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Zach LaVine is back. And after nearly six weeks off the court, the star guard returns to the court to face a litany of questions surrounding his future with the Chicago Bulls.
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Kevin Warren — facing key decisions with the Chicago Bears — announces $1M donation from foundation to Lurie Children’s Hospital
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren and his wife, Greta, announced on Friday that their foundation would be donating $1 million to Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game — plus our Week 18 predictions
Quarterbacks Jordan Love and Justin Fields both have a lot at stake in Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
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Chicago Bears confidential: The buzz in the NFL surrounding coach Matt Eberflus’ future and the state of the team
With all of the football decisions the Chicago Bears have ahead, team leaders must widen their vision to seek solutions that set up the Bears for sustainable long-term success.
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Guest referee gig turns into Super Bowl trip as Markham woman named Bears Fan of the Year
Shameka Leach, a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears who also is a fan of volunteering for charitable causes, will head to the Super Bowl in February after being named Fan of the Year by the Bears.
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Connor Bedard exits with an injury early in the Chicago Blackhawks-New Jersey Devils game
Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard was injured in the first period against the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The team said he would not return but didn't offer details of the injury.
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Connor Bedard takes historic All-Star nod in stride: ‘It’s just exciting to be a part of it,’ Chicago Blackhawks rookie says
Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard isn’t sure about what NHL All-Star skills competition, if any, he would pick: “If I’m in it, hopefully I'll do all right.”
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Slow start? It doesn’t matter when point guard Connor Williams comes through for Stagg. ‘Best player on the court.’
Connor Williams, who made more of a name for himself with a big performance in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, continued his surge Friday.
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Tracking Zach LaVine: Chicago Bulls star returns — but what will happen at the NBA trade deadline?
Zach LaVine is trending positively toward a return on Friday. But when he does return, LaVine will face immediate uncertainty regarding a potential trade away from the Chicago Bulls.
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Zach LaVine faces questions — and heavy expectations — in his Chicago Bulls return: ‘I could care less what people think about me’
Zach LaVine is back. And after nearly six weeks off the court, the star guard returns to the court to face a litany of questions surrounding his future with the Chicago Bulls.
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Girls wrestling is Illinois’ fastest growing high school sport. But equity remains elusive for some, parents say.
Some parents say schools have been slow to devote resources, leaving girls without their own teams or dedicated coaches and with fewer chances to compete.
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Lake Forest’s Seth Digby recently earned a black belt in judo. He’s unbeaten in wrestling. What’s next?
Lake Forest senior Seth Digby relies on his background in judo to gain an advantage in wrestling. “It makes an impact,” his coach says.
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Naperville North sophomore Natalie Frempong takes the ‘bull by the horns’ amid changes in the program
Naperville North’s Natalie Frempong, sparingly used as a freshman last season, leads the team in scoring and has emerged as a leader.
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Connor Bedard’s rookie season: Tracking the goals of the Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 1 pick
At 13 years old, Connor Bedard, was proclaimed “the future of hockey.” Four years later, he was selected at No. 1 by the Chicago Blackhawks as the “cornerstone” of their rebuild.
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‘Blessed’ Blake Corum — back from a knee injury — has Michigan on the brink of its 1st national title since 1997
Blake Corum declared it was “natty or bust,” before the college football season kicked off and reiterated his bold statement before helping Michigan beat Alabama to put the school within a win of its first national championship since 1997.
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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole and remains hidden after nearly 9 years in jail for killing his girlfriend
Officials say South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole after serving nearly nine years in prison for killing his girlfriend.
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Column: Regrouping Illinois faces a tall task vs. Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue in a January showdown worthy of March
Illinois takes on No. 1 Purdue and big man Zach Edey in its first big test since Terrence Shannon Jr.'s suspension after a rape charge.
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Jack Hatton, a soccer scoring standout, turns up the defense for Geneva. ‘New year, new us. We’re ready to go.’
Led by Jack Hatton's defense, a revamped Geneva got the jump on St. Charles East in a Thursday matinee. for a 60-49 DuKane Conference win.
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7 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers, including a hard-knock lesson for Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks have started their five-game trip with four straight losses, one of them in overtime. They have one last shot Friday in New Jersey.
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Maddie Yacobozzi doesn’t get mad about college. She just gets even for Lincoln-Way East. ‘I love the sport.’
Maddie Yacobozzi continues to prove she has what it would take to play at the next level, including Thursday night in a 65-31 win over Sandburg.