John Sahly
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Monday a few days after Friday’s statement win over the Eagles.
They touched on Caleb Williams' continued inaccuracy, the NFC No. 1 seed, Johnson losing his shirt for free hot dogs.
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They touched on Caleb Williams' continued inaccuracy, the NFC No. 1 seed, Johnson losing his shirt for free hot dogs.
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What Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears said Monday after beating Eagles
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a few days after Friday’s statement win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are the most interesting things the...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Monday a few days after Friday’s statement win over the Eagles.
They touched on Caleb Williams' continued inaccuracy, the NFC No. 1 seed, Johnson losing his shirt for free hot dogs.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
They touched on Caleb Williams' continued inaccuracy, the NFC No. 1 seed, Johnson losing his shirt for free hot dogs.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
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Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday
Wilmington wins Class 2A state football title in dominant fashion over Maroa-Forsyth
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday
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November 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday
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According to sources, the Illinois High School Association has postponed Saturday's slate of football games at the state finals. There is currently no official word on when or where the games will be played
Sources: IHSA will postpone Saturday’s state title football games at Illinois State because of weather
According to sources, the Illinois High School Association has postponed Saturday's slate of football games at the state finals. There is currently no official word on when or where the games will be played
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November 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
According to sources, the Illinois High School Association has postponed Saturday's slate of football games at the state finals. There is currently no official word on when or where the games will be played
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The Chicago Bears will officially have two of their playmakers from the secondary back for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Friday's game in front of a national audience.
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Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Friday's game in front of a national audience.
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Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon active against Eagles in Black Friday matchup
The Chicago Bears will officially have two of their playmakers from the secondary back for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Fri...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Chicago Bears will officially have two of their playmakers from the secondary back for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Friday's game in front of a national audience.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are active for Friday's game in front of a national audience.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
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A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region
Up to 6 inches of snow or more: NWS warns of significant Saturday snowstorm in northern Illinois
A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region
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November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A potent winter storm is expected to sweep across northern Illinois this weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and the potential for more than 6 inches of accumulation across much of the region
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Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down what we saw in the Illinois high school football playoff semifinals, talk about Mt. Carmel coach Jordan Lynch's recent comments, and look ahead to the state title games
Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 345: IHSA semifinal football review; Private school dominance again
Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down what we saw in the Illinois high school football playoff semifinals, talk about Mt. Carmel coach Jordan Lynch's recent comments, and look ahead to the state title games
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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down what we saw in the Illinois high school football playoff semifinals, talk about Mt. Carmel coach Jordan Lynch's recent comments, and look ahead to the state title games
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The Chicago Bears will be without all three of their starting linebackers Sunday when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Solider Field. Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell were all ruled out.
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Chicago Bears injury report: All starting linebackers ruled out against Steelers in Week 12
The Chicago Bears will be without all three of their starting linebackers Sunday when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Solider Field.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Chicago Bears will be without all three of their starting linebackers Sunday when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Solider Field. Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell were all ruled out.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The US may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year and seems to be spreading more rapidly and earlier than usual.
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Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The US may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year and seems to be spreading more rapidly and earlier than usual.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/h...
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Two bald eagles have died from injuries, not believed to be the result of human contact, near Starved Rock State Park and in northern DeKalb County, Conservation police confirmed.
Bald eagles found dead at Starved Rock and DeKalb County
Two bald eagles have died from injuries, not believed to be the result of human contact, near Starved Rock State Park and in northern DeKalb County, Conservation police confirmed.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Two bald eagles have died from injuries, not believed to be the result of human contact, near Starved Rock State Park and in northern DeKalb County, Conservation police confirmed.
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YOU DID WHAT??????
Am I a hypocrite for wanting this after giving a hard no to muppet knives out
Okay, I'm making my case for the only Muppet I want to see on Broadway right now...
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
YOU DID WHAT??????
Bring back the Great Eight!
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Bring back the Great Eight!
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A Department of Defense official confirmed to Shaw Local on Monday the 200 Texas guard members are currently being demobilized and the process will continue over the next few days until they are gone.
Texas National Guard leaving Elwood base this week
A Department of Defense official confirmed to Shaw Local on Monday the 200 Texas guard members are currently being demobilized and the process will continue over the next few days until they are gone.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A Department of Defense official confirmed to Shaw Local on Monday the 200 Texas guard members are currently being demobilized and the process will continue over the next few days until they are gone.
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The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal.
Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.
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Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.
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How trust helped the Chicago Bears win their third straight late-game thriller over the Vikings
The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal.
Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
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Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Chicago Bears’ Jaquan Brisker active against Vikings in Week 11
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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A petitioner for an unknown company wants to build a major data center on 560 acres in DeKalb just south of another 500-acre data center campus owned by Meta.
560-acre data center proposed in DeKalb
A petitioner for an unknown company wants to build a major data center on 560 acres in DeKalb just south of another 500-acre data center campus owned by Meta.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A petitioner for an unknown company wants to build a major data center on 560 acres in DeKalb just south of another 500-acre data center campus owned by Meta.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a team record 68 times last season. He's on pace for 26.4 this year.
Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.
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Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.
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Caleb Williams was sacked a Bears record 68 times last year. Here’s how he fixed that.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a team record 68 times last season. He's on pace for 26.4 this year. Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a team record 68 times last season. He's on pace for 26.4 this year.
Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.
www.shawlocal.com/bears/2025/1...
Here's how Williams and the Bears fixed his sack problem.
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Vacation
European Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Vegas Vacation
European Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Vegas Vacation
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Vacation
European Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Vegas Vacation
European Vacation
Christmas Vacation
Vegas Vacation
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Still trying to figure out what happened at the end of the Chicago Bears' win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday? Join us at noon Monday for a lunchtime livestream as we break it all down.
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Recapping the Chicago Bears' wild win over the Bengals
YouTube video by Shaw Local
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November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Still trying to figure out what happened at the end of the Chicago Bears' win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday? Join us at noon Monday for a lunchtime livestream as we break it all down.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T0z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T0z...
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Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown
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October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown
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#BREAKING: In the Illinois National Guard case, #SCOTUS is asking for additional briefing on one of the key substantive questions (and one flagged by my Georgetown colleague @martylederman.bsky.social in an amicus brief):
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#BREAKING: In the Illinois National Guard case, #SCOTUS is asking for additional briefing on one of the key substantive questions (and one flagged by my Georgetown colleague @martylederman.bsky.social in an amicus brief):
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
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The Chicago Bears failed to gain much consistency offensively once again in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. A look into the numbers offers some insight as to what’s stopped the offense from reaching its full potential.
Here's our breakdown:
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Here's our breakdown:
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Why did the Chicago Bears have another inconsistent offensive showing in Ravens loss?
The Chicago Bears failed to gain much consistency offensively once again in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. A look into the numbers offers some insight as to what’s stopped the offense from rea...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Chicago Bears failed to gain much consistency offensively once again in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. A look into the numbers offers some insight as to what’s stopped the offense from reaching its full potential.
Here's our breakdown:
www.shawlocal.com/news/2025/10...
Here's our breakdown:
www.shawlocal.com/news/2025/10...