Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after a thrilling win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, argued those provisions amounted to a radical shift in Illinois’ regulatory environment, which ultimately would have led to higher premiums for consumers

The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday when they beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42 in the final minute. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down all the different aspects of the thrilling win

President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running

Kane, DuPage and McHenry county mayors “remain very concerned that not having equity in voting on the new NITA board will set them up to be absolutely steamrolled,” state Sen. Don DeWitte said.

Performances of “Hansel and Gretel” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove.

If you like points being scored the opening round of the playoffs was definitely worth tuning into. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 10.

The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon when they beat the Bengals in the final minute 47-42. Here are the five big takeaways from the team’s thrilling win on the road.

The Chicago Bears pulled off the impossible Sunday afternoon when they came back in the final minute to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 47-42. Here's how they did it.

The Chicago Bears will likely play against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday after the team ruled him active.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 will conduct roadside safety checks in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during November.

Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

Kankakee's defense didn't allow a touchdown and the offense got big plays late to get past Lemont 19-3 in the first round of the IHSA Class 5A playoffs at Kankakee on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Here are the second round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

The Kays got timely plays on both sides of the ball, including fourth-quarter touchdowns from Kymani Billings and Ezekiel Sherrod, to get past Lemont in a physical, defensive-minded Class 5A playoff game at Kankakee Saturday.

Glenbard South closed within two points in the second half, but Antioch pulled away for a 45-23 victory in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Zach Washington returned a kick 81 yards for a TD to help spark St. Francis to a 35-28 come-from-behind victory over Morgan Park in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs Saturday.

The Wheaton Academy boys soccer team's season came to an end Saturday with a 2-1 overtime loss to Streamwood in the Class 2A Geneva Sectional final.

Glenbard West scored eight touchdowns in the first half en route to a 63-21 win over Willowbrook in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs Saturday.

Studies across the U.S. have tracked white-tailed deer vehicle collision rates in relation to time changes, with some showing a 16% spike in deer-vehicle collisions after the fall time shift.

From Romeoville to Pontiac, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion.

The Greater Chicago Food Depository will set up temporary distribution sites in areas with the highest concentration of SNAP participants starting Saturday

Here are Tony Gadomski's photos from the Class 8A first-round game between Lyons and York.

Known this season for its offense, No. 14-seeded Rolling Meadows used a strong defensive effort to defeat No. 3 host Riverside-Brookfield 29-23 in the Class 6A playoff opener – the program’s first playoff victory since 2019.

Niko Kokosioulis scored four of his first touchdowns in the first half as Maine South rolled past Downers Grove South 56-20 in a Class 8A first-round game.

Glenbard East had multiple touchdowns in less than a minute twice over the first two quarters, propelling them to a 63-29 win over West Chicago that will allow them to face Batavia in the second round.

Quarterback Riley Contreras ran for three touchdowns and passed for another as Hinsdale Central picked up a 45-15 win over South Elgin in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs on Friday night.

The Chicago Bears will head back on the road once again Sunday when they play the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears will be without starting running back D'Andre Swift against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday after the team ruled him out Friday with a groin injury.

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown

The Halloween Lights Trolley Tours run Thursday and Friday in Naperville, while the Great Midwest Train Show is Sunday in Wheaton.

After receiving feedback from IHSA membership schools, a Roxana High School proposal to change the postseason structure and regular-season scheduling process has some alterations.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 1312, among other provisions, would also allow Illinois residents to sue immigration agents who violate their constitutional right to due process and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill that cleared the General Assembly on Thursday funds energy storage systems through a new charge to Illinois electric customers that will take effect in 2030. The bill also lifts a longtime ban on new nuclear power developments

From Capitol News Illinois: The plan calls for raising the existing Regional Transportation Authority sales tax by 0.25 percentage points, to 1% in Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage and Will counties and 1.25% in Cook County

Here are David Toney's photos from the Class 4A York Regional final between Lyons and York.

Downers Grove South and Glenbard West won three-set regional finals and Benet, Downers Grove North, Fenwick, Hinsdale South, Lemont, Montini, Nazareth, St. Francis, Timothy Christian and Westmont also won volleyball regional titles Thursday.

There's a prominent addition to the Class 8A field in Mount Carmel, but there's plenty of teams that are hoping than can keep the Caravan from collecting 8A hardware. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs.

From Capitol News Illinois: Some of the key elements involve lowering the minimum retirement age for people in the Tier 2 plan, raising the maximum salary on which a person’s pension benefits are calculated, and changing the way future cost-of-living adjustments are calculated

Additional performers in the 2025-2026 season include the Soweto Gospel Choir, Cirque Kalabanté and many more.

Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the they continued preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are three of the most interesting things Bears coordinators and assistant coaches said Thursday.

The Chicago Bears got some key offensive players back at practice Thursday as they continued getting ready for the Cincinnati Bengals. Wide receivers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus all returned in limited fashion Thursday.

With three-time 7A State Champion Mount Carmel moving up to Class 8A, there's plenty of team chomping at the bit for a chance to be the new team hoisting the state championship hardware. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.

Illinois State Police will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties.

Aqua America, the company which owns area water supplier Aqua Illinois, has been sold. It supplies water in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Will counties, among others.

York junior Caroline Coan, who beat Helena Klooster of Marist 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4 to win the Class 2A state tennis championship for York’s first tennis state title, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

From Capitol News Illinois: One facet of the bill that received broad, bipartisan support would lift a state-level ban on constructing new nuclear power plants. But this provision also charges new fees up to $3.9 million for existing nuclear plant operators

The first fast-casual concept in the Bien Trucha Group will close for a rebrand Saturday, Nov. 1.

This show chronicles the amazing musical journey of the international pop star’s four-decade career from his time in Wham! through his illustrious solo career.

Discover the colors and activities of autumn at these parks in the Illinois Valley.