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The Open Golf Tournament 2026 - Photo Gallery
Thank You for an Incredible Day! A huge thank you to everyone who made The Open Golf Tournament such a memorable event! We'd like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the participants and spon...
Oct 5, 2026
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 o...
Oct 5, 2026
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 ...
Oct 2, 2026 Sep 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth (10) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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 expl...
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 mi...
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...
Oct 1, 2026
White Sox beat Astros to advance in playoffs, while Cubs lose to Padres and bow out
The wildcard playoff series for both the Chicago White Sox and Cubs had some historical resonance this year - the Sox took on the same club they faced in the 2005 World Series, while the Cubs took on ...
Oct 1, 2026 Sep 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth (10) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Chicago-area schools, districts rank among the 'Best in America' in new report
Four Chicago-area high schools ranked among the nation's best public high schools for 2027 in a new report, with multiple suburban school districts also landing among the top-ranked districts in the c...
Sep 30, 2026
White Sox win Game 1 against Astros as Pope Leo sends letter to team's chairman, Cubs fall to Padres
The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs both began their Wild Card Series Tuesday, giving local fans plenty to follow after the Bears' win the night before. The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3 in Gam...
Sep 30, 2026 Aug 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw wears a promotional Pope hat before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Window Shot Out at Pastor Brooks' Community Center
(CHICAGO) -- For what he says is the third time, Pastor Corey Brooks says someone shot out a window at the new Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center, which is still under partial construction. ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Josh Bretl teamed up with his father in 2003 at FSR Certified Public Accountants, Ltd. to build secure financial futures for retirees and pre-retirees in the greater Chicago area. He is proud to work at a family-owned firm that specializes in tax-focused ...
