All Stories from April 1, 2023
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For Downers Grove man, 'retirement' is more a figure of speech than a realityApr 5, 2023 11:03 AM - A native of Downers Grove, Dave Humphreys is a hometown legend, known and recognized for his volunteerism, leadership and musical endeavors, which he has pursued throughout his life. The resident of Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove continues to work in areas for which he has a passion.
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March Madness: San Diego St to meet UConn in title gameApr 1, 2023 11:40 PM - Lamont Butler hit the biggest shot in San Diego State history, putting the Aztecs in the national championship game for the first time. UConn dominated yet another NCAA Tournament opponent, completing its return to national relevance.
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UConn dominant again, throttles MiamiApr 1, 2023 11:24 PM - HOUSTON -- UConn doled out another drama-free basketball beatdown Saturday, getting 21 points and 10 rebounds from Adama Sanogo to dispatch Miami 72-59 and move one win from the school's fifth national title. Jordan Hawkins overcame his stomach bug and scored 13 for the Huskies, who came into this most unexpected Final Four as the only team with any experience on college basketball's final weekend and with the best seeding of the four teams in Houston -- at No. 4.
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Son says he watched roof crush father when tornado hit Belvidere theater during concert
Apr 1, 2023 11:22 PM - The National Weather Service said Saturday it was indeed a tornado that struck a Belvidere theater where a roof collapsed and killed a 50-year-old man during a rock concert Friday night. The man's sister said he was a car and heavy metal enthusiast who attended the concert with his son -- who saw the roof collapse on his father.
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St. Charles to host Rain Garden Workshop & Rain Barrel SaleApr 1, 2023 11:14 PM - On Thursday, April 13, the St. Charles Natural Resources Commission is hosting a rain garden workshop for the community.
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Toews keeps it simple, gets on scoresheet in return to action for BlackhawksApr 1, 2023 10:29 PM - It's no surprise that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews admitted he might be a bit nervous before taking the ice against New Jersey on Saturday.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital: 'Still alive,' he quips
Apr 1, 2023 8:22 PM - A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he's "still alive."
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At least 21 dead after tornadoes rake Midwest, South
Apr 1, 2023 7:52 PM - Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 21 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois, and leaving people throughout the region bewildered Saturday by the damage.
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Four things we learned about Bears at NFL owners meetingsApr 1, 2023 7:20 PM - The NFL owners meetings wrapped up this week in Phoenix, with plenty of juicy tidbits to go around. Below are four takeaways for the Bears, who are in the midst of a momentous offseason.
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Ross faces tricky decisions with three former starters in bullpenApr 1, 2023 6:54 PM - The Cubs have kept three former starters in the bullpen to start the season in Keegan Thompson, Javier Assad and Adbert Alzolay. Thompson pitched a single inning in the opener, but when Assad stayed out for a second inning, he ended up being Saturday's losing pitcher.
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