Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball at practice during Back Together training camp event for fans on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Sports
2 months ago
Better practices show Bears QB Caleb Williams has gained confidence in new offense

“I think as of right now I think I’m rolling,” Williams said. “I’m pretty smooth with it as of right now.”

UIS Athletics
Sports
2 months ago
UIS Tennis earns ITA academic awards

Twelve athletes achieved grade point averages of at least 3.5 during the academic year.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wears a patch honoring Ryne Sandberg before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Sports
2 months ago
Cubs introduce ceremonial patch on their uniform to honor Ryne Sandberg

During pregame warmups, the Cubs wore T-shirts with the message, “FO23VER.”

Altmyer has also garnered numerous preseason honors, including second-team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele and third-team by Athlon.
Sports
2 months ago
Illini’s Altmyer named to Maxwell Award Watch List ahead of 2025 season

Altmyer is among 80 players selected to the list, including 47 quarterbacks and 14 Big Ten standouts.

FILE - Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg walks to the mound to throw a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Cubs in Chicago, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)
Sports
2 months ago
UPDATE: Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer

Sandberg announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

A look at a weight room
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
As student athletes return to training, OSF trainer shares tips to stay safe in the weight room

With August approaching, high school and college athletes are heading back into weight rooms to prepare for the fall season. But as they push to get stronger and faster, one local expert is reminding them that safety comes first

UIS Athletics
Sports
2 months ago
UIS Volleyball earns 2025 AVCA Team academic award

The team averaged a GPA of 3.69

UIS Athletics
Sports
2 months ago
UIS Track & Field Teams earn USTFCCCA All-Academic honors

One track star was also named USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete

Kamille Jones, University of Illinois Springfield head volleyball coach
Sports
2 months ago
Jones resigns as UIS head volleyball coach

Kamille Jones will become the volleyball coach of Chicago State University

University of Illinois head football coach Brett Bielema
Sports
2 months ago
Illini football kicks off Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas

Many media appearances are scheduled for Tuesday

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