the Class 8A second round.

Lyons, IL · 16h

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Cook County’s Top Prosecutor Bars Vendor From Sharing Data With ICE

Cook County’s top prosecutor said her office is taking steps to bar a vendor company from sharing data with federal immigration authorities, after agents repeatedly targeted individuals around local courthouses. State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on Monday announced her office revised its contract with Appriss Inc. — a vendor...

Cook County, IL · 6h

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Township of Lyons clerk’s office smashes pumpkins for compost, hosts free shred event

Residents brought their used jack-o’-lanterns to Bridgeview on Saturday, Nov. 7, to smash them for compost instead of tossing them in the trash. The Township of Lyons Clerk’s office held the Pumpkin Smash from 8 a.m. to noon with the Bridgeview Park District, in the park district’s parking lot at 8100 S. Beloit Ave.

Lyons, IL · 6h

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie To Begin Prescribed Burns

Favorable weather conditions in place for prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is planning prescribed fire operations this fall and winter, pending required approvals. The work is likely to continue over the next few months as weather conditions allow. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie website, welcome...

Elwood, IL · 10h

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Football Recap: Riverside-Brookfield's Nine-Game Winning Streak Comes to an End + How To Watch

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Riverside-Brookfield can now relate to. They were beaten by the Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers 45-14 on Friday. The Bulldogs' defeat put an end to their nine-game winning streak. Braeden Novak threw for 190 yards and 2 TDs (3 INT).

Riverside, IL · 1d

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Camerata Chicago Brings Handel's Messiah to Oak Park, Wheaton, Hinsdale

Camerata Chicago is bringing Handel's Messiah to three western suburbs this month, pairing Part I of the beloved oratorio with the triumphant Hallelujah Chorus and the coronation anthem Zadok the Priest. The orchestra and chorus plan to perform the Hallelujah Chorus twice during each concert, with the second pass turned into an audience sing-along.

Hinsdale, IL · 2d

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Reavis’ Santiago Chavez makes history, wins cross country state title

After a mile through the Class 3A state championship race, Reavis senior cross country star Santiago Chavez realized things were not going according to plan. “I was supposed to lead the pack at 1.2 miles,” Chavez said. “At 1.8, I was making my move but they (other competitors) covered it pretty well.

Burbank, IL · 22h

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In the Era of Downsizing, Why (and How) This Pizzeria More Than Doubled Its Dining Room

Photos courtesy of Lantern Pizza Co. In an era where many pizzerias are downsizing versus expanding, Lantern Pizza Co. in Downers Grove, Illinois, recently opened a new dining room, growing to more than 100 seats over its previous 38. The Neo-Neapolitan concept’s new kitchen-view dining room also doubles as a versatile private event space with flexible seating.

Downers Grove, IL · 21h

WBBM News Radio

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PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

PALM CARD: Three takeaways from the "Blue-Nami"

Illinois · 1d

WGN News

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Weekend Break: Jennifer Rizzo Design Company in Lisle

LISLE, Ill. (WGN) — It’s almost time to deck the halls and when it comes to holiday gifts and decor, Jennifer Rizzo Design Company proves you can do it without breaking the bank. Rizzo’s shop has local items to buy, but also offers workshops where people can create their own pieces. “We did everything from […]

Lisle, IL · 1d

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Football Falls to No. 1 Wheaton

WHEATON, Ill. – The Elmhurst University football team fell to Wheaton College, 52-0, on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. The Thunder jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, before adding 11 points in the second frame to take a 25-0 advantage into halftime. Wheaton (9-0, 7-0 CCIW) extended its lead with 20 points in the third quarter and added a final touchdown in the fourth to remain unbeaten on the year.

Wheaton, IL · 1d

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GOP feeling blue as Democrats reign in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties

DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties have completed a remarkable transition from deep Republican red to overall Democratic blue. Following the Nov. 3 election, DuPage County Democratic Chair Reid McCollum issued a statement celebrating a “total Democratic victory in DuPage.” . “Democratic candidates won every contested race in DuPage County...

Dupage County, IL · 2d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Celebrating Naperville’s hometown heroes with Stefan Holt

For this year’s “The Morning Show,” NCTV17 shined a spotlight on the community’s hometown heroes. “We spend so much time looking at comic books or blockbuster films for larger-than-life heroes or role models. But if you look around this room, and across our city, there are so many real-life change-makers,” said host of “The Morning Show,” NBC 5’s Stefan Holt. “They don’t wear capes. They wear lanyard badges, hospital scrubs, military uniforms, and even everyday clothing. They’re the people who show up for one another, quietly changing lives right here in our hometown.”

Naperville, IL · 2d