All Stories from December 22, 2025 (Change date)
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Bears’ comeback vs. Green Bay didn’t go according to their planDec 22, 2025 7:27 pm - It was a perfect weekend for the Bears. Chicago overcame a 10-point deficit Saturday to force overtime before quarterback Caleb Williams threw a walk-off 46-yard pass to beat the Packers. Then the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions on Sunday to clinch the Bears’ first playoff berth since 2020.
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DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holiday giftsDec 22, 2025 7:01 pm - Makerspaces are experiencing a surge in activity this holiday season as people look to create personalized, handmade gifts and save money.
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McClung scores 36, but Windy City Bulls suffer defeatDec 22, 2025 6:21 pm - The Windy City Bulls fell short to the Rip City Remix 121-119 on Monday afternoon. Despite the loss Windy City guard Mac McClung led all scorers with 36 points and tallied six assists.
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Districts 15, 33 losing federal funding for key supplemental programsDec 22, 2025 6:19 pm - The federal government is pulling the plug on a grant program providing funds to school districts across the state for after-school programming, school-based counseling services, parent education and workforce development support.
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Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship'Dec 22, 2025 6:12 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to c...
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Five holiday high school basketball tournaments to check outDec 22, 2025 6:11 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at five holiday high school basketball tournament to check out in the next several days.
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Boys wrestling: Rappa brothers shine for Rolling Meadows at 70th Berman ClassicDec 22, 2025 5:45 pm - Three-sport stars — twin brothers Josh and John Rappa — were too much for the competition Monday afternoon at the 70th Berman Holiday Classic at Palatine High School. Jos...
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Notre Dame and USC pause their longstanding rivalry, Fighting Irish add BYU to 2026 scheduleDec 22, 2025 5:28 pm - Notre Dame vs. Southern California, one of college football's biggest and longest rivalries, is on pause. The Fighting Irish announced Monday they had filled their last 2...
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Schaumburg family launches campaign to retain access to daughter’s medical marijuanaDec 22, 2025 5:12 pm - A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 has launched a Change.org campaign to create a legal path for her to receive across state lines the medical marijuana patches that have kept her seizure-free for eight years.
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Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s EveDec 22, 2025 4:56 pm - Here are some places where you can eat, drink and play while you count down to 2026 on New Year’s Eve.