Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after the Bears pulled off another thrilling win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are three of the most interesting things they said Monday.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means moving forward during a short holiday week

Upcoming events include Sports and Fun with Santa, Whoville Holiday and Holiday Hoedown.

Adults with autism from northern Illinois talk about their lives and their reactions to lates controversial policy changes and language by the administration of President Trump.

Sinfonietta DuPage's fall concert will feature guest Brazilian cellist Leonardo Altino in Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

The 2025-2026 boys basketball season tips off this week. Here are five players to watch around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Getting a strong sense of deja vu when looking at the lineup of state championships? That's understandable considering the group has collectively made 115 title game appearances previously. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 13.

The Chicago Bears improved to 8-3 on Sunday after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from another thrilling win.

Linebackers D'Marco Jackson and Amen Ogbongbemiga weren't supposed to make major impacts for the Chicago Bears at the start of the season. But on Sunday, the duo combined to lead the Bears in tackles and help their team beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Two people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a shooting at an Aurora restaurant Saturday night.

The Chicago Bears won’t get a chance to go against a longtime rival on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled Aaron Rodgers inactive for Sunday's game. Chicago will also be without starting left tackle Theo Benedet.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

From Capitol News Illinois: The request list also included $68.5 million for implementation of ISBE’s new literacy plan, a program the board approved in 2024 to improve literacy instruction throughout the state

Brother Rice QB C.J. Gray ran for four of the Crusaders six rushing touchdowns in a 45-17 win over Downers Grove North in a Class 7A semifinal Saturday.

Here are the championship game pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.

Dario Milivojevic, Tanner Glock and St. Francis forced five Belvidere North turnovers to earn a spot in the Class 5A state championship game against Providence Catholic. The Spartans had lost in the semifinal round the last three years.

The Chicago Bears announced that they placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve.

Some showers followed by cold winds may be coming to Northern Illinois this Thanksgiving week.

Following a St. Charles man being charged with a felony for alleged unauthorized video recording of intimate parts, the Geneva Police Department is asking any potential victims to come forward.

The Chicago Bears own an NFL-best 16 plus turnover 11 weeks in the season. Here's how that ratio has served as a catalyst for the Bears' 7-3 start to the season.

Lyla Shelton scored 24 points, and Sophia Towne added 18 to lead Nazareth girls basketball to a win over Rockford Boylan on Friday.

A person was transported with injuries to a local hospital after a rollover crash on Interstate 88 east of Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

The Chicago Bears return home Sunday to begin a busy holiday week when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears will be without all three of their starting linebackers Sunday when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Solider Field.

Mount Carmel looks in dominant form. Can any of the other three teams remaining in the field topple them? Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs.

From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly six decades after becoming a lawyer, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges — including bribery — earlier this year

The Chicago Bears will host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will break down the latest from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's key matchups

Make plans to spend a day exploring the historic city of Galena during the holiday season.

Brother Rice is the only top seed remaining in the Class 7A field. Will the Crusaders keep rolling or can one of the upstarts pull the upset? Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.

Aubrey Lamberti scored Oswego East's first seven points and finished with a game-high 25 points to go with 10 rebounds, leading the Wolves past Downers Grove South 60-40 at the York Thanksgiving Tournament for their first win of the season.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Thursday's game between Downers Grove South and Oswego East at the York Thanksgiving Tournament.

East St. Louis continues to power its way through the bracket. But three different CCL/ESCC teams hope to take them down. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall on Thursday as they continued their preparations for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday

The Chicago Bears got some defensive starters back at practice Thursday. Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard and Jaylon Johnson were all full participants. Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell all missed practice for a second straight day.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Accountability Commission is continuing to ramp up even as the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago region winds down, at least for now

Farmers are rebuilding turkey flocks hit hard by avian flu, and overall demand has declined. That combination is helping keep turkey costs down for families this Thanksgiving.

Christmas at Cantigny opens for the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 21.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

This holiday festival features light shows with McCormick House tours, ice skating, holiday treats, and a new, magical twist to Sunday nights.

Why Marc Silverman is choosing to be “sports happy” and not nitpick how the Bears win and who they continue to beat. Even if this team isn’t a true contender in 2025, they’ve got the coach, quarterback, and other assets to make them viable heading into the future

Powerhouses remain prominent in Class 4A, with three of the four teams no stranger to deep playoff advancements. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.

Sophomore guard Alaina Fink scored 14 points and freshman Noelle Nichols added 13 for Wheaton Academy in a win over Morgan Park Wednesday.

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved rate increases for Nicor and Ameren gas companies - but denied the much larger hikes both utilities were seeking.

The Chicago Bears didn't shy away from the challenge of playing Aaron Rodgers when the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Bears said they want to play the former Green Bay Packer quarterback.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview the semifinal round of the Illinois high school football playoffs

The Chicago Bears were without some starters on both sides of the ball at practice Wednesday as they started to prepare for Sunday’s game agains the Pittsburgh Steelers.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Wednesday, with the two discussing the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration raids and the governor formally inviting the Chicago-born pontiff back for a visit to his hometown.

The Chicago Bears are getting closer to having a healthy secondary. The team announced Wednesday that it activated the 21-day practice window for cornerback Kyler Gordon to come off injured reserve.