All Stories from February 4, 2026 (Change date)
-
Montana’s Hauck says he’s retiring because he doesn't like dealing with the changes in college gameFeb 04, 2026 9:14 pm - Bobby Hauck, coach of perennial FCS power Montana and the Big Sky Conference's all-time wins leader, announced his sudden retirement Wednesday, saying he didn't enjoy his job anymore because of the changes in college football in recent years.
-
Blackhawks head into the Olympic break with a shutout loss at ColumbusFeb 04, 2026 9:03 pm - Zach Werenski became the first defenseman to score 20 goals before an Olympic break, Jet Greaves got his second shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their winning streak to seven with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.
-
Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per yearFeb 04, 2026 7:32 pm - Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study. The paper, published...
-
New offensive coordinator Chip Kelly sees Northwestern as an up-and-coming programFeb 04, 2026 7:19 pm - Chip Kelly has a history of overseeing explosive offenses at the college and pro levels. He'll try to do it again as Northwestern's offensive coordinator.
-
Naperville halts negotiations with electricity supplierFeb 04, 2026 7:05 pm - Naperville City Council members voted 6-3 on Tuesday to stop negotiations with IMEA, the city's electricity provider. As a result, it’s currently unknown who will supply the city with electricity in 2035. But the negotiations could be reopened if a majority of the council asks for it.
-
One person killed in rollover on Tri-State Tollway in Des PlainesFeb 04, 2026 6:52 pm - One person was killed in a crash on the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines on Wednesday evening.
-
Cook boys basketball notes: Fremd sectional promises to be a battleFeb 04, 2026 6:51 pm - With state seeding and pairings taking place next week, it’s time for area teams to put the finishing touches on their resume. Here are the sectionals they are headed to ...
-
‘All of us want them to stay’: GOP governor candidates opine on Bears’ threats to go to Hoosier stateFeb 04, 2026 6:42 pm - One candidate is concerned about tax breaks to the team hurting “everyday, ordinary Illinoisans.”
-
A winning combination on the court, a lasting influence in lifeFeb 04, 2026 6:34 pm - Benet Academy graduate Jordan (Wilson) Bakovic reflects on one of her mentors, the late Redwings basketball coach Peter Paul.
-
DuPage County and Fox Valley boys basketball notes: Glenbard North takes DuKane lead with double OT win; DVC, UEC also feature tight racesFeb 04, 2026 6:33 pm - February is a time for groundhogs, valentines, and down-to-the-wire high school boys basketball conference races. One of the area’s most competitive races is the DuKane, ...