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Daywatch: Planned Parenthood of Illinois announces clinic closures
Day: January 23, 2025
Metea Valley freshman Payton Giannone, whose mother Tonya played in Final Four, ‘is pretty incredible’ already
Giannone is the leading scorer for Metea Valley, which is more competitive with her this season.
Best treadmills for running to keep you in shape
Modern at-home treadmills for running have plenty of controls and features to make your running workout more engaging and effective.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’
Ben Johnson started his interview with the Chicago Bears by declaring, “I want this job.” It made an impression. And that job is now his.
Why won’t Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan give rookie Matas Buzelis more minutes — especially after halftime?
Despite being the 11th pick in the NBA draft, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis ranks 22nd among rookies in total minutes played and 32nd in minutes per game.
Column: George McCaskey gets a rare ‘W’ with the hiring of Ben Johnson as the next Chicago Bears coach
It was a very rough year for the Chicago Bears and Chairman George McCaskey, but the hiring of Ben Johnson as coach gives fans reason for optimism.
SoxFest Live: What to know as the Chicago White Sox’s rebranded fan festival returns
SoxFest Live takes place this weekend at Ramova Theatre. It’s the team’s first fan festival since 2020. Here’s a closer look at the club and the event.
Column: Sugar Grove businessman and ‘America’s tenor’ who sang at inauguration discuss the art of friendship
Sugar Grove resident Jim Gibson, an Emmy- and Grammy-winning singer and entertainer, and noted tenor Christopher Macchio have developed a friendship that has been strengthened from a personal commitment to the craft they share.
Silvy: Johnson is the guy the Bears needed to do the work of winning
Applause filled the atrium.