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Ranking the best Bears offseason acquisitions

We looked at every Bears offseason acquisition made by Ryan Poles to determine which ones were the best.

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Lake Forest man who was aboard doomed submersible Titan on 2021 expedition wasn’t aware of alleged vessel safety concerns

David Waud explored the Titanic wreckage in the Titan in 2021. He said he felt completely safe at the time, but has since learned of safety issues raised during development.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lou Ruffolo, barber who lived the American Dream from his corner of Lake Forest train station, dies at 90

Mr. Ruffolo arrived from Italy and took a chance by opening a shop that stayed in business for more than 50 years. Along the way he got some helpful advice from clients who became friends.

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Winners and losers following the Bears 2023 offseason

As we await the arrival of training camp, here are some of our winners and losers following the Bears offseason.

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Commentary: What is the Southern Baptists’ problem with women?

At their annual meeting in New Orleans last week, Southern Baptists doubled down on their crusade against female clergy. “Messengers” (delegates) of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination ratified the expulsion of two congregations — one of them Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California — for condoning the ordination of women.

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Best photos from Chicago Bears’ 2023 offseason

The Bears concluded their offseason program last week at Halas Hall. From rookie minicamp to veteran minicamp, here's a look at the action:

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Photos from first day of Bears 2023 mandatory minicamp

The Bears conducted their first minicamp practice on Tuesday. Take a look at the action:

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Best photos from Chicago Bears’ 2023 OTAs

The Bears concluded OTAs this week at Halas Hall. Here's a look at the best photos from the last three weeks of practices.

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Photos from final week of Bears 2023 OTAs

The Bears conducted their ninth OTA practice on Wednesday. Take a look at the action:

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Photos from second day of Bears 2023 OTAs

The Bears conducted their second OTA practice on Tuesday. Take a look at the action:

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Previewing the Class 3A state tournament

Both defending champ Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin and last year’s runner-up, Metamora, are legit title contenders again.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dan Wiederer: Why Kevin Warren is exactly what Bears need. ‘There will be an adrenaline rush inside that building at all times.’

CHICAGO — To those who work at 1920 Football Drive in Lake Forest and have grand aspirations for what the Chicago Bears can become, get excited. And get ready. That’s everyone from general manager Ryan Poles to the entire business development team to the marketing folks to those who work…

Chicago Tribune

From his home in California, Nolan Arenado says he wants to be a lifelong Cardinal

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — He’s propelled enough swings in his career and already in this workout Friday to know the one he’s chasing. When he connected, the echo from the crack of contact had only just faded when Nolan Arenado, head down and hands already circling back for his next…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Another Chicago-area corporate HQ hitting the road as auto parts supplier Tenneco plans move to Michigan

Lake Forest, Illinois-based auto parts manufacturer Tenneco is the latest Chicago-area company to announce it is hitting the road, with plans to shift its headquarters to Michigan.

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Ferrari | North America, Imola: Franco takes lights-to-flag win in interrupted race

It was poleman Manny Franco (Ferrari Lake Forest) who took the win in the gathering gloom of the first race of round 7 of the Ferrari Challenge North America after some of his closest rivals on the grid were eliminated in incidents that brought out the safety car three times.

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5 Rookies to watch in the Bears’ preseason opener vs. Chiefs

Keep an eye on these rookies when the Bears face off against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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6 Standouts from Friday’s Bears training camp practice

Here's who stood out during one of the hardest Bears training camp practices to date.

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Best photos from the first week of Bears training camp

The first week of Bears training camp is in the books. Take a look back at the action from the first four practices.

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‘Forever chemicals’ lawsuits: Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul sues 18 companies over PFAS contamination

The chemicals also have been found in more than 100 drinking water systems in Illinois, including those in Lake Forest, Waukegan, North Chicago, South Elgin and Crest Hill.

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Best photos from second week of Bears OTAs

The Bears returned to the practice field for the second week of OTAs. Take a look at the action:

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Best photos from Day 5 of Bears OTAs

The Bears held their fourth OTA practice on Monday. Take a look at the action:

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Best photos from Day 2 of Bears OTAs

The Bears held their second OTA practice on Tuesday. Take a look at the action:

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Bailey to hit Chicago TV screens after billionaire Uihlein pumps $2.5 million more into GOP campaign for governor

The $2.5 million that the Lake Forest GOP megadonor dropped into Bailey’s war chest on Friday comes just days after a poll showed the gap between the downstate senator and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has narrowed in the wide-open GOP primary race for governor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Darren Bailey picks up support from anti-abortion leaders — and millions from mega donor Dick Uihlein

The endorsements from Illinois Family Action, Illinois Federation for Right to Life and Illinois Citizens for Life come a day after Bailey reported a $2.5 million campaign contribution from Dick Uihlein, bringing the total the Lake Forest businessman has donated to $3,525,000.

Los Angeles Times

Video shows Calif. sheriff's deputy shooting man in the head at Walmart in January

LOS ANGELES — A man shot in the head by an Orange County, California, sheriff's deputy this year appeared to reach for a handgun during a struggle at a Walmart in Lake Forest, authorities said Tuesday as they released footage of the incident.

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