With the NFL Draft over, here's what we know about the 2026 Bears
Less than a year-and-a-half into their partnership, Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson can communica…
Over a dozen McDonald's menu items now feature badges. Here's why
One of the world’s most recognizable brands is making a strategic move to tap into the growing protein trend. As of Tues…
First-rounder Dillon needs to be a thrillin’ fill-in
To Edge or not to Edge?To Safety first?To “need” or to “fit”? Or to do neither and “best available” the whole thing and …
Jameson Taillon pitches five gritty innings as Cubs adjust to more pitching injuries
LOS ANGELES — By the fourth inning Friday night, the Dodgers already had pinned a four spot on Cubs starter Jameson Tail…
Murakami's 11th HR, Domínguez's 6th save lead White Sox to 5-4 win over the Nationals
CHICAGO (AP) — Munetaka Murakami hit his 11th homer of the season and reliever Seranthony Domínguez struck out two in th…
Demoted White Sox starter Shane Smith showing improvement in Charlotte
Demoted White Sox Opening Day starting pitcher Shane Smith was set to make his third Triple-A start on Friday night for …
77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey
The view that Trump is at least partially at fault was shared by voters across the political spectrum.…
Person struck, killed while riding scooter in Douglas
A person died after being hit by a car while riding a scooter in the Douglas neighborhood Friday, police said.The uniden…
Pope Leo affirms support for banning death penalty, marks 15 years since Illinois ban
Pope Leo XIV emphasized his support for banning the death penalty in a video sent Friday to DePaul University students.“…
Cat dead after Amazon driver steals pet during delivery, family says
"He did not deserve to die on a metal table with strangers poking him."…
Alleged drug trafficker arrested; cache of guns, narcotics found
Authorities have arrested an alleged drug trafficker and seized multiple guns and multiple kilograms of drugs from his s…
Bears' 1st-round pick Dillon Thieneman checks all boxes at safety, but they had more pressing NFL Draft needs
Even with highly ranked players available at premium positions when the Bears chose at No. 25 in the first round of the …
WGN Films follow up: Did police ignore lead in student’s killing?
It was a murder case that rocked a college town. Back in 1993, Jennifer Lockmiller, a student at Illinois State Universi…
Chicago Bears select Dillon Thieneman with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft
PITTSBURGH, Penn. (WGN) — With the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears emphasized the defensive side of…
Desire to move to US drops to new low: Survey
"The trend first rose sharply in 2016 and continued across multiple years, suggesting a broader shift in outlook rather …
Ex-police officer accused of planning New Orleans mass shooting, deputies say
His reported threats were to shoot at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, deputies say.…
Man pleads guilty to weapons charge in connection with shooting death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera
A plea bargain has been reached in connection with the deadly shooting of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera.…
Exclusive Interview: House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch on future of megaproject bill, millionaire's tax
The Illinois House approved a long awaited megaprojects bill on Wednesday, in hopes of stopping the Chicago Bears from m…
No injuries in Yellow Line derailment
No one was injured after a Yellow Line train derailed Thursday, cutting off service to the Yellow and Purple Lines while…
Arlington Heights residents cautiously optimistic as Bears stadium bill passes Illinois House
Many Arlington Heights residents are hoping to see construction begin soon on a new Chicago Bears stadium after the Illi…