Palatine has created a fundraiser for those who are trying to recover from a typhoon.

McArtor's parents John and Rosario grew up in the Philippines.

She and Illinois State graduate assistant coach Katie Baumgardner have organized a T-shirt drive, hoping to collect 1,000 shirts by Dec. 12.

You can read more about McArtor's heartfelt efforts on GoRedbirds.com.

Chance to see Bears-Packers

The Illinois High School Association's eight state championship football teams will get the opportunity to experience football's greatest rivalry.

The Chicago Bears have invited the head coach and player representatives from each state championship team to Soldier Field to see the Bears take on the Green Bay Packers on December 29, 2013.

During halftime, all eight state title teams will be honored during a moment of on-field recognition. The ceremony will include state championshipgame highlights on the video boards, courtesy of Comcast SportsNet Chicago.

"The Chicago Bears are dedicated to supporting high school football throughout the state of Illinois, and we will be proud to recognize our 2013 football state champion teams during halftime of our game on December 29," said Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. "Winning a state title is a monumental accomplishment, and we look forward to congratulating each championship team."

The IHSA football state title games will be played at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Friday and Saturday.

The Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A games will be contested on Friday with the Class 5A, 6A, 7A and 8A games on Saturday.

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