Raju, Nowicki: Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan, but Pritzker still ‘skeptical’ despite team’s $2B pledge
By DILPREET RAJU & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday afternoon, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and
Lincoln Half Marathon celebrates 60th anniversary with 1500 participants
On Saturday morning, the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon was held in Downtown Springfield. More than 1,500 racers from across the country persisted through the frosty chill before 7:30 AM to participate in the annual race; morning temperatures
Springfield YMCA celebrates 150 years of community enrichment
The Springfield YMCA celebrated its 150th anniversary on Monday, March 25. Springfield residents sat together in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church to listen as local officials and community members gave thanks for the Y’s storied
AP: Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 25 as No. 12 Illinois beats Iowa 73-61
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points, Quincy Guerrier had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 12 Illinois beat Iowa 73-61 on Sunday. The Illini (23-8, 14-6
AP: Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce needed only seconds to burst into tears. Kelce’s eyes flooded each time he relayed a story about backyard football games with his brother, the love he
Springfield City Council approves ordinance to advance bond money towards various public infrastructure projects after public hearing
At Tuesday’s Springfield City Council meeting, the city’s alderpeople approved a measure that will go towards covering the cost of public infrastructure projects. Springfield Corporate Counsel Greg Murdock said this ordinance sets up a public hearing on
AP: Bears can breathe at least a little easier at bye after ugly win at Minnesota
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears can at least breathe a little easier during their bye. They got a rare win over a division rival when
AP: Bears’ coaching under scrutiny after blown lead vs. Lions
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears were on the verge of pulling off a surprise win at Detroit. They let it all slip away, blowing a 12-point lead in
AP: Poitras and Frederic help undefeated Boston Bruins blank Chicago Blackhawks 3-0
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Poitras and Trent Frederic scored 56 seconds apart in the third period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 to match the best start in
AP: Connor Hellebuyck stops 18, helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Kyle Connor, Mason Appleton and David Gustafsson scored for