The Chicago Bears were without a couple offensive starters Thursday as the team returned to the practice field. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and right guard both missed practice while rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III was a full participant.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as the team continued preparing for its regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

Space heaters are most often responsible for home-heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though many people will continue to pay it at the local level.

A single-family home located at 40W065 Fox Mill Boulevard in St Charles has a new owner since Dec. 12.

Get the New Year started off right with a First Day Hike at one of Kane County's many forest preserves and nature trails.

Legendary comics Bobcat Goldthwait and Brian Posehn, as well as an actor from “Seinfeld,” will perform at the Batavia club this winter.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

These 15 stories from The Scene saw the most visitors this past year.

National Bloody Mary Day is Jan. 1. Celebrate with a cocktail at one of these award-winning bars in Kane and McHenry counties, the Sauk Valley and the Illinois Valley.

While statewide litigation plays its hand, the city of St. Charles is once again deferring the enforcement of a push tax on video gaming.

Bears fans, stop waiting for the other shoe to drop, Marc Silverman writes. This team is real, Caleb Williams is built for the moment, and Ben Johnson delivered on every promise. Buckle up – January is going to be fun

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at our New Year’s Day archives across three different centuries. These front pages serve as a time capsule, capturing the unique concerns and celebrations of our communities from 1890 to 2010

A single-family house located at 1017 Willow Lane in Batavia has a new owner since Dec. 12.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze would’ve continued to miss practice according to an estimated report the team released Wednesday. Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III and left tackle both would've been limited.

President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort

Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said it'd be cool to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season if he accomplished the feat against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He's 270 yards away from reaching the mark.

Scam texts typically claim that the recipient’s vehicle registration or driving privileges are at risk of suspension and prompt immediate action through a link.

The Salvation Army encourages Illinoisans to consider post-holiday giving. “As the year comes to a close, the need in our communities does not,” said Lt. Colonel Jonathan Rich,

The 3,347-square-foot home, built in 2003, was sold for $1 million

From Capitol News Illinois: Also beginning Jan. 1, students in seventh and eighth grade will be able to get an early jump on earning high school credits

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the championship game of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic between Kaneland and Yorkville Christian.

Three suspects of a shooting in unincorporated Big Rock were taken into custody by police near Yorkville after a car chase between the suspects and authorities.

Aurora’s St. George Byzantine Catholic Church will host the Pilgrimage of the Bishops, including sacred relics of martyred bishops, in January.

Two Men and a Junk Truck, an offshoot of Two Men and a Truck, is expanding to Crystal Lake and Aurora.

An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.

Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the Illinois State Museum.

Native plants not only help support pollinators but also filter out pollutants, help build healthy soils, and mitigate flooding.

The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.

The Chicago Bears fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and what's next with a week left in the regular season

Expect some slick roads late Tuesday afternoon and again on New Year's Eve as periods of light snow move in

McHenry County’s first Scooter’s Coffee location is open inside the Algonquin Meijer, located at 400 S. Randall Road.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Monday's game between Kaneland and La Salle-Peru at the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic.

A late 3-pointer from Riley Barber sent things to overcome, but St. Charles North was eventually bested by Maine South in the Komaromy Classic semifinals Monday.

Despite 13-point efforts from Joe Reid and Evan Blankenship, Batavia couldn't keep stride with St. Patrick in the quarterfinals of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic on Monday.

The biggest increase in hospital admissions for the flu in Illinois is in children ages 5 to 17. Only 1 in 5 Illinois residents has received the flu vaccine

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Monday.

A Geneva resident sustained a minor heat-related injury following a fire engulfing a three-car garage in Geneva on Dec. 27.

To ensure fast and reliable information during emergencies, Kane County is launching a new Public Safety Alert System with expanded features and improved reliability. Residents can enroll now.

Hampshire used a 10-0 run to start the second half and pull away from South Elgin for its first win of the 42nd Komaromy Classic at Dundee-Crown High School. Senior guard Mikala Amegasse tallied 13 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Whips.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Trump administration filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify a new state law that allows Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated

The law applies to both part- and full-time workers. It covers a broader swath of workers than the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

The Chicago Bears couldn't pull off some late-game magic in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Here are the five big takeaways from tough loss out on the road.

The Chicago Bears had a chance to win their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. But Caleb Williams and the offense fell a play short. Here's a breakdown of the final minutes of the Bears' failed comeback.

The Chicago Bears' DJ Moore and Darnell Wright will both be active Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers after they were added to the injury report over the weekend with illnesses.

Aurora will launch a Pets For Vets Program that will waive adoption fees for one cat or dog for Illinois veterans.

Strong winds, with gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph, will usher in a cold front Sunday night that could result in snow showers in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

Joe Reid scored 23 points and Evan Blankenship 15 as Batavia rolled past Riverside-Brookfield to advance to the quarterfinals of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, and Audrey LaFleur's career-high 25 points led Burlington Central to a win at the Dixon Holiday Tournament.

The Jeffrey Cesario Insurance Agency has moved to a new location in Batavia.