It was always understood that as a young quarterback learning a new system, Caleb Williams would need time to acclimate to Bears coach Ben Johnson’s offense. That runway isn’t infinite, though, and this is the point at which he should …
As Bears wait for Caleb Williams’ breakthrough, some issues can be fixed immediately, others take time Read MoreAs temperatures likely dip below zero this weekend, the city’s largest no-kill shelter is hoping 125 of its animals will soon be in warm, forever homes just in time for the holiday. PAWS Chicago’s annual Adopt-a-Thon kicked off Friday at …
Adopt a pet? PAWS Chicago hopes to find homes for 125 animals over the holidays Read MoreThe two most intense state legislative pressure campaigns I’ve witnessed both ended in failure. Back in 2017, Gov. Bruce Rauner tried everything he could think of to stop legislative Republicans from voting to increase the income tax to about where …
Illinois’ political tensions nothing compared to failed redistricting push in Indiana Read MoreCHARLOTTE, NC – The Bulls used Friday to take a break from the growing tidal wave of trade rumors to instead make sure their peace was said in what is turning into a good old-fashioned NBA he said-he said. New …
High-ranking Bulls source said New Orleans never called on draft night Read MoreTerminally ill people will have the option to end their own lives with a doctor’s prescription in Illinois next year, under legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday. Illinois joins 11 other states that have passed so-called right-to-die legislation, …
Gov. JB Pritzker signs ‘right-to-die’ legislation for terminally ill people to end their lives in Illinois Read MoreCIF state football championships OPEN DIVISION De La Salle (12-0) vs. Santa Margarita (10-3) at Saddleback College, Saturday, 8 p.m. DIVISION 1-AA Folsom (13-1) vs. Cathedral Catholic (11-2) at Saddleback College, Friday, 8 p.m. DIVISION 1-A Central East (13-1) vs. …
CIF state football championships: Friday’s scores, Saturday’s schedule Read MoreBUENA PARK — When the clock hit zeroes Friday night, Bishop O’Dowd stood on the field with helmets raised and arms in the air. After a tough start to the season, the Dragons had just reached the mountaintop with a …
State champs! O’Dowd wins 5-AA title in dominant style Read MoreA house in the 1000 block of Amarillo Avenue in Palo Alto has new owners. The property, built in 1947, was sold on Oct. 31, 2025. The purchase price was $3,150,000. This single-story house has two bedrooms and one bath. …
Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.2 million for a two-bedroom home Read MoreCIF state football championships OPEN DIVISION De La Salle (12-0) vs. Santa Margarita (10-3) at Saddleback College, Saturday, 8 p.m. DIVISION 1-AA Folsom (13-1) vs. Cathedral Catholic (11-2) at Saddleback College, Friday, 8 p.m. DIVISION 1-A Central East (13-1) vs. …
CIF state football championships: Friday’s scores, Saturday’s schedule Read MoreBUENA PARK — When the clock hit zeroes Friday night, Bishop O’Dowd stood on the field with helmets raised and arms in the air. After a tough start to the season, the Dragons had just reached the mountaintop with a …
State champs! O’Dowd wins 5-AA title in dominant style Read MoreA house in the 1000 block of Amarillo Avenue in Palo Alto has new owners. The property, built in 1947, was sold on Oct. 31, 2025. The purchase price was $3,150,000. This single-story house has two bedrooms and one bath. …
Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.2 million for a two-bedroom home Read MoreNo one in Rashad Neal’s family plays an instrument despite loving many genres of music. But that didn’t stop the 10-year-old from picking up a guitar while living in an Inglewood shelter following the death of his father last year. …
Nonprofit Electric Moon helps homeless children express themselves through music and art Read MoreINGLEWOOD — Rob Gronkowski stumbled around the podium, falling off balance to his left, before plopping into a chair behind Washington and Boise State helmets and jerseys. “It’s going to be a great game; we got two solid teams,” the …
LA Bowl: Washington and Boise State aim to go out on top Read MoreNewly signed Dodgers relief pitcher Edwin Diaz poses for photos with Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, left, and general manager Brandon Gomes, right, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Newly …
Dodgers officially add elite closer Edwin Diaz Read MoreTop Los Angeles Angels executives testified on Friday, Dec. 12 that they knew nothing about Tyler Skaggs’ opioid use or that a team communication staffer was providing Skaggs with illicit pills prior to the pitchers’ shocking 2019 death, as testimony …
Top Angels executives deny team knew of Tyler Skaggs’ or Eric Kay’s drug use or ties Read MoreEL SEGUNDO — Lakers guard Austin Reaves will be sidelined for at least the next week – and presumably the team’s next two games – because of a calf injury. The team announced on Friday afternoon that Reaves was diagnosed …
Lakers’ Austin Reaves to miss at least 1 week with calf strain Read MoreDanny Scudero, San Jose State’s prolific, 5-foot-9 wide receiver, announced Friday he’s entering the NCAA transfer portal. The former Archbishop Mitty High star had a huge season after transferring to San Jose State from Sacramento State. Scudero, a redshirt sophomore, …
San Jose State’s star receiver Danny Scudero announces he’s entering NCAA transfer portal Read MoreDanny Scudero, San Jose State’s prolific, 5-foot-9 wide receiver, announced Friday he’s entering the NCAA transfer portal. The former Archbishop Mitty High star had a huge season after transferring to San Jose State from Sacramento State. Scudero, a redshirt sophomore, …
San Jose State’s star receiver Danny Scudero announces he’s entering NCAA transfer portal Read MoreThroughout her career, Colorado women’s basketball coach JR Payne has liked having one of her top players come off the bench. In recent years, guards Kindyll Wetta and Tameiya Sadler were spark plugs off the bench. Forward Quay Miller filled …
Guard Desiree Wooten providing spark off bench for Buffaloes Read MoreBy the numbers, Colorado has been solid on the glass so far this season. Yet CU men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle wants to see more rebounding production from the Buffaloes’ frontcourt rotation. While the Buffs attempt to iron out the …
Glass work, defense in spotlight as CU Buffs host UTSA Read More