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Sauk Valley's 5 most-read stories: August 31 - September 6
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6mDaily Chronicle 2026 Softball Player of the Year: Sycamore’s Kairi Lantz
Two years ago, Kairi Lantz decided to walk away from organized softball after high school. This season, her final season, she had the best one of her life. The Sycamore catcher is the Daily Chronicle Softball Player of the Year.
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5mTop Chicago Bears with something to prove in 2026: No. 3 Gervon Dexter
Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Chicago Bears players who will have something to prove in 2026. Here's a look at No. 3 on the list, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter.
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8mIllinois hospitals deploy AI tools to free doctors from paperwork
Doctors say AI won't replace healthcare workers, but it's already transforming how hospitals diagnose and treat patients
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2mAdam Swanson, Alec Novotney, Ayden Collom named IHSBCA All-State
The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 IHSBCA All-State Teams, honoring many of the state's top prep players including a half-dozen standouts from teams across The Times coverage area.
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6mDaily Chronicle 2026 Baseball All-Area Team
Big boppers, dominant aces and vacuum cleaner fielders up and down the list highlight the Daily Chronicle 2026 All Area Baseball team.