“We literally ate our way through Illinois.”

The winner succeeds retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

Byard experienced plenty during his two seasons with the Bears.

Jackson left Sunday’s 31-23 win at Atlanta. He had a did-not-practice designation on Monday and was listed as limited on Tuesday with hip and quadriceps injuries.

The award was handed out Tuesday at the Sangamon County Complex in Springfield.

Crouch says she is pro-police, and questions her opponent’s stance.

Gov. Pritzker would like to see reform, but legislation is likely too big to fit into a six-day fall veto session.

Buzdinski meets with her veterans’ advisory council in Springfield.