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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Sports
2 months ago
Going into finale, Caleb Williams approaches Bears’ single-season passing record, 4,000-yard mark

Coach Ben Johnson dismissed 4,000 as “an arbitrary number.” But in Chicago, it is a big deal. The Bears, after all, are the only franchise without a 4,000-yard passer.

FILE - Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, March 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Sports
2 months ago
Reliever Hunter Harvey and the Chicago Cubs finalize 1-year contract

The addition of Harvey is the latest move in a bullpen makeover for the Cubs, who have added Phil Maton, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb and re-signed Caleb Thielbar.

Fighting Illini Football
Sports
2 months ago
Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season

“We don’t have to read about other years anymore,” Bielema said. “I think people usually either read about history or write history, and this group’s writing history and I think we’ll continue to do that.”

Chicago Bears
Sports
2 months ago
Bears defense tries to rebound after struggling against 49ers

The Bears try to avenge a 52-21 loss they had in Week 2 at Detroit against the Lions (8-8), who have lost three straight.

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Sports
3 months ago
Bears’ heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs

“It’s frustrating,” Williams said. “You don’t want to lose a game ever. And then also, in that position, having a shot at the end is all you can ask for on this moment. But we’ve got to do better job overall.”

Illinois football head coach Brett Bielema talks about Illinois' upcoming appearance in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl prior an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Sports
3 months ago
Tennessee and Illinois set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters

Illinois coach Bret Bielema said bowls still create great memories for players and their families even in this changing landscape.

ECHL
Sports
3 months ago
Tentative agreement reached between ECHL and Players’ Association

The Bloomington Bison’s Friday night game at Iowa was canceled because of the strike.

ECHL
Sports
3 months ago
Work stoppage halts ECHL, Bloomington Bison games

A strike notice was served earlier this week.

Legends Entertainment, near the new Scheels Sports Park, remains under construction.
Business
3 months ago
Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Construction on the complex continues.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Sports
3 months ago
Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds

The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends, with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching playoff berths this week in the first year of the new regimes.

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