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Cubs manager Craig Counsell watches his team lose to Kansas City 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Cubs should focus on Pittsburgh to find pitching help

The Cubs lost 8-4 to Kansas City on Wednesday, beaten by a pitcher that’s been mentioned as a trade target, right-hander Seth Lugo.

Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) works out during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Silvy: This year there’s no tiptoeing through Bears training camp

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Clayton Olson of Burlington leans on a glass case of turtles at the opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. He won the Grand Champion trophy in the foreground for Beginner Showmanship in a goats category earlier in the day. He was accepting donations for the care of the turtles but “All I have is two rocks in there,” he said of the red cup.

Heat doesn’t stifle fun at the Lake County Fair

Despite the heat, crowds gathered Wednesday to get a taste of Americana with a long lineup of colorful and fun activities for the whole family at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake.

Slammers co-owner Bill Murray joins team staff members distribute hot dogs to fans following the Wiener Drop World Record attempt, sponsored by Pabst Light, at Slammers Stadium on Tuesday.

Joliet Slammers get boost from Bill Murray in attempt to set hot dog drop record

Wrapped hot dogs dropped from the sky onto the field as the Joliet Slammers took a swing at a Wiener Drop world record Tuesday.

Custom homebuilder plans subdivision near Naperville’s Clow Creek Greenway

A custom homebuilder plans to develop more than a dozen houses just down the road from a pair of Naperville churches.

Nine animals, including cats, kittens and dogs, will fly from Texas to Illinois on Thursday and be housed at Anderson Humane in South Elgin.

Nine adoptable pets coming to Anderson Humane from Texas

Nine new adoptable pets -- cats, kittens and dogs -- will arrive at Anderson Humane in South Elgin on Thursday from Texas.

Children cool off in the splash pad Tuesday at Festival Park in Elgin. The National Weather Service advises that regular hydration, shade and frequent breaks should accompany any necessary outdoor activity on Wednesday and Thursday.

Dangerous heat wave continues in suburbs today

A potentially dangerous heat wave hit the Chicago area Wednesday morning and continues through Thursday, according to forecasts.

The GooRoos will perform on Saturday, July 26, at the Lake County Fair, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday, July 23-27, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

Things to do July 25-31: Lake, DuPage and McHenry County Fairs, Long Grove Vintage Days, Lollapalooza and more

Mark your calendar for the Lake, DuPage and McHenry County Fairs, Long Grove Vintage Days, Northbrook Days, Lollapalooza and more happening this week.

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