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Caleb Williams may be the quarterback the Bears cannot break
The Chicago Bears have been caught up in quarterback hype trains before. You don’t have to delve very far back in team history to see. Justin Fields was supposed to be a savior. Mitch Trubisky had all the tools to be the best quarterback in his draft class. Jay Cutler, well, you don’t trade two first round draft picks for a guy who’s just gonna become a parody of himself, right?
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
Gunfire hits Joliet hotel; more than 80 shell casings found
CHICAGO (CBS) -- An investigation is underway in Joliet, after someone unleashed a barrage of gunfire outside two neighboring hotels.Police were called to the parking lot of the Motel 6 at 3551 Mall Loop Dr. around 11 p.m. Saturday for a report of shots fired.When officers arrived, they found more than 80 spent shell casings on the ground. Some of the bullets hit the exterior of the Hampton Inn next door.No one was hurt.Investigators are trying to find video footage of the shooting, and asked anyone with video or other information to call Joliet police at 815-724-3020. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or online at https://crimestoppersofwillcounty.org.
New Life for New Lenox, Tru Country Bar and Grill to Revamp Long-Vacant TJ's Venue
Residents of New Lenox are set for a musical and gustatory revival as the once lifeless shell of TJ's Bar and Grill is about to pulse with new vibrancy. After years of idleness, the building at 222 W. Maple St. has found new owners. Eden and Phil Wiechec, proprietors of the patriotic-themed Tru Country Bar and Grill in Channahon, confirmed the purchase and have visions to transform the space into a local hotspot for country music fans and food enthusiasts alike.
Proposed dam removals on Fox River pit environmental groups against some residents
Paddling the length of the Fox River, Jenni Kempf was struck by the wildness of it. She marveled at scores of turtles, great blue herons and fish the size of her arm living freely in the morning mist. “The river stays wild,” she said. “To be able to feel that, of being wildlife myself, is hard to come by.” On her 200-mile trip in 2022 to promote taking care of the river, Kempf was repeatedly ...
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
A dangerous heat wave grips Central Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — An oppressive heat wave is in full swing throughout central Illinois with excessive heat warnings and heat advisories in effect. A big high pressure heat dome is controlling the weather across the Midwest including Illinois resulting in abundant sunshine and sweltering heat and humidity. Temperatures...
Top Democrat criticizes 'non-starter' legislative staff rights measure amid lawsuit
(The Center Square) – While at a Democratic National Convention news conference, top Illinois Democrats weighed in on the pending lawsuit that names House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch as a defendant. The Illinois Legislative Staff Association and Brady Burden say in a lawsuit that Welch, D-Hillside, is not allowing the staff to collectively bargain with their employer over wages, hours and working conditions, despite there being a new provision in the Illinois Constitution that protects workers’ rights. ...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Illinois high school football schedule Week 1: Every Peoria-area IHSA game
It's Week 1 of the Illinois high school football season, with nonconference games making up most of the IHSA schedule in the Peoria area. Tap here find all of our preview stories, including top players, new coaches and a complete look at Peoria teams in the Big 12 and the Mid-Illini Conference. ...
'Best of both worlds': $1.3 million home is a 'hidden gem' in Tazewell County
This million-dollar home in Washington offers "the best of both worlds — a peaceful and private setting, while still being close to all the amenities the town has to offer," according to the listing. The 9,727 square-foot "hidden gem" at 1980 Nofsinger Road in Washington lists at $1.3 million. The outdoor space and...
Fresh Farms and Jewel-Osco Team Up to Deliver Table Grapes Shoppers Can "Believe" In; Charly Molina and Scott Bennett Comment
CHICAGO, IL - As Fresh Farms continues to think out of the box of traditional buy-sell models, it's clear that its category management approach and retail strategies are impacting sales and exciting consumers. As the grower launches another Taste To Believe grape campaign, it is expanding its outreach to include more retailers across the country as well.
Chicago a cappella Launches 2024-25 Season
Chicago a cappella has released the details of its 2024-25 season. This article only includes concerts featuring classical vocal music. Each concert will tour four local tour with stops in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville. The ensemble starts the season with a collaboration with Ballet 5:8 to present Thomas...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
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