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Two Chicago sites pitch new Bears stadium
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (488+ words) Two Illinois cities are throwing their hats in the ring to become the future home of the Chicago Bears. The Bears announced they'd be moving forward with a stadium in neighboring Indiana after Illinois lawmakers failed to pass legislation incentivizing…...
Six Rockford-area football players set to suit up in 2026 Shrine Game
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (136+ words) Peoria Journal Star The 52nd Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game will be held at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington this Saturday, and six Rockford-area standouts will take the field, looking to make a name…...
Chicago Bears move forward with Hammond stadium after Illinois fumble
2+ week, 3+ day ago (451+ words) The Chicago Bears have officially made up their minds to leave the land of Lincoln for Hammond, Indiana, after local lawmakers failed to pass a bill incentivizing the team to stay. The team announced the plan Friday, saying the board…...
Illinois lawmakers react to Bears announcement, say it's not 'done deal"
2+ week, 3+ day ago (483+ words) The'Chicago Bears'have officially made up their minds to leave the land of Lincoln for Hammond, Indiana, after local lawmakers failed to pass a bill incentivizing the team to stay. The team announced the plan Friday, saying the board for the…...
How to buy Pittsburgh Steelers tickets, 2026 NFL schedule release
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) The 2026 NFL Draft is over, but the 2026 NFL schedule is here! While Pittsburgh Steelers fans should be excited about Max Iheanachor and all the new additions, the release of the regular season schedule turns a mere daydream of fall into…...
Morton offensive lineman commits to Illinois football
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (70+ words) Peoria Journal Star Morton offensive lineman commits to Illinois football Soren Fifer will stay close to home for college football. The Morton junior announced on Thursday, May 14 his commitment to play for Illinois. The 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive tackle had received…...
Who is Peoria's all-time best football player? VOTE in our poll
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) Who is the best football player from Peoria? Let the debate begin. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network…...
IHSA football: Pekin graduate hired as new IVC coach
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (81+ words) IVC football turns to Pekin grad to take over as head coach'Peoria Journal Star IVC football turns to Pekin grad to take over as head coach Illinois Valley Central has found its new football head coach. Cameron Bailliez was approved…...
Which Illinois Fighting Illini football players were chosen in NFL Draft? Here's the list
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (382+ words) The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25 and several University of Illinois football players could soon begin their careers at the next level. At least one Fighting Illini player has been drafted in each of the last five…...
Who did the Bears draft? Tracking all of the Chicago picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (128+ words) The Chicago Bears have one first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23. The Bears hold the 25th-overall pick and six other draft picks. As of now, Chicago will have three more draft picks on Friday, April 23 with two…...