Suspect charged with armed violence, 4 other felonies after Lake Zurich standoff
A Lake Zurich man who authorities say held police at bay for hours Saturday after burglarizing a local business now faces multiple felony charges.
Alex Bregman reaches 5-year, $175 million deal with Cubs after opt-out: Source
Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to join the Chicago Cubs on a five-year, $175 million deal, a league source told The Athletic on Saturday.
This Bears-Packers coaching rivalry could be special
Bears coach Ben Johnson started out slowly in his rivalry game against Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur, but managed to get the last handshake.
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a wild-card playoff game on Saturday night.
Suspect caught after large police presence in Lake Zurich sparked by overnight burglary
A person was reported to be in custody late Saturday afternoon following a large police presence in Lake Zurich that began in connection with an overnight burglary.
Golfers hit the links for Chili Open in Des Plaines
A soggy course and a stiff wind didn’t deter golfers from enjoying the Chili Open with friends Saturday during one of the area’s most popular annual winter tournaments at the Des Plaines Golf Center.
Things to do Jan. 9-15: Free days at Shedd, Women's Jazz Fest, Chicago RV Show and more
Make plans to take advantage of free days at Shedd Aquarium, plus Erica Rhodes’ stand-up comedy at Zanies in Rosemont, the Women’s Jazz Festival at Hey Nonny, the Chicago RV Show in Schaumburg, ice skating and Cocoa Cabanas at Cantigny in Wheaton and more.
Boys basketball: Davis stars again for Warren with special alum on hand
Jaxson Davis, 2025 Illinois Mr. Basketball, scored 36 points, including a halftime buzzer beater from the logo and his first dunk on his home court, as Warren defeated Stevenson 85-46 with Blue Devil-alum and 2009 Illinois Mr. Basketball, Brandon Paul, in attendance, on Friday night in Gurnee.
Boys basketball: Udoiwood's career night keys Geneva's win at Wheaton North
No pressure kid, just go out and do that again.
Girls basketball: Prospect overcomes injuries, wins key MSL game at Hersey
After losing two starters to injuries in the last two games, Prospect coach Matt Weber called it a “next man up” situation for his girls basketball team as it went into Friday’s Mid-Suburban East showdown at Hersey.