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Four Bluejays Place at the Pointer Open

STEVENS POINT, Wis. - The Elmhurst University men's wrestling team earned four podium finishes across the Gold and Silver divisions at the Pointer Open on Saturday, Nov. 7. Nolan Vogel led the Bluejays with a title at 165 pounds in the Silver Division. Vogel went 5-0 with three pins. He...

Elmhurst, IL · 1d

oakpark.com

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Fossils and solder and snakes, oh my!

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. But Saturday at Julian Middle School? It may have very well stood for fun with a cool purpose. Oak Park Education Network’s STEAM Fest once again needed both the gym and the commons area to allow elementary school-aged youngsters the opportunity to use their five senses to interact with all five categories.

Oak Park, IL · 21h

ABC 7 Chicago

Woman killed in Dan Ryan crash involving semi near Fuller Park, officials say

A woman was killed in a crash involving a semi on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago's South Side early Sunday morning, officials said.

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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 · 1d

CBS Chicago

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UPS Store in Bridgeport shuts down with dozens of packages still inside

For more than a week, some Bridgeport residents have visited their UPS Store to find the doors locked, with dozens of packages inside and no way to get them.

Chicago, IL · 13h

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 · 15h

fox32chicago.com

Fatal Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune truck leaves 1 dead

Police in suburban Deerfield are investigating a fatal overnight crash involving a Chicago Tribune box truck and a crossover SUV that left one person dead and briefly shut down a major roadway.

Deerfield, IL · 22h

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15th person accused of Chicago murder or attempted murder while on felony release this year

A Chicago man was on felony pretrial release when he allegedly tried to kill a 29-year-old man in a shooting on the West Side this summer, officials say. Emara Williams, 35, is the 15th person accused of killing or attempting to kill someone in Chicago this year while on felony pretrial release. Those individuals are accused of targeting 22 victims, five of whom — including a Chicago police officer and a Chicago firefighter — died.

Chicago, IL · 21h

The Spun

Chicago Sky React to Natasha Cloud's Career News

Natasha Cloud received a major honor amid the WNBA offseason.

Chicago, IL · 9h

familydestinationsguide.com

Experience The Italian Restaurant In Illinois That Has Kept Loyal Fans Coming Back For Years

If a restaurant can keep people coming back for years without changing what makes it great, that restaurant has figured out something most places never do. Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap in Chicago’s University Village neighborhood has figured it out, and the loyal fans who fill its tables are the living proof.

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Daily Dose: One shot targets two cholesterol problems, a surprising heart disease drug trial result and no-shave November tips

CLEVELAND — Here are the health headlines for Nov. 9, 2026. People with mixed hyperlipidemia have high levels of both LDL, or "bad," cholesterol and triglyceride-rich fats. Both raise the risk of heart disease, and treatment usually means taking more than one medication. A new Cleveland Clinic study tested...

Chicago, IL · 15h

CBS Chicago

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CCPSA expected to announce 3 finalists for Chicago's next top cop this week

Three finalists are expected to be selected on Thursday, Nov. 12, before Mayor Brandon Johnson makes the final decision.

Chicago, IL · 7h

NBC Chicago

I-88 lanes shut down in western suburbs due to crash; traffic and heavy backups expected

Traffic and backups were expected Monday morning on the Reagan Memorial Tollway in the westerns suburbs due to multi-vehicle crash. According to the Illinois State Police, the four-vehicle crash occurred about 6:44 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-88 at milepost 130 in DuPage County. Two people were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries.

Dupage County, IL · 23h

Block Club Chicago

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Hundreds Try (And Fail) To Push The Bean ‘7 Inches To The Left’

DOWNTOWN — It was a valiant effort, but The Bean remains unmoved. Hundreds of Chicagoans showed up to Millennium Park Sunday to answer a call posted on an anonymous flyer asking for help pushing The Bean exactly seven inches to the left at the oddly specific time of 12:47 p.m.

CBS Chicago

Man on scooter who was struck and killed by CPD car identified

A man who was struck and killed by a Chicago police squad car while he was riding a scooter last week in the Bridgeport neighborhood has been identified.

Chicago, IL · 20h

CBS Chicago

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Man dies by suicide in Back of the Yards as Marshals try to make arrest: CPD

Chicago police said a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as U.S. Marshals prepared to make an arrest in Back of the Yards Monday morning.

Chicago, IL · 20h

NBC Chicago

Teens arrested in rash of burglaries in Chicago, including 12 on same day

Two teens have been arrested and charged with a host of felonies after a rash of burglaries across the city of Chicago. It is estimated that a dozen of those burglaries took place on the same day, and now two suspects are facing charges. According to Chicago police, a 17-year-old...

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Block Club Chicago

2 Business Owners Challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata In 1st Ward Race

WICKER PARK — Two local business owners will be on the February ballot to challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata for his 1st Ward seat. Laura Yepez, who owns Wicker Park Inn and is also the 1st Ward committeeperson for the Cook County Democratic Party, and Bill Thanoukos, a West Town resident and restaurant owner, filed to challenge La Spata as he seeks a third term in office, according to petitions submitted to the Chicago Board of Elections.

Chicago, IL · 22h

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