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Northern Illinois football opponents revealed for first Mountain West season Northern Illinois’ football team will join the Mountain West Conference for the 2026 season, and their opponents have now been revealed.

Northern Illinois football opponents revealed for first Mountain West season

Tyson Bagent trade offers floated by opposing teams, Ryan Poles says With the emergence of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, other teams have inquired about trading for Tyson Bagent.

Tyson Bagent trade offers floated by opposing teams, Ryan Poles says

Southwestern Wins Double Overtime Regional Thriller Against Hillsboro Southwestern defeats Hillsboro 63-60 in double overtime; Carter Bacon shines despite Cason Robinson's absence in Illinois regional basketball game.

Southwestern Wins Double Overtime Regional Thriller Against Hillsboro

Pritzker trolls Indiana over its proposed Bears stadium tax hikes, says ‘broad agreement’ on legislation, but notes it’ll soon be up to legislators

After weeks of tension, Pritzker now strikes upbeat tone on Bears tax talks After criticizing the Bears’ Indiana flirtation, Gov. JB Pritzker now strikes an optimistic tone, citing “broad agreement” on property-tax legislation for Arlington Heights.

Pritzker strikes upbeat tone on Bears tax talks

Eye On Illinois: Would enough legislative districts benefit from granting Bears’ wishes? It beggars belief how any lawmaker could sign off on transportation projects only necessary in the name of a private development in one tiny part of Illinois while broader efforts like the School Construction...

Eye On Illinois: Would enough legislative districts benefit from granting Bears’ wishes?

Jack Hughes recalls what brother Quinn told him on the ice right after losing his teeth “I’m ready to get these things fixed as soon as possible,” Jack Hughes said on TODAY.

Jack Hughes recalls what brother Quinn told him on the ice right after losing his teeth

Historic Run Continues for Abingdon-Avon Boys and Girls | Prairie Communications, LLC The high school basketball postseason is in full swing, and one of the top programs in the area on both the boys and girls side is the Abingdon-Avon

Historic Run Continues for Abingdon-Avon Boys and Girls

Hughes brothers' mom responds to controversy surrounding U.S. men's hockey team and Trump video The Hughes brothers' mom is a former hockey player in her own right and serves as player development consultant for Team USA women’s ice hockey.

Hughes brothers' mom responds to controversy surrounding U.S. men's hockey team and Trump video

Michael Conforto looking to regain form with Cubs after signing minor-league deal Michael Conforto has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major-league camp for spring training. The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

Michael Conforto looking to regain form with Cubs after signing minor-league deal

NFL international games tracker: Which teams are playing abroad in 2026? Which teams will be playing overseas next season? What are the host cities? And when will the full schedule be released? Here's everything we know.

NFL international games tracker: Which teams are playing abroad in 2026?

Rockridge Snaps 16-Game Losing Streak, Beats Hall To Open Postseason Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 68-58 win over Hall to open the IH

Rockridge Snaps 16-Game Losing Streak, Beats Hall To Open Postseason

Ind. stadium bill takes another step forward with Bears leadership in Indianapolis for NFL Combine Tuesday, Chicago Bears leadership will be at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Ind. stadium bill takes another step forward with Bears leadership in Indianapolis for NFL Combine

Marlow moves up to #2 on the IHSA’s All-Time Scoring List Webber senior Nathaniel Marlow raises for a three-pointer against Woodlawn. BLUFORD — Webber senior Nathaniel Marlow has steadily climbed the IHSA’s Boys All-Time Scoring List this season and now...

Marlow moves up to #2 on the IHSA’s All-Time Scoring List

Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup The fighting between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Mexican forces raises fears of how it might affect the FIFA World Cup.

Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup

Panthers steamroll Chester in regional opener PINCKNEYVILLE — The Pinckneyville Panthers aren’t done playing on their home floor just yet.

Panthers steamroll Chester in regional opener

Flavor Flav offers U.S. women's hockey 'real celebration' after declining Trump The American rapper and TV personality was an official sponsor of Team USA's bobsled and skeleton teams in Milan Cortina.

Flavor Flav offers U.S. women's hockey ‘real celebration' after declining Trump

Chicago Bears' NFL Combine to get underway with Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles speaking The Chicago Bears find themselves in an advantageous position heading into the NFL Combine, but there are still plenty of questions to answer.

Chicago Bears' NFL Combine to get underway with Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles speaking

Milan Cortina Olympics audience up 96% from Beijing and more ratings on NBC The action in Italy was the most-watched Winter Games since 2014.

Milan Cortina Olympics audience up 96% from Beijing and more ratings on NBC

Michael Conforto signs minor-league deal with Chicago Cubs Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs.

Michael Conforto signs minor-league deal with Chicago Cubs

Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao pro rematch set for September in Las Vegas Netflix announced it will globally stream the bout, which will take place at the Sphere.

Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao pro rematch set for September in Las Vegas

Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time Duke’s win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time

Italian organizers contemplating Rome bid for 2040 Summer Olympics The idea of the Milan Cortina Games was born out of the rejection of Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympics a decade ago.

Italian organizers contemplating Rome bid for 2040 Summer Olympics

Five dangerous lower seeds in the IHSA boys basketball state tournament These lower-seeded teams are feeling less pressure in the regionals, typically playing loose and with nothing to lose. Here are the most dangerous teams seeded outside the top five in this week’s regional...

Five dangerous lower seeds in the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state tournament

Tigers' Myers Qualifies For Two Events, O'Fallon Edges Edwardsville To Win IHSA Boys Sectional Swim Meet Edwardsville's Andre Myers and O'Fallon relay teams qualify for IHSA state swim meet in Edwardsville, showcasing strong local talent ahead of competition in Westmont.

Tigers' Myers Qualifies For Two Events, O'Fallon Edges Edwardsville To Win IHSA Boys Sectional Swim Meet

Monmouth College Men Finish Second in the MWC and Head to Grinnell for Tournament | Prairie Communications, LLC The Monmouth College Fighting Scots men's basketball team had been on top of the Midwest Conference standings for nearly the entire winter heading into

Monmouth College Men Finish Second in the MWC and Head to Grinnell for Tournament

NFL franchise tag tracker: Falcons lock up Kyle Pitts ahead of deadline Here's what to know about the franchise tag, including the deadline date, which players have been tagged, what their new salaries will be and more.

NFL franchise tag tracker: Falcons lock up Kyle Pitts ahead of deadline

SIUE Softball Sweeps Southern U., North Texas at Lion Classic SIUE Softball shines at Lion Classic in Commerce with wins over Southern University and North Texas, featuring standout players Fahy, Duncan, and Villa.

SIUE Softball Sweeps Southern U., North Texas at Lion Classic

Brody Capps Powers Southeastern Louisiana to Baseball Victory Over SIUE with Two Homers; Southeastern Also Captures Sunday Win Brody Capps' two homers power Southeastern Louisiana to a 7-2 baseball victory over SIUE in Hammond, setting up a decisive game three.

Brody Capps Powers Southeastern Louisiana to Baseball Victory Over SIUE with Two Homers; Southeastern Also Captures Sunday Win

U.S. Women's Hockey Team declines Trump's invitation to the State of the Union The U.S. Women's Hockey Team said it is declining President Trump's invitation to attend his State of the Union address, a day after the president jokingly told the U.S. men's hockey team that he would...

U.S. Women's Hockey Team declines Trump's invitation to the State of the Union