Eckie: Walter Eckersall and the Rise of Chicago Sports” is a new book about a long-forgotten player who predates the Bears.

As Sunday's kickoff nears, the Bears' franchise's storied past is stepping back into the spotlight. Before the team played in ...

The Bears-Packers rivalry isn't just back. It might be better than ever. Green Bay meets Chicago in the 2026 NFL playoffs. It's the first playoff matchup since the 2010 NFC championship game – the ...

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - For years, the City of Decatur has been demolishing homes that have been left vacant and gone into disrepair. While that ensures the homes aren't dangerous, or eyesores, it does ...

Alicia Tournebize, a 6-foot-7 forward from France, is joining the South Carolina women's basketball team midseason. Coach Dawn Staley is easing Tournebize into the team, starting with a shortened ...

The Chicago Bears will play in their regular season finale this weekend in an important game against the Detroit Lions -- and they'll do it at home. But for those not heading to Soldier Field for the ...

“The response that we’ve gotten from the Decatur community has been overwhelming, and we’re so happy to bring our pizza to this area,” said Michael Shallal, co-owner of the family-owned business. “One ...

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DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — UPDATE 1/2/2026: Seven people were arrested after police found numerous shell casings, firearms and a large amount of cannabis at a Decatur home on New Year’s Eve, authorities ...