9+ hour, 32+ min ago   (856+ words) Ben Johnson noticed something on the Saturday night before the Chicago Bears’ season-opener against the Carolina Panthers. Johnson had his final quarterback meeting before Sunday’s game to go over the final details of what they wanted to do in the…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago   (1074+ words) What a way to start the season. The Chicago Bears opened the 2026 season with an offensive explosion in their 59-37 win over the Charlotte, North Carolina. Quarterback Caleb Williams was a difference-maker both as a passer and a runner while he…...

10+ hour, 43+ min ago   (188+ words) Stillman Valley High School recently announced that Jim Miller has been selected to receive the Illinois Athletic Directors Association’s Friends of Athletics Award. The statewide honor recognizes individuals whose extraordinary service and dedication have made a lasting impact on high…...

11+ hour, 12+ min ago   (803+ words) Princeton senior Ruby Acker runs toward the finish line at the Gary Coates Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 in Princeton. (Kevin Chlum) Amboy co-op senior Henry Nichols likes hills on cross country courses. “I sound crazy when I say that, but…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago   (300+ words) D’Andre Swift’s three rushing touchdowns and Caleb Williams’ 269 passing yards led a relentless attack, and the Bears opened the 2026 season with a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. 3. 4th-and-1 from…...

13+ hour, 13+ min ago   (341+ words) With a 54-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational will pack plenty of thrills. JCI 4: Night of Champions will bring…...

13+ hour, 56+ min ago   (189+ words) Providence head football coach Tyler Plantz coaches his team during the Class 5A State championship game last season. Plantz was dismissed at Providence's head coach this weekend. (Scott Anderson) Friday Night Drive has learned that Providence football coach Tyler Plantz has…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago   (281+ words) Rome Odunze catches the ball during Chicago Bears training camp practice at Halas Hall during the summer in Lake Forest. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver Shaw Media ) Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active for Sunday’s season-opener against the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (226+ words) Plano 2, Serena 1: At Serena on Saturday, the host Huskers (4-2) lost a midday nonconference game to the Reapers, with two Plano penalty kick goals the difference. Damien Gonzalez scored Serena’s goal. Stillman Valley 7, Sandwich 0: At Stillman Valley, the visiting Indians (0-7) were…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (845+ words) Northern Illinois University running back Elijah Porter (24) gets brought down by Illinois State University defensive backs Wyatt Mueller (32) and Jordan Colemanafter (3) after gaining some yards during the game on Saturday Sept. 12, 2026, held at Huskie Stadium. (David Toney for Shaw Local…...