December 16, 2016
1111 S. Dee Road • Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Vol. 53, No. 4
TACKLING THE ODDS After its first Conference loss in 16 years, Maine South football wins the state championship in a stunning upset of Loyola.
PHOTO BY JEN BECK
See pages 14-15
Beverage Bill
Cook County places a tax on sugary drinks. Page 2
Deck the Halls
Local family Christmas display benefits charities. Page 7
Silent Knot
Spice up your holiday wardrobe with scarves. Page 12
Swim Superstar Freshman Annika Wagner breaks school records. Page 16