The Chicago Bears took care of business during a dominant 23-12 win over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Here are five big takeaways from the Bears’ second straight win at home...

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, who’s been absent from the public for weeks after suffering serious injuries in a Sept. 12 home accident, extended gratitude to the community and first responders for their “incredible support” in an update shared by the city Friday.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Wednesday a couple days after the team’s impressive win over the Philadelphia Eagles in front of a national audience. Here are ...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams will be week-to-week with a hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Lincoln-Way School District 210 Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the voluntary withdrawal of the students on Thursday night.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a mountain lion is traversing Union and Jackson counties downstate. The IDNR said sightings of the predators will likely increase as their habitat is threatened out west and young cats explore the state.

About 50 Lincoln-Way East students and 30 residents marched Wednesday after school officials acknowledged racial slurs, monkey noises and racist gestures at Friday’s football game

When the payout will happen is not clear, as the city of Rock Falls is requesting a stay on the verdict as it heads toward appealing to a higher court.

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In the wake of news an unvaccinated Kaneland High School student may have spread the potentially fatal measles disease to other students on Aug. 18, the Kane County Health Department announced a second location where people may have been exposed. A Call Center has been set up.

Officials for the Town of Cortland this week terminated a contract with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras used by its police department.

Dead people, missing generations of eligible jurors, and statistical impossibilities have prompted calls for a statewide review of how Illinois selects juries

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter bets that his offseason improvements will lead to a contract extension with the team in the coming year. Plus more notes from Sunday's training camp practi...

Darnell Wright's deal is the biggest ever given to a right tackle in NFL history, and the $93 million guaranteed is the most given to an offensive lineman in league history

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze caused a stir in the spring when he said he'd have to adjust to a new normal after a foot injury last season. On Thursday, Odunze clarified it isn't as dire as ...

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III flashed his big-play ability during his rookie season last year. With a year under his belt, Burden's stock could skyrocket, which is why he's the No. 7 m...

A group of animal rights activists seemingly accomplished its lawsuit's goal to shut down a rodeo near Rochelle on Friday when its owners told an Ogle County judge they intend to relinquish their county-issued event permit.

Chicago Bears special teams star Josh Blackwell came through with two huge plays last season that led to two comeback wins. Here's why Blackwell will continue to be a top under-the-radar player next s...

Northern Illinois residents celebrated the country's 250th Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and more

Although the Chicago Bears turned their attention toward building a new stadium in Northwest Indiana earlier in June, the Bears are still working to pass legislation that would allow them to build in Illinois, according to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

From our editorial board: The Bears have now advanced a “site TBD” in Hammond, Indiana. The phrasing matters. It is not a plan. It is not a commitment. It is not even a fully described proposal. It is a directional signal carefully calibrated to do two things at once

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A Joliet woman has filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Will County that claims two companies passed the burden of U.S. President Donald Trump’s unlawful tariffs onto consumers.

Communities across northern Illinois are weighing billion-dollar data center projects that promise major tax revenue while raising concerns over water use, energy demand and rapid growth

The Chicago Bears started building a new foundation for next season this week with the start of organized team activities at Halas Hall. They had a near-perfect attendance on Thursday in an open pract...

Illinois health officials are investigating a potential case of hantavirus in a Winnebago County resident who is believed to have been exposed while cleaning a home containing rodent droppings. The case is not connected to the recent MV Hondius cruise ship

While speaking during a public address this week, new DeKalb County Administrator Kedzior said the county is investing tens of millions of dollars into the Peace and Plank roads corridor.

The Chicago Bears boosted their offensive line to start the second round on Friday by selecting Iowa center Logan Jones with the No. 57 overall in the NFL draft.

Chicago Bears first-round draft pick Dillon Thieneman proved he can be a difference-maker at Oregon. Now he'll try to bring his versatility, speed and winning traits to the NFL. Here's how.

The Chicago Bears used their first-round pick of the 2026 NFL draft to boost their secondary by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall on Thursday night.

Illinois lawmakers came one step closer to passing a bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana on Wednesday. The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee advanced legislation ...

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is sponsoring a bill that would create special Illinois license plates alerting police officers that a driver or passenger has autism

As tornadoes hit Northern Illinois, millions are turning to livestreaming weather creators instead of traditional forecasts — raising new questions about how people stay safe

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers say the Illinois Department of Corrections must fix a slew of errors that were revealed in a recent audit. Eighty percent of the employees reviewed by auditors recorded overtime on the same days they also received paid leave

From Capitol News Illinois: ComEd customers in Illinois will see an average $19 monthly reduction to their electricity bills over the coming months, thanks to a policy in the state’s climate bill