The developers of the Project Steel and Project Cardinal data center projects in Yorkville submitted up-front checks following the mayor's request. The vote is Monday on Project Steel and the $275 million school referendum remains on March 17 ballot.
Today's kids don't understand how big of a deal Lou Holtz and Mark May debating at midnight to Rece Davis in judge robes was to my generation.
The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029
Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond.
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Update: Vote on #Bears stadium bill in Indiana will be called on Thursday according to a media advisory.
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday in Indianapolis as the NFL Combine got underway.
They touched on the Cunningham compensatory picks, managing the salary cap, personnel decisions and draft strategy.
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Soon with the combine. Made it to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, where #Bears GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are both set to speak today. Follow along this week for our coverage!
Breaking: In their second day of deliberations, jurors on Friday found a teenager guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Sycamore teenager Kaleb McCall. This is a developing story
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025.
Here's a look back at how Poles has tackled the line during his first four years in Chicago.
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From Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers say a long-stalled proposal to help the Chicago Bears build a domed stadium in Arlington Heights is gaining “positive momentum,” as negotiations intensify over a bill that would freeze the team’s property tax assessment for up to 40 years
The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to the offseason after a memorable 2025 and will have some big decision to make.
Here’s a look at three key players on the Bears’ roster who are set to become free agents next month.
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One week after a fire destroyed Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant in Sycamore, the longtime local favorite is already moving toward reopening, announcing plans for a temporary location and a full rebuild at its original site
Editor’s note: Today marks the second of a two-part series about automated license plate readers in northern Illinois. Thursday’s installment focused on cities' successes. Today’s installment examines privacy concerns, national controversies, and ongoing debate
Two residents were displaced, and three firefighters were injured while battling an hourslong fire at a downtown DeKalb duplex Saturday, authorities announced Monday. The accidental fire appeared to have erupted when someone attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a torch
A 51-year-old man shot Saturday by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press shows
Dixon police give an inside look into how they searched, and successfully found, a man who was reported missing Saturday, Jan. 17. “When someone needs help in our community, people step up,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said
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Join us at 9 a.m. today as we recap the Chicago Bears' season-ending loss loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. We'll break down the matchup and what's next.
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FIELD GOAL: Cairo Santos knocks in a 48-yard field goal to give the #Bears a 10-7 lead with 1:10 left in the 2Q. Ben Johnson decided to take the points facing fourth-and-4 from LA 29.
Reminder #Rams will have the ball to start the second half.
Big flag is back
The Chicago Bears will try to keep their magical season alive Sunday night when they host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup.
Here are the top five storylines to watch.
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, regarding self-dealing for personal benefit and obstruction of Congress. Kelly said Noem used her position to guide a federal contract to a firm operated by a friend
The Chicago Bears' thrilling comeback against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday was a game many players won't forget. But the Bears are quickly moving on to avoid a lull against the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC divisional matchup.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams broke a franchise playoff passing record during Saturday's win over the Packers. That begged the question, what other Bears playoff records could be broken on this playoff run?
Here's a look at some records at risk.
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Thousands of Illinois teachers were incorrectly told Monday that they were being audited.
#Bears will play #Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Game will be broadcast on NBC.
Join us at 3 p.m. today as we break down the latest from the Chicago Bears' win over the Green Bay Packers. We'll also look ahead to Sunday's NFC divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams next weekend at Soldier Field in the NFC divisional round.
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