The Chicago Bears got some defensive starters back at practice Thursday. Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard and Jaylon Johnson were all full participants. Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell all missed practice for a second straight day.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Accountability Commission is continuing to ramp up even as the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago region winds down, at least for now

Farmers are rebuilding turkey flocks hit hard by avian flu, and overall demand has declined. That combination is helping keep turkey costs down for families this Thanksgiving.

The Class 5A bracket certainly has some unexpected teams still alive in the draw. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinals of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.

Rhinestone Cowgirls will perform this biggest hits from female country music artists at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Nov. 21.

The Arcada will also feature a number of tribute concerts throughout November, in additional to several national headliners.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

The event will be held at The Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

This holiday festival features light shows with McCormick House tours, ice skating, holiday treats, and a new, magical twist to Sunday nights.

Why Marc Silverman is choosing to be “sports happy” and not nitpick how the Bears win and who they continue to beat. Even if this team isn’t a true contender in 2025, they’ve got the coach, quarterback, and other assets to make them viable heading into the future

The restaurant serves customers the Gaucho tradition of churrasco at its South Third Street location.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved rate increases for Nicor and Ameren gas companies - but denied the much larger hikes both utilities were seeking.

The Chicago Bears didn't shy away from the challenge of playing Aaron Rodgers when the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Bears said they want to play the former Green Bay Packer quarterback.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview the semifinal round of the Illinois high school football playoffs

The Chicago Bears were without some starters on both sides of the ball at practice Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game agains the Pittsburgh Steelers.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Wednesday, with the two discussing the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids and the governor formally inviting the Chicago-born pontiff back for a visit to his hometown.

The Chicago Bears are getting closer to having a healthy secondary. The team announced Wednesday that it activated the 21-day practice window for cornerback Kyler Gordon to come off injured reserve.

The Christkindlemarket opens Friday, Nov. 21 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora.

Celebrate the holidays at these festive events in Kane County, beginning at the end of November.

How? Why? Are the Bears setting up fans for another double doink of disappointment in January? So many questions about this 7-3 start. Let’s try to answer a few from Minneapolis, site of the latest last-second victory.

Freshman Scarlett LaFleur totaled 10 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while sister Audrey LaFleur scored 13 points as Burlington Central beat Sycamore 55-51 during the Mark Einwich Girls Basketball Tournament on Tuesday.

Here are Karen Naess' photos from Tuesday's game between St. Charles East and York at the York Thanksgiving Tournament.

Classic holiday family gatherings, office parties, movies, and Mariah Carey on infinite repeat will be severely lampooned in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview the Illinois high school football semifinals in the western suburbs

Mosaic Kitchen & Cocktails is now open on South Third Street in Geneva.

Starting Wednesday, Illinoisans can add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to their iPhones, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.

This Thanksgiving season, the St. Charles Police Department is cracking down on driving while impaired and seat belt violations.

The Chicago Bears hired head coach Ben Johnson over the offseason to bring out the best of quarterback Caleb Williams. So has Williams improved? Here's what the numbers say 10 games into the season.

The Geneva City Council Monday unanimously approved a second one-year extension for site plan approval for a proposed 5,000-square-foot single-story commercial building and improvements at 206-626 E. State St.

A trio of power teams continue to roll through the playoffs while the upstarts still continue to emerge shaking up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings. Check out the new rankings here.

Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they break down the quarterfinal round of the Illinois high school football playoffs and look ahead to the semifinals

St. Charles North girls basketball won its first game under head coach Grant Oler. That, plus more girls basketball and boys bowling results in Monday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Kankakee tallied a 75-28 victory over Rosary on the opening night of the Reed-Custer Classic on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham recently was awarded a Commitment to Service Award by the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone IV for public service commitment and dedication.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday a day after his team beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Monday.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet open house is Nov. 21. Public input is needed on a longterm city energy plan. And the city's fiscal 2026 budget draft has been published, writes Lori Botterman.

The Chicago Bears did it again Sunday when they won 19-17 on a last-second field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened and what it means for the Bears' playoff hopes

The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said their spirit lives on in her zero-waste market with eco-friendly products.

The quarterfinal round was an absolute breeze for some teams while others experienced significantly more stress in keeping their postseason runs alive. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 12.

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos made a field goal as time expired Sunday to beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-17. Here are the five big takeaways from a third straight late-game victory.

The Chicago Bears picked up their third straight late-game win Sunday when they beat the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal. Here's how the Bears' trust in each other helped them earn their fifth last-minute win of the year.

Hands-on experience in fundraising, grantmaking, and community impact provided through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's Youth Engagement Program.

The Batavia Lions Club will host its ninth annual underwear collection party this month to benefit Batavia United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program.

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker will be active Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when they play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

A single-family home in Geneva that sold for $1.68 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County during the past week.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Nov. 9-15, read aloud for you

A Montgomery man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of Ferrer Velasquez, who was shot to death in Aurora in 2022. Prosecutors said Sanchez drove a getaway car from the scene.

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