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FILE - The Big Ten logo is seen on the field at Husky Stadium during an NCAA college football game, Oct. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Sports
2 days ago
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ‘optimistic’ College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24

That window was scheduled to end Friday but Petitti indicated during his remarks at Big Ten men’s basketball media day that the deadline had been extended.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 days ago
Bears have opportunity to show again they’ve gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers

Chicago has won three of its past four meetings with the Packers, who had beaten the Bears 11 straight times from 2019-24.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Erick Fedde, middle, hands the game ball to manager Will Venable, right, for a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
Sports
2 days ago
White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS

The White Sox are going to a winner-take-all finale in their AL Division Series against Cleveland after a pair of disappointing defeats

FILE - Former NFL coach and University of Pittsburgh alumnus, Mike Ditka speaks at a news conference for the retirement of the number 75 jersey for former Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jim Covert before an NCAA football game between the Pittsburgh and the Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Sports
2 days ago
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement.

Local
2 days ago
Still more to learn about the Mother Road

The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.

A sculpture of ascending doves is displayed at a memorial for survivors and lives lost to suicide dedicated by the Archdiocese of Chicago at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)
IL State News
2 days ago
First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church

The archdiocese says the “At Peace” memorial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is the first of its kind by any U.S. archdiocese.

Grain bin
Local
2 days ago
Illinois launches low-interest grain storage loan program for farmers

The announcement comes as farmers struggle with high operating costs, tariffs and an unpredictable market.

Governor JB Pritzker speaks Thursday, October 8, in LaSalle.
IL State News
2 days ago
Viakable announces $55 million expansion at Illinois manufacturing facility

Company hopes to increase manufacturing capacity for country’s electrical infrastructure market.

Storm damage can be seen throughout Lansing, Illinois, on Aug. 14, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 days ago
Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again

State sought FEMA help after days of severe weather in August.

Anita McBride, co-author of "Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women"
Local
3 days ago
Co-author of book on first ladies to be part of upcoming ALPLM discussion

Anita McBride will discuss how the role of a first lady has changed over the years.