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Bears Insider podcast: Episode 483, previewing Bears-Packers (John Sahly) By Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar The Chicago Bears will try to win their third straight game with a backup quarterback when they head to play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the matchup and what to look forward to. Like what you hear? Subscribe to us here through Apple Podcasts. Leave a review; it helps others discover the show. Have Spotify?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Trump said on social media on Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call in which he was expected to discuss a suspected case of plague in Russia.

CASA Kane County’s inaugural “Dancing with the Local Stars” event brought 650 guests to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Oct. 7 for a sold-out evening of entertainment, friendly competition and philanthropy. The event raised more than $65,000 in support of CASA Kane County’s mission to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, according to a news release.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned to practice Friday ahead of the team’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Friday marked the first time that Williams took part in a practice since he injured his hamstring against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. Since then, Williams has been week-to-week and didn’t take part in any practice.

FFA students get into a pit to judge the soil Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal)

Rail Fest returns to Woodstock Square on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing at least 22 fully operational model railroads in various scales to participating stores around the square, according to a news release. The event, now in its seventh year, will feature experienced model railroaders to answer questions about the trains, railroading in general and the model railroading hobby. The exhibits are intended for all ages.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Kankakee County, here’s what sold for $150,000 or under between Sept. 21 and Oct. 4. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces. Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of Sept. 21 to the week of Oct.

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region over the past week. In this article, we outline recent property sales in La Salle County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $200,000 or under. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of McHenry County, here’s what sold for $300,000 or under during the past week. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces. Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sept. 28, even if the property may have been sold earlier. 1.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Lee County / Whiteside, here’s what sold for $150,000 or under in the past week. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces. Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sept. 28, even if the property may have been sold earlier. 1.