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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Sports
2 days ago
Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.

Chicago, IL April 22, 2025, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, side by side, across the street, government, downtown, loop, business, district
Crime
2 days ago
Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured

No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

Chicago, IL April 17, 2025, Coco food delivery robot cart going down the sidewalk, automated
IL State News
2 days ago
Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.

Harm reduction products offered by Springfield's Intricate Minds.
Local
2 days ago
Intricate Minds opens second Springfield location to expand harm reduction services

Nonprofit now offers 45 hours of services a week after adding a site at First Presbyterian Church.

FILE - Chicago Fire soccer
Sports
3 days ago
Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner

The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks to Orlando City’s victory over D.C. United.

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
3 days ago
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.

John LaTessa
Local
4 days ago
A longtime member of the WTAX family, Program Director John LaTessa dies

John LaTessa started with WTAX roughly 25 years ago.

Sports
4 days ago
Tyler Hughes totals 379 yards on offense and Wyoming dumps Northern Illinois 41-23

Taron Dickens threw for 216 yards for NIU (0-6, 0-2), which included a 34-yard touchdown pass to La’Don Bryant.

Illinois State University Redbirds
Sports
4 days ago
Pellant has TD run and pass in 28-point 2nd quarter as Illinois State tops Southern Illinois 35-14

Pellant completed 16 of 25 passes for 191 yards for Illinois State (5-2, 1-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked 13th in the Stats Perform FCS poll. Victor Dawson added 82 yards and a score on 16 rushes.