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The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961

Even an Old West cowboy needed a change of scenery sometimes!. Chuck Connors was best known for his role as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman. As a hardworking rancher with a strong moral compass, McCain was the perfect picture of a classic Western hero. But off-screen, Connors was quite a bit more of a city boy than his TV counterpart.

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Fenwick dashes into state quarters

Guys on the offensive line don’t get a lot of publicity. Right, wrong or otherwise, they do their jobs effectively and by and large are under the radar. But after Fenwick’s 38-13 smashing of Hononegah Saturday in the second round of the IHSA Class 6A playoffs, a lot of guys on the line stood out.

Oak Park, IL · 3d

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Jason Brown, having weathered the storm, brings his figure skating career back home

It was noon Friday, and the Blackhawks Ice Center just west of downtown Chicago was teeming with teenage hockey players and their equipment. Three of the center’s four ice surfaces were in use for a weekend hockey tournament. The fourth rink, where Jason Brown was headed, would be filled with 16 figure skaters of various ages and skill levels, from the abilities that have made the 31-year-old Brown a two-time Olympian to those of tiny 8-year-olds trying to master a waltz jump.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Axios Chicago

We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Evanston, IL · 4d

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Jayce Prohaska, Mother McAuley rally to win supersectional, advance to state

With a berth in the state semifinals at stake, Mother McAuley senior outside hitter Jayce Prohaska left no doubt. Swinging away from the back row, she’d seen Downers Grove North make some impressive digs on her two previous hits. Game on the line, though, she wanted it. She was...

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Scarlet and Game

Ohio State vs Northwestern preview by the numbers

Ohio State has little life remaining and must win every game going forward.

Columbus, OH · 2d

Fun 104

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Minor League Basketball Across Illinois Offers Live Competition At A Fraction Of NBA Costs

If you're tired of paying major league prices for basketball, other Illinois towns have semi-pro and minor league teams playing real, competitive ball all season long.

Illinois · 3d

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Men’s Basketball Digs In For 82-72 Win over UNC Greensboro

CHICAGO — It was a truly balanced attack for UIC on Monday, as the Flames saw seven players score at least seven points, including four reaching double figures, in an 82-72 win over UNC Greensboro at Credit Union 1 Arena. With the victory, the Flames are 3-0 to start a season for the second time in the past 25 years and first since the abbreviated 2020-21 COVID season.

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Busting Brackets

UIC is 3-0 for just the second time in 25 years, and the Flames are giving the MVC a reason to pay attention

UIC improved to 3-0 with an 82-72 victory over UNC Greensboro on November 9. Here's why the Flames' historic start could signal something bigger in the Missouri Valley Conference.

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WBBM News Radio

Cal's Angels: Granting wishes for pediatric cancer patients

A Difference Maker

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MBB Minute: UConn, DePaul, Seton Hall Win on Monday Night

Daily Release | Standings | XML Stats | League Stats (PDF) | Team-by-Team Stats (PDF) MBB Minute: All three games on Monday night went into the win column for the BIG EAST, as UConn downed Wagner and DePaul won at home against Alabama A&M. In Philadelphia, Seton Hall earned a victory over Charlotte at The Palestra.

South Orange, NJ · 3d

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ETHS chess: Kits tie for first at Highland Park Tournament

After trading wins in October at their respective home tournaments, Evanston Township High School and Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, both played at the Nov. 7 Highland Park chess tournament but did not face one another. Instead, each team won all four of its matches against other teams to finish ahead of the other 22 teams. Stevenson took first place on tiebreaks because of its larger winning margins, and ETHS was awarded the team plaque for second place.

Evanston, IL · 4d

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Notes: at Northwestern/No. 1 Nebraska

Iowa heads into its final road trip of the season with visits to Northwestern on Thursday and No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. Iowa heads into its final road trip of the season with visits to Northwestern on Thursday and No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. The Hawkeyes meet the Wildcats in Evanston at 7 p.m. before heading to Nebraska for Saturday's match at 6 p.m.

Ames, IA · 3d

Block Club Chicago

Notre Dame Leprechaun’s College GameDay Kick Wins $200K For Greater Chicago Food Depository

CHICAGO — Notre Dame’s Riley the Leprechaun won big for Chicago’s largest food bank over the weekend with an impressive second-chance field goal on “College GameDay.”. The Greater Chicago Food Depository was awarded $200,000 after the University of Notre Dame mascot’s participation in the ESPN college...

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POLITICO

Can Springfield get to the end zone?

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. The election is over. The politics, not so much. TOP TALKER BEARS BEAT : The Chicago Bears are heading back to the negotiating table in Springfield, and lawmakers say they want to get a stadium deal done before the end of the year — even as the battle to replace House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch begins to take shape. Agenda item: The Bears legislation is expected to be a major focus when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session next week. The challenge will be finding a compromise that keeps the team in Illinois without putting taxpayers on the hook, while navigating competing interests between Chicago and the suburbs. State Sen. Bill Cunningham , the Democrat who has been central to the stadium negotiations, said discussions during the legislative break have increasingly centered on a stadium-authority model that would allow a municipality to build a privately financed, publicly owned stadium. “There seems to be a settling on this , trying to move forward with the stadium authority model,” Cunningham said during a legislative briefing with your Playbook host, and presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee. Some

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WBBM News Radio

Morgan Park High students stage walkout over football firing

Students and parents at a Far South Side high school say administrators fumbled the firing of a beloved football coach.

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Arizona Fall League Update: November 3-8, 2026

The Arizona Fall League is underway, and Chicago has seven prospects in the Grand Canyon State. The crew includes Mathias LaCombe, RHP (No. 17); Colby Shelton, INF (No. 23); Nick Altermatt, RHP; Jonathan Clark, RHP; Grant Magill, C; Tommy Vail, LHP and Garrett Wright, RHP. The team added Vail after...

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