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The Open Golf Tournament 2026 - Photo Gallery
Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and Cog Hill Golf & Country Club for making The Open Golf Tournament an incredible day! We enjoyed beautiful weather, a beautiful course, and an even better group of people. We're grateful for everyone who helped make our i...
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Dennis Hastert Dead at 84
(Kendall County, IL) -- Former U.S. House Speaker and longtime Illinois congressman Dennis Hastert passed away over the weekend. He was 84. The Kendall County Coroner's Office confirmed Hastert died over the weekend at his home from natural causes. He sat in the U.S. House f...
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White Sox-Guardians AL Division Series begins Saturday
Thirteen games across four nail-biting series weren't enough. The Guardians and White Sox will meet again, and the stakes are higher than ever. The White Sox beat the Astros, 7-3, in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday, to advance to the best-of-five Division Seri...
Oct 2, 2026
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The Open Golf Tournament 2026 - Photo Gallery
Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and Cog Hill Golf & Country Club for making The Open Golf Tournament an incredible day! We enjoyed beautiful weather, a beautiful course, and an even better group of people. We're grateful for everyone who helped make our i...
1h ago
Dennis Hastert Dead at 84
(Kendall County, IL) -- Former U.S. House Speaker and longtime Illinois congressman Dennis Hastert passed away over the weekend. He was 84. The Kendall County Coroner's Office confirmed Hastert died over the weekend at his home from natural causes. He sat in the U.S. House f...
6h ago
White Sox-Guardians AL Division Series begins Saturday
Thirteen games across four nail-biting series weren't enough. The Guardians and White Sox will meet again, and the stakes are higher than ever. The White Sox beat the Astros, 7-3, in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday, to advance to the best-of-five Division Seri...
Oct 2, 2026
Bears Minority Owner, NFL Commish, Meet with Pritzker
(CHICAGO) -- A minority owner of the Chicago Bears and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Gov. JB Pritzker and top legislative leaders on Thursday. The meeting comes as the Bears continue to explore two sites in Hammond, Indiana as possible options for a new stadium. Pr...
Oct 2, 2026
Chicago accepting nominations for official Christmas tree to light up Millennium Park
You may be able to help spread some holiday cheer. The city of Chicago is searching for this year's Christmas tree. You can apply if you have a tree at least 45 feet tall and it's located within 50 miles of Chicago. It has to be sturdy like a fir or spruce, so no pine trees....
Oct 2, 2026
Chicago Fire FC sharing look at luxury amenities coming to brand new stadium in South Loop
Chicago Fire FC on Wednesday unveiled three premium club spaces planned for its new stadium, offering a first look at some of the venue's most exclusive amenities as construction continues to progress ahead of its expected 2028 opening. The club said the new stadium will fea...
Oct 1, 2026
