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Chicago Bears
Sports
1 month ago
Bears undrafted rookie receiver Squirrel White retires

The move comes after White participated in rookie minicamp over the weekend.

Kids and others play basketball on a court newly installed at the Boys and Girls Club location at 15th and Monroe.
Local
1 month ago
New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play

Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.

Cassandra Simpson
Local
1 month ago
“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

“Rolling Laughs” is the new mobile open mic venue!

Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, poses in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers. (Photo courtesy Norrenberns)
Local
1 month ago
As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 month ago
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

FILE - A Northwestern helmet is seen on the bench before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Oct. 26, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Sports
1 month ago
Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

“Excited for the next step and ready to get to work,” Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.

Duke forward Cameron Boozer talks to media during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
1 month ago
Expectations already sky-high for the NBA’s draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away

“Since I’m in this draft class, I’m going to say we’re one of the best draft classes,” said Dybantsa, who led Division I men’s college basketball in scoring this past season.

Sports
1 month ago
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Utah will pick No. 2, Memphis will pick No. 3 and Chicago will pick No. 4.

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