The Pittsburgh Steelers announced last week that they released Kankakee native and 2016 Bishop McNamara graduate Jonathan Ward.

The Illinois Hall of Fame held its inaugural induction ceremony last weekend, where longtime Bishop McNamara football coach Rich Zinanni and Beecher Muskies manager Fred LeSage attended as two of six inductees with local ties.

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Kankakee native and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jonathan Ward returned home for his sixth annual football camp at Kankakee High School Saturday, June 14, 2025, one that included 7-on-7 flag football action for the first time.

Bradley-Bourbonnais graduate Colin Holderman is resuming his setup role with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, Reed-Custer graduate Brent Headrick is now a New York Yankee and more updates on area natives in baseball.

Rich Zinanni, Fred LeSage, Irish O'Reilly, Jack Sikma, Ben Zobrist and Michelle Bartsch-Hackley are the six people with local ties that will be inducted into the new Illinois Sports Hall of Fame in June.

New Bears coordinators Dennis Allen and Declan Doyle met with members of the media on Thursday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss their first impressions of the new additions to Ben Johnson's coaching staff

The Chicago Bears have already interviewed more than a dozen head coach candidates. Who should be brought back for second interviews? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest names on the list

The Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers for the first time since 2018. Here are the five big takeaways after a dramatic finish Sunday at Lambeau Field.

The Bears wrap up the 2024 season with a matchup against the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak preview the game here.