Four questions for the Bears to answer at this week's NFL Scouting Combine

Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles will meet the media Tuesday just blocks from the Indiana statehouse.

Review: In ‘Black Cypress Bayou,’ a strong Black matriarch clings tightly to her secrets and skeletons

You may recognize the central character in Definition Theatre’s Chicago premiere: a strong, protective woman who fears ...

Pritzker budget proposal leaves funding flat for the arts in Illinois in 2026-2027

The governor’s funding plan comes as the arts face a precarious moment. Advocates worry Illinois could fall behind in its ...

Business license fees increased this year, some by as high as 400%

Some advocates contend higher business license fees are yet another burden for small businesses facing economic headwinds.

Dear Abby: Expectant mom wants to ensure her newborn will be safe

I am having a baby in five months. My doctor is recommending that anyone who visits the baby in the first three months be up to date on vaccines (Tdap, flu, COVID and RSV, if age 60-plus). We have ...

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael's widow, Misty, arrested

Misty McMichael, who was part of the successful lobbying effort for her husband Steve’s inclusion into the Pro Football Hall of Fame before his death in April 2025, was arrested Friday and charged ...

Frustrated Illinois congressional candidates call super PAC influence 'buying a seat'

The 2nd Congressional District is especially hit hard by super PAC influence, with Fairshake, a pro-crypto PAC funded primarily by Trump megadonors and business partners Marc Andreessen and Ben ...