The Chicago Bears, Indiana, and a Stadium Fight Worth Billions
Indiana officials are pushing hard to lure the Chicago Bears as stadium talks with Chicago and Illinois grow increasingly uncertain
Sports
The Most Bought Team License Plate in Illinois Might Shock You
From Cubs to Blackhawks, Illinois sports plates trail far behind the White Sox as drivers show their fandom on license plates
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Are Roaring Into Illinois
Illinois families can see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life with glowing neon, stunts, and kid-friendly chaos at NOW Arena
St. Louis Cardinals Reveal Caravan Schedule, Players
The St. Louis Cardinals have released their official Caravan schedule including which players will be participating and what locations they'll be traveling to.
Meet the Illinois Olympians in Milan–Cortina
2026 Winter Olympics highlight Illinois athletes in hockey and speed skating: Compher, Coyne Schofield, and Cepuran compete for Team USA.
Yes, Missouri Just Lost the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas
Yes, the Kansas City Chiefs really are leaving Missouri for...Kansas.
Nearly Every Illinois Football Team Will Make the Playoffs
Starting in 2026, the IHSA football playoffs expand, adding more teams, more games, and more revenue—while redefining what “making the playoffs” really means.
Savannah Bananas Inspire Chicago’s New Baseball Team
Illinois welcomes the Chicago Snowballs, a co-ed entertainment baseball team inspired by Savannah Bananas, bringing BananaBall style play action to Chicago in 2026.
A First for Missouri: Cantwell Named National Player of the Year
Missouri’s Jackson Cantwell earns the national Gatorade football award, adding to his track titles and cementing his rise as one of the country’s top multi-sport athletes.
Route 66 Turns 100 With a Massive HOT ROD Power Tour
Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and the HOT ROD Power Tour is celebrating with five cities, racing events and classic American car culture.