Bears pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with 1st round draft pick
The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 1st round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
NASCAR returning to Chicago Speedway during July 4th weekend
A crew of drivers made a pit stop in Joliet, as the track prepares for its first competitive race since 2019.
Who will the Bears NFL Draft picks be? Focus on defense expected
With four picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft this weekend, the Chicago Bears are expected to try to shore up their defense, particularly their pass rush, in an effort to build a consistent playoff contender.
Bears return to Halas Hall for training ahead of Thursday's NFL draft
The Bears currently hold seven draft picks, starting with the 25th overall in the first round, their lowest selection in well over a decade.
Former Oswego East H.S. star Noah Schultz to make White Sox debut
Former Oswego East High School standout Noah Schultz is getting ready to step on the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night for his Major League debut with his hometown team.
Northwestern's Madison Taylor aims to lead lacrosse team back to the top
The Wildcats are led by another record-setting superstar, hoping to lead them back to the top.
Wheaton College swimmer makes big splash at national competitions
Wheaton College junior Tess Boyer is headed back to the D-III national championships as the conference's only representative for a second straight year.
Wheaton College swimmer Tess Boyer heads to 2nd NCAA Division III championships
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
Bears "wanted to get faster, more explosive" with new free agents, Poles says
Bears general manager Ryan Poles said there was a common theme to the free agents they are bringing in this offseason, saying the team "wanted to get faster, more explosive" with guys that are "passionate about football."
NU golf's Ashley Yun, Dianna Lee to compete in Augusta National Women's Amateur
That event takes place during a bit of a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, giving Ashley and Dianna the chance to compete in Augusta, then return to Evanston to focus on a potential repeat.
UChicago men's basketball team setting sights on Division III national title
It's already been a historic season for the University of Chicago men's basketball team, and they still have one big goal out in front of them.
Poles said Bears are still seeking 3rd round compensation over Falcons' hire of Ian Cunningham
The Bears have not received compensatory third-round picks via the NFL's reward for developing minority front office candidates.
Poles, Johnson at NFL scouting combine with tough roster decisions to make
While Poles considers his best options to put a roster together for next season, he also has to have future seasons in mind, especially with Caleb Williams still on his rookie contract.
Some Cubs, White Sox players leave spring training for World Baseball Classic
Eight Cubs players and four White Sox players will be leaving spring training to play in the World Baseball Classic.
Cubs' first baseman Michael Busch aims to be more consistent
Consistency is key for Busch, which is something he learned from his game last season.