Ben Johnson was about a minute into an opening statement Wednesday filled with the typical musings of a first-year coach — he praised his players’ work in the weight room and bemoaned their struggles lining up in the wrong place …
Ben Johnson navigates 1st Bears tempest in way Matt Eberflus never could Read MoreLunch had been a handful of cashews, munched in the car on my way to Pullman to listen to sixth grade girls talk about their lives. Now it was 2 p.m., heading home, and glory be, a White Castle ahead …
AI genie is out of the bottle, and the granted wish often brings trouble Read MoreThe years of struggling to attract high-level players and struggling to keep local talent home may be ending for Illinois football. Coach Bret Bielema landed two marquee prospects in the span of an hour Wednesday when Morgan Park receiver Nasir …
Morgan Park dual-sport star Nasir Rankin and Brother Rice lineman King Liggins commit to Illinois Read MorePat Finley and Steve Greenberg break down Caleb Williams not talking about his ongoing controversy — and Ben Johnson addressing it with charm. New episodes of “Halas Intrigue” will be published regularly with accompanying stories collected on the podcast’s hub page. …
Halas Intrigue podcast: Ben talks, Caleb doesn’t! Read MoreOn the same day the NFL preserved the legality of the Tush Push, the Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams unveiled a strategic maneuver of their own: The Shush Push. As in, not making Williams available to a media contingent eager …
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Rare Abraham Lincoln artifacts sell for nearly $8 million at Chicago auction Read MoreNearly two-thirds of Americans ages 18 to 34 say alcohol consumption negatively affects their health. But what if you could enjoy the taste without the risks? The hottest new trend among younger generations is not mocktails or virgin drinks — …
Dirty sodas: The sweet, creamy phenomenon is taking over America Read MoreTwo Venezuelan nationals with alleged ties to the Tres de Aragua gang were arrested in connection with a December mass shooting in Chicago Lawn, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Ricardo Granadillo Padilla and Edward Martinez Cermeno are accused …
Federal agents arrest 2 Venezuelan men in connection with Chicago Lawn mass shooting Read MoreMoon alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day You feel sympathy for someone today because the moon is …
Horoscope for Thursday, May 22, 2025 Read MoreAlexus Byrd-Maxey had just finished her second month at the Chicago police academy, well on her way to fulfilling her childhood dream. The South Side native wanted to become a detective so she could bring closure to families who have …
Chicago Police dismissed a recruit’s claims that a colleague sexually assaulted her. Then he was accused again and again. Read MoreMarcus Rashford is reportedly ‘dreaming’ of a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window (Picture: Getty) Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed the club are admirers of wantaway Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Rashford revealed he was keen for …
Marcus Rashford’s ‘dream club’ respond to rumours they want to sign him from Man Utd Read MoreKneecap’s Liam O’Hanna, centre, was formally charged with a terror offence (Picture: Getty) Kneecap has vowed to ‘fight back’ after rapper Liam O’Hanna was formally charged with a terror offence over an incident at a gig in the O2 in …
Kneecap vow to ‘fight back’ after rapper is charged with terror offence over ‘Hezbollah flag’ Read MoreJJ, who won Eurovision 2025, has called for Israel to be removed from the contest (Picture: EPA) After triumphing in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final over the weekend, JJ is now calling for Israel’s removal from the competition. The …
Eurovision winner JJ leads calls for Israel to be banned from song contest Read MoreJoJo Siwa has seemingly confirmed their romance on social media (Picture: Instagram/ Chris Hughes) JoJo Siwa has appeared to officially launch her relationship with Chris Hughes as she shares cosy photos from her birthday weekend. The stars, who first met …
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes ‘hard launch relationship’ with intimate new photos Read MoreSelena Gomez subtly supported Hailey Bieber online (Picture: Leon Bennett/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images) It seems that Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber may have put any conflict in the past, as Selena subtly supported the model yesterday. The news …
Selena Gomez shows support for Hailey Bieber after ex Justin’s savage Vogue comments Read MoreGeorgia Venables says she was repeatedly stopped by the same prim PC who told her the C-word could cause offence (Picture: SWNS) A driver hauled to court over a bumper sticker saying ‘don’t be a c**t’ has criticised the jobsworth …
Woman’s offensive C-bomb bumper sticker almost landed her in jail Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: One co-worker likes to host office parties with themed potlucks. Related Articles Miss Manners: I want to tell these parents that their children are at risk Miss Manners: We can’t have a graduation party, and nobody’s going …
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Harriette Cole: A special evening was ruined when she let a cute guy turn her head Read More(Jeep) A clever new overlanding setup rom Jeep just made pitching a tent with stakes and a ground tarp the camping equivalent of slumming it. At the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Jeep’s Mopar-partnered Performance Parts division and outdoor tech …
This Wild Rooftop Tent Turns A Jeep Wrangler Into A Two-Story Camper Read More(Hublot) Unveiled as the latest addition to Hublot’s Big Bang family in 2022, the luxury watchmaker’s Square Bang collection already featured a distinctive square case, a departure from the round Big Bang and the tonneau-shaped Spirit of Big Bang. Now, …
Hublot’s New Square Bang Tourbillon Is The First To Feature A 3D Carbon Case & 2 Central Hands Read More