Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Monday's game at the Montini Christmas Tournament between Minooka and Montini.

Kent State commit Madelyn Kiper put on a show with 27 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, and Minooka – in its debut at the Montini Christmas Classic – rolled past the host Lady Broncos 49-29 in Monday's first-round game.

Downers Grove North, Glenbard South and Hinsdale Central girls basketball all won big in first-round games at the Bill Neibch Holiday Classic at Wheaton North, while Benet and Lyons girls basketball rolled in Montini Christmas Tournament openers Monday.

Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can differ depending on their location.

Nursing a 1-point lead heading into the final quarter of its opening game of the Bill Neibch Holiday Classic at Wheaton North, the host Falcons scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter and never looked back in a 42-35 win over Palatine on Monday morning.

The law created funding to support small farmers and food distributors — those with fewer than 50 employees — in producing locally grown food for Illinois communities.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a couple days after a stunning overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise of artificial intelligence demand ever-increasing amounts of power.

he 4th annual event will feature performances by Randomosity recording artists Ashley & Simpson of Downers Grove, Patty Peace of Chicago, singer songwriter Jim Gary and Midwest troubadour Mark Dvorak.

The Chicago Bears came back and stunned the Green Bay Packers for a 22-16 overtime win on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the chaos and where it ranks all-time in the storied rivalry

“These times can be difficult, but also finding a way to help others can help us, too. Accepting the loss can be the most difficult," says hospital chaplain Darla Fernandez Draus.

The wait is over for Chicago Bears fans. The team earned its first playoff berth since 2020 on Sunday night after the Bears beat the Green Bay Packers on Saturday and the Pittsburgh Steelers took down the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Eligible seniors may defer up to $7,500 per year, including interest and fees, or as much as 80 percent of the equity in their home, whichever is lower.

A national publication, Food Bank News, named Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO Julie Yurko was named 2025 Food Bank Leader of the Year.

The Chicago Bears somehow did it once again. In a season full of improbable comebacks, the Bears pulled out the most-stunning of them all against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday night. Here are the five big takeaways from a stunning win at home.

The Chicago Bears pulled off their sixth fourth-quarter comeback Saturday night to beat the Green Bay Packers 22-16. Here's how they did it.

Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Saturday's game between Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South.

Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Saturday's game between Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South.

Jacob Lubbe scored 15 points to lead York past Lake Zurich, Colin Stack scored 12 in Benet's win over Bartlett at the Hinkle Holiday Classic, plus results from Lyons and Lemont in Saturday's roundup.

The Bears, on Caleb Williams’ overtime touchdown pass to DJ Moore, came through with their sixth fourth quarter comeback of the season to beat the Packers in overtime 22-16 on Saturday at Soldier Field to put Chicago in the driver’s seat for the NFC North title at 11-4.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will be active and make his return against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Tight end Cole Kmet and running back D'Andre Swift will both also be active.

Sen. Dick Durbin acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding trade and tariffs, noting their impact on farm income and market stability.

Funeral arrangements have been set for Santina Perri, an Itasca woman who was killed near Harvard, allegedly by her husband of almost 50 years.

The Chicago Bears' Eric Bieniemy is "just having fun" in his return to being a running back coach. He's also helped rejuvenate the unit to one of the best in the NFL along the way.

Here are David Toney's photos from Friday's game between Glenbard East and Riverside-Brookfield.

Lyons boys basketball won a thriller at Glenbard West, and York, Morton, IC Catholic and Glenbard South boys basketball were also winners in Friday's roundup.

Zach Rogers scored nine points down the stretch, including 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, and had a big steal late to lead Wheaton Warrenville South to a pulse-pounding 43-42 DuKane Conference victory over visiting Wheaton North before an overflow crowd.

Glenbard West junior guard Nina Hendricksen relentlessly attacked the rim and scored a career-high 19 points to go with eight rebounds as the visiting Hilltoppers knocked off the Lions 60-52 in a key West Suburban Conference Silver Division game.

The musical will run March 4 through May 31 at the Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Accountability Commission held its first public meeting Thursday in the city’s Little Village neighborhood to compile an official public record of misconduct by federal agents during the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz”

In two separate decisions, the ICC struck $25.4 million from ComEd’s $268.5 million 2024 rate request and $11.2 million from Ameren Illinois’ $59.6 million multi-year rate request

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that the woman an Itasca man is accused of shooting dead near Harvard was his wife.

The Chicago Bears will get a chance to exact revenge and boost their playoff chances Saturday night when they host the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

A man accused of fatally shooting his wife near Harvard did not dispute the state’s order Thursday to detain him in McHenry County jail while he awaits trial.

Each December, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office returns ICash money to nonprofit groups helping people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to assist food pantries.

The Chicago Bears will be without top wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday after the team ruled them out Thursday. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was questionable to make his return.

The summer concert series, which offers free shows in July, will feature Smash Mouth, Air Supply, Fitz and the Tantrums, Foreigner and more.

Salt Creek Ballet will have several performances of 'The Nutcracker' this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Five performances will be held the weekend of Dec. 19-21.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

Downers Grove South senior Adam Flowers, who scored 29 points, including his 1,000th career point, in a win over St. Viator, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Under the master baton of Maestro Dan Pasquale D’Andrea, this year’s program includes music featuring the 250th anniversary of America, along with a splendid array of vocal and instrumental solos.

Welcome to the biggest regular-season game at Soldier Field since the Bears faced Green Bay in the 2013 finale, where the winner took the division title, Marc Silverman writes. His prediction? Bears 27, Packers 23

The Chicago Bears announced in an open letter that they are reopening their search for a location for their new stadium in the Chicagoland area, including Northwest Indiana.

A powerful and fast-moving weather system is expected to bring a wide range of hazardous conditions to northern Illinois on Thursday, with the greatest impacts likely developing by late afternoon and evening

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Wednesday as the team prepared for its rematch with the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

Chicago Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III both missed practice Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of playing the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds returned in limited fashion.

In November, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 other AG’s offices sued the Trump administration after it attempted to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents

“This report provides the most detailed picture to date of how alcohol use and misuse affect the health and safety of Illinois residents,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said.

The NFL named Chicago Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 15 on Wednesday.