First Round Games listed in bracket order. Class 8A: Pairings (1) Lincoln-Way East 31, (33) Oak Park-River Forest 7 (17) Hinsdale Central vs. (16) Von Steuben at Winnemac, Sat. noon (8) Mount Carmel 55, (25) Marist 21 (24) Barrington 24, …
2026 IHSA state football first-round playoff scores Read MoreBOSTON — The Blackhawks’ list of problems runs so long at the moment that it’s clear no singular fix will turn things around. Most of the problems are interconnected, too, making it impossible to isolate each one. The Hawks aren’t …
As Blackhawks search for solutions, Anton Frondell’s usage could be one place to start Read MoreThe Vatican on Friday confirmed that Pope Leo has submitted his mail ballot, making him the first pontiff in history to vote in a U.S. election. “Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, …
Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted in midterm election, submitted mail ballot Read MoreAs the best player on an anonymous franchise, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons hadn’t played in a prime-time game since 2023. As the newest member of the Bears, he’ll have two in the next 10 days — starting Monday in Seattle, …
Jeffery Simmons is ready for prime time — and the Bears think they are too Read MoreWhat happened Friday at Halas Hall: Loveland concern The newest issue for the Bears is that tight end Colston Loveland was limited in practice because of a neck injury. It was his first time on an injury report in more …
Bears practice report: Tight end Colston Loveland limited by neck injury Read MoreNew from our Arts & Culture desk: the Green Room video podcast, which brings you closer to cultural conversations happening in Chicago and beyond. You can find it on YouTube, and we’ll keep our newsletter readers posted when there are …
Is expert criticism dead? Our new ‘Green Room’ video podcast weighs the question Read MoreNew Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons got his first taste of the fan base’s fervor leading up to the 2024 season when he took a shot at quarterback Caleb Williams. Simmons, then with the Titans, was asked by NFL Network’s …
New Bears DT Jeffery Simmons: 2024 ‘Painted Nails’ comment on QB Caleb Williams just ‘smack talk’ Read MoreSomeone jumped behind the wheel of a forklift in the Loop’s Daley Plaza in the predawn hours but didn’t get very far, Chicago police said. The thief took the vehicle about 3:50 a.m. Friday in the first block of West …
Thief makes off with forklift from Daley Plaza in Loop, doesn’t get far Read MoreThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. After the Illinois State Board of Education changed the parameters for how it measures school-level performance earlier this year, the number of public schools in the …
What to know about the 2026 Illinois State Report Card and how schools in Chicago fared on key metrics Read MorePopular disc jockey Sam Chatman was known as the Godfather of Steppin’ because he coined the term that summed up the popular dance genre that was born in Chicago. Its distinctive flow involves dance partners separating and then smoothly walking …
Sam Chatman, DJ known as ‘Godfather of Steppin’,’ dies at 85 Read MoreA controversial top Justice Department official inserted himself into Chicago’s “Broadview Six” case Friday, insisting “the United States has not agreed to provide any information” sought by the judge who might name a special prosecutor to look into alleged wrongdoing …
Controversial DOJ boss takes reins in tainted ‘Broadview 6’ case, stymies judge’s inquiry Read MoreIn the first three offseasons of Chris Getz’s tenure as White Sox general manager, a move bolstering the organizational infrastructure like hiring Matt Roffe from the Brewers to run their drafts might have been a signature moment. The Sox amateur …
White Sox face a new challenge this winter — improving a contender Read MoreThings just ain’t the same. Since she left. She just ain’t the same. Nothing is. To see, watch, cheer for, hate, despise, accept Angel Reese playing in an unprecedented Game 7 for a WNBA championship is to have a hyperacute …
Sky did Angel Reese a favor by dealing her to Dream Read MoreA picturesque 121-year-old South Side courtyard building inspired by an historic Frank Lloyd Wright design — and featured in a 1995 Halle Berry movie — is now scheduled for auction. South Park Terrace, a Prairie School-styled apartment building at 6116 …
Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright then wronged by neglect, South Park Terrace heads for auction Read MoreIllinois Masonic Medical Center’s cafeteria and kitchen has reopened after it was shuttered earlier this month when a “cockroach infestation” contributed to a failed health inspection, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. The kitchen had its license suspended …
Lake View hospital kitchen reopens after license pulled for ‘cockroach infestation,’ other violations Read MoreBOSTON — The groin injury that sidelined forward Patrick Williams the last week was in the past. His days of being a DNP-CD were not. But Bulls coach Tiago Splitter still sees value in the No. 4 overall pick from …
Patrick Williams’ contract status carries no weight with Bulls regime Read MoreThere wasn’t a whole lot of turnover in the basketball coaching carousel this past offseason. But there were a few intriguing spots to be filled. Here is a closer look at several new coaches who will be leading six of …
New faces at new places in high school boys basketball Read MoreSome White Sox fans received an interesting email on Friday afternoon. The message invoked public reports of “future White Sox owner Justin Ishbia’s vision for a new, state-of-the-art ballpark,” and invited fans to RSVP for “a limited number of in-person …
Focus group invites sent to White Sox fans as part of Justin Isbhia’s South Loop stadium proposal Read MoreBOSTON – There was actually a hint of enthusiasm in Josh Giddey’s voice. The Bulls guard was standing in the visiting locker room of Boston’s TD Garden on Monday, discussing the pending rematch just a few days later. “We get …
Rookie Caleb Wilson blasts Bulls, self after blowout loss in Boston Read MoreBolingbrook senior TJ Lewis runs so hard in practice that his coach, Titcus Pettigrew, worries it might get dangerous. ‘‘We have to take him out sometimes,’’ Pettigrew said. ‘‘The intensity. And the defense doesn’t let up. Someone is going to …
Intense, underrated Oklahoma State recruit TJ Lewis powers Bolingbrook past Lockport Read More