Rizzo keeps game in perspective after shooting at Florida alma mater
Anthony Rizzo still wants the Chicago Cubs to win more than ever, but he no longer sees the games as a matter of life and death.
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Bears building team to bring out Trubisky’s best
The Chicago Bears are showing their long-term commitment to quarterback Mitch Trubisky by supplying him with the weapons the team believes he needs to restore the franchise’s honor in the…
The training wheels are off for Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks
Kyle Hendricks’ ongoing maturation has led to an identity-crisis for virtually every MLB hitter who has to face off against the veteran Chicago Cubs hurler.
Bill to bar children younger than 12 from playing tackle football advances in House
Reps. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) saw matters differently at a March 1 House Mental Health Committee hearing over HB4341, a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon…
Proposed age restriction on youth tackle football spurs rally in Springfield
A grass-roots effort on social media resulted in a first-of-its-kind rally in Springfield on March 6 with supporters from across the state coming out against a proposal that would bar…
House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams
With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.
Chicago Bulls are playing to lose to move up in NBA lottery
Chicago Bulls fans don’t look now, but your 20-38 team seems to have the competition right where they want them.
With spring training underway, hopes high for Cubs, Sox
With pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training on Feb. 14, baseball is back and the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are both preparing for the upcoming season.
CMA: Noah Rothman talks with Dan & Amy about media coverage of the Olympics & N. Korea
Noah Rothman talks with Dan & Amy about media coverage of the Olympics & N. Korea
Bulls look to future after a rough first half of season
With the NBA season at the midway point, the Chicago Bulls are sitting in last place in the Central Division and 12th place overall in the Eastern Conference with a…
Illinois to be well-represented at Winter Olympics
With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, a number of athletes with ties to Illinois are gearing up to compete.
Former White Sox player Thome makes Hall of Fame in his first time up
Former Chicago White Sox great Jim Thome was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in the first year he appeared on the ballot, garnering 89.8 percent of votes from…
Cubs, White Sox have high hopes for new season
With spring training for Major League Baseball just around the corner, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are gearing up for the season. Both teams are heading into spring training…
Nagy optimistic about ability of Bears to turn things around
The Chicago Bears have tapped Matt Nagy as the 16th head coach in the franchise’s history.
This Week in Illinois History: Jan. 15-21
Chicago’s first railroad, birth of Emmy-winning actress and first African-American First Lady
This week in Illinois History: Dec. 25-31
This week in Illinois History: Dec. 25-31
Author of dropped U of I chant says knowledge beats censorship
The author of University of Illinois’ “Three-in-One” or “Fighting Illini” pre-game war chant, dropped last summer, wants the chancellor “to step up and be cutting edge in this whole issue.”
IHSA sticks Hinsdale Central with host duties for lacrosse state finals
Hinsdale Central High School will be in Illinois’ inaugural state finals for both boys and girls lacrosse in at least one way: as host.
High school sports group focuses on playing smart, safe with new website
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has developed the “Play Smart. Play Hard.” website in an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of high school athletes, the organization said on…