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Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24
Williams passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 victory Thursday night.
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Chicago Is Getting A Life-Size Siskel And Ebert Sculpture Giving ‘Two Thumbs Up’
Pam Kasper, who has been working on a Siskel and Ebert documentary with director Michael Bonfiglio for the past two years, wanted to come up with a way to honor the two famed film critics in Chicago.
7 hours ago
Sangamon Co Mental Health Board is off and … walking
Chairman: "We need to understand the journey (Sonya Massey) went through before she got to the point of the confrontation with her murderer."
21 hours ago
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
1 day ago
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
2 days ago
Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer
“A subsequent oncology assessment confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,” the doctors said.
2 days ago
Stratton and Tracy stage their only debate for U.S. Senate
The winner succeeds retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)
2 days ago
Kevin Byard looking forward to return to Chicago to face Bears, Caleb Williams
Byard experienced plenty during his two seasons with the Bears.
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Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats
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.
3 days ago
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
3 days ago
Budzinski on veterans’ issues
Buzdinski meets with her veterans' advisory council in Springfield.
3 days ago
Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears
The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.
3 days ago
Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured
No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
3 days ago
Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data
The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.
4 days ago
Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
4 days ago
Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner
The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks to Orlando City's victory over D.C. United.
4 days ago
Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23
Williams said he “felt comfortable from the rip.”
4 days ago
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.
5 days ago
Tyler Hughes totals 379 yards on offense and Wyoming dumps Northern Illinois 41-23
Taron Dickens threw for 216 yards for NIU (0-6, 0-2), which included a 34-yard touchdown pass to La'Don Bryant.
5 days ago
Pellant has TD run and pass in 28-point 2nd quarter as Illinois State tops Southern Illinois 35-14
Pellant completed 16 of 25 passes for 191 yards for Illinois State (5-2, 1-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked 13th in the Stats Perform FCS poll. Victor Dawson added 82 yards and a score on 16 rushes.
