The Chicago Bears will trade wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, per multiple reports. The Bears acquired Moore in 2023 from the Carolina Panthers as part of their trade for the 2023 NFL Draft's No. 1 overall pick.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a soup supper on Saturday, March 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is Adults and teens: $15, Ages 3–12: $5, Under age 2: Free

It has been 41 years since the Bears won at least one playoff game in consecutive seasons, Marc Silverman writes, which is why Bears GM Ryan Poles should trade for Maxx Crosby

Officials in several northern Illinois counties say regulating steer-tailing events at backyard rodeos is up to state legislators, but charges filed in McHenry County could prove otherwise

From Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers are looking to further regulate alternative retail energy suppliers, tying the rates they can charge for energy to what utilities can charge

From Capitol News Illinois: Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to discounted medications

A 2,016-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1980, has changed hands.

The free, all-ages event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Four Rivers Environmental Education in Channahon.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' offseason to-do list got longer with the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman. Here are five players the Bears could target to replace Dalman both in free agency and the draft.

Managing diabetes starts with understanding carbohydrates — and that’s what this program is designed to teach.

Voters in many Illinois counties will see a question on their March 17 primary election ballots asking if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit. It was created in the Big Beautiful Bill.

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children has expanded its food package offerings to give families more flexible dietary options.

Taelor Stuedemann will talk about osteoporosis risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of managing the condition on March 10, during the presentation “Strong Bones Make Strong People.”

Northern Illinois is expected to see an unseasonably warm and windy Friday, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

From Capitol News Illinois: Eighteen former Department of Justice attorneys signed onto an amicus brief arguing the Trump administration has no legal authority to demand voter registration data from Illinois

Stroke survivors invited to Morris Hospital support group on March 10.

Despite a weekslong delay in the legislative calendar in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday expressed optimism with progress on a pending Bears stadium deal in Springfield

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.

From Capitol News Illinois: A spokesperson for Bill Clinton quickly clarified the testimony, saying the former president was referring to a trip he took with Pritzker to Africa in 2008 for the Clinton Foundation, but it was not on Epstein’s plane and Epstein wasn’t present

The Chicago Bears have major needs on the defensive line this offseason and last week's NFL Scouting Combine showed what could be available in April's draft. Here are five defensive linemen who could be in play for the Bears.

The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

A US strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and sparked a growing war was years in the making, said a Northern Illinois University expert who has studied US–Iran tensions

Kendall-Grundy Community Action, a division of the Kendall County Health Department, is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Services Block Grant Scholarship.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge ordered the release of 32 people detained by federal immigration agents without warrants or probable cause during "Operation Midway Blitz." Those people must be released by March 5 at noon

From Capitol News Illinois: Comptroller Susana Mendoza is endorsing Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to be her successor

From Capitol News Illinois: State Sen. Sue Rezin is hoping the uproar over road funding will create unity among downstate politicians as they seek solutions. “Downstate needs to be made whole,” Rezin said. “We need to be made whole because we have crumbling roads and bridges.”

First American Recycling will accept old electronics on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1000 Armstrong St. in Morris.

All four candidates vying to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois comptroller in the March 17 primary currently hold a variety of public offices.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a senior gathering on Wednesday, March 4. The gathering is free and open to all seniors.

In response to community needs, Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have expanded their free Pedaling for Parkinson’s exercise class by adding a session.

After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason

A 2,505-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2004, has changed hands.

Minooka Community High School yearbook earns national recognition.

Donors may access the telethon in person and through the Easterseals Joliet Region website. Service areas include Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties.

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

The single-family residence located at 2420 North Dwight Road in Morris was sold on Feb. 6. The purchase price was $400,000.

The single-family residence located at 806 Covey Lane in Coal City was sold on Feb. 5, for $225,000, or $185 per square foot.

Lincoln-Way East’s Nate Jackson finishes fourth in diving at the IHSA State Meet, and more in Saturday’s roundup.

Coal City, IC Catholic Prep and Marmion Academy won their respective classes at Saturday's IHSA state dual team wrestling meet. St. Charles East took third place in Class 3A

Lockport's Claudia Heeney won her third consecutive state championship to close out her outstanding career.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

Julian Rosario, 35, of Channahon, was pronounced dead after a shooting in the 100 block of Washington Street in Morris at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Democratic representatives across northern Illinois say President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by launching a military strike against Iran Saturday morning

State Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, shares information on opportunities within the 40th district, and what he's been up to in Springfield.

Real estate news: The 4,093-square-foot house, built in 2005, was sold for $530,000, or $129 per square foot. The property is situated on a lot spanning 13,504 square feet.

March is the time when severe storm season often begins in Illinois. Understanding what weather terms mean is important in reacting to and being prepared for storm emergencies.

High school students can experience college firsthand through Illini Summer Academies, a week-long program hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Illinois 4-H on June 21–25, 2026.

In front of its home crowd, Wilmington's boys basketball team claimed the Class 2A regional championship with a 54-43 win over Seneca on Friday night.

Woodland's boys basketball team scored the night’s initial six points, built its advantage to double digits by the close of that quarter and withstood a couple second-half runs to top Newark 57-38 and claim the Class 1A Woodland Regional championship.