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The college football transfer portal window opened Friday and will stay open until Jan. 16. The Tribune is tracking some of the key portal moves for local teams and players. Want the latest news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our free sports newsletter. Monday Illinois signed former Wisconsin center Jake Renfro. Julio Cortez / … [Read more...] about College football transfer portal tracker: Illinois adds a 7th-year center and returns a pair of DBs

Judy Hughes of Northbrook, 81, the longtime president of the Northbrook Historical Society and a fixture in Northbrook community life, died on Dec. 27. “She had a heart of gold,” said Michael Hughes of his wife of 63 years. He noted that Judy Hughes was active in many Northbrook organizations, but he considers “raising our children” as her number one achievement. The couple has … [Read more...] about Memorial planned for Judy Hughes, leader in Northbrook community organizations

Once a passenger in a car when the driver was stopped by police for a traffic offense, Warren Township High School sophomore Rocco Mireles has a different view of such situations after spending four days at in the Waukegan Police Department’s Youth Citizen Police Academy. As part of their training, the teens were in a simulated traffic stop where they took the role of an … [Read more...] about Police academy gives teens an understanding of law enforcement: ‘They learn there are … some things you can’t control’