Articles filed under Football
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New year, new team: Wheaton native Barna dealing with Illini’s heavy turnoverJun 06, 2026 4:21 pm - Before throwing out the first pitch this week at Wrigley Field, Illinois defensive end Joe Barna, from Wheaton North, talked about how the Illini are trying to pull together more than 50 new players.
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Illini’s Bielema favors 24-team playoff for college footballJun 06, 2026 4:01 pm - During a visit to Wrigley Field this week, Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he’s in favor of doubling the number of teams in the College Football Playoff.
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As Bears take a step closer to Indiana in stadium dance, fans just want it to endJun 06, 2026 10:44 am - Just because Illinois’ government hasn’t come to an agreement with the Bears yet doesn’t make it the right move to decamp to Indiana. But devoted fans know all too well that even in the feel-good Ben Johnson era, you can never count out the team from making the wrong decision. That’s the real legacy of this franchise.
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O’Donnell: How the agenda of Churchill Downs Inc. fueled Bears stadium maniaJun 06, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Bears stadium site drama.
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Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is looking to bounce back after being hampered by a foot injuryJun 03, 2026 6:45 pm - Rome Odunze was hampered by a foot injury for much of his second season with the Chicago Bears. That is part of what he is describing as his new normal.
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Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 coverJun 03, 2026 2:30 pm - Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Wednesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body posi...
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For Warren’s Paasch, a second chance at life includes coaching her sonsJun 03, 2026 1:10 pm - Over the past few seasons Warren’s boys volleyball team has included many brother combinations -- including two of head coach Kim Paasch’s children.
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Greenberg: The Bears’ stadium saga rolls on, but are they really moving to Indiana?Jun 03, 2026 10:27 am - Columnist Jon Greenberg writes about the never-ending Bears stadium site drama.
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O’Donnell: Bears now have to weigh Halas legacy, value of Kevin WarrenJun 02, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Bears stadium site saga.
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The Hope Index: Rating the chances Chicago’s pro teams can contend for a titleMay 29, 2026 9:09 pm - Some years it seems like a Chicago will never again win a major-league pro championship. This isn’t one of those years. We rate the local heroes’ chances and let you know where we see hope for athletic glory.