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Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 412: Western Suburbs Round 1 IHSA football playoff preview

Listen to "Podcast: Western Suburbs Round 1 IHSA football playoff preview" on Spreaker. Join hosts Josh Welge, Skyler Kisellus and Matt McGowan as they preview the first round of the IHSA football playoffs in the western suburbs.Subscribe to us here in Apple PodcastsSubscribe to us on Spotify

Photos: Rochelle freshman football against Belvidere

White Sox announce TV play-by-play announcer John Schriffen won't return for 2027 season

The Chicago White Sox announced Monday afternoon that they will not extend the contract of John Schriffen, 42, who signed a three-year deal prior to the 2024 season to be the team's main play-by-play announcer on television.

Oregon volleyball beats Mendota 25-14, 35-33: Monday’s Sauk Valley Sports Roundup

VolleyballOregon def. Mendota 25-14, 35-33: The Hawks (2-24) finished off an exciting win and snapped a 16-game skid to open the postseason. Oregon advances to face top-seeded Winnebago in Tuesday’s Class 2A Winnebago Regional semifinal at 6 p.m.St. Bede def. Newman 25-21, 20-25, 25-22: The Comets...

Morgan Evelo reaches milestone, Cary-Grove continues hot play with regional quarterfinal win over Woodstock

Playing for the person next to you is a theme that’s emerged during a late-season hot streak for Cary-Grove’s girls volleyball team.Winless in their first 14 Fox Valley Conference matches, the Trojans won three of their final four to avoid the bottom of the conference standings and, more...

Plano Methodist Church draws more than 200 to trunk-or-treat event

Plano Methodist Church hosted its 23rd annual trunk-or-treat event Oct. 11The event featured 20 decorated trunks offering candy, games, and festive displays, and drew more than 200 attendees.A concession area offered hot dogs, chips, bottled water, candy and a variety of snack cakes and cookies for...

Frankfort mother accused of killing her 2-year-old appears in court

JOLIET, Ill. — The Frankfort mother accused of killing her 2-year-old son had another court date Monday morning. Corie Walsh pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity back on Sept. 24. In court on Monday, Will County judge Amy Tomczak subpoenaed documents from both the state and her defense team...

34 chains with Halloween deals and seasonal specials: Chipotle, Pizza Hut and more

These Halloween food deals are so good, it’s scary.

An early look at the Halloween forecast for the Chicago area: See the latest weather outlook

The Chicago area over the past few weeks has seen beautiful blue skies, mild conditions and warm October days. Will the weather stay that way for Halloween? Here s an early look at the holiday forecast and the weather changes to expect this week. Monday Temperatures Monday morning started out...