It goes without saying the Chicago Bears are aiming to improve their pass rush at the NFL Draft, but could Zion Young be the answer to their prayers? Young is coming off an impressive final season with the Missouri Tigers, having been voted a team captain and starting all 13 games for the squad. He racked up an impressive 16.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 ...

A major global supplier of many of the most popular condom brands sold in the United States is preparing to raise prices as the War with Iran disrupts global shipping and key raw materials. Karex, a Malaysiabased manufacturer that produces condoms for leading U.S. brands includingDurex, Trojan, ONE Condoms, Trustex, NuVo, Fantasy, Night Light and Satin ...

Beloved party supply and balloon store Party City is making a comeback in a new way after announcing it would close hundreds of stores across the country. The popular store, known for its wide selection of party and holiday supplies, has reopened inside hundreds of Staples locations in the U.S., according to a news release. According to the release, ...

Chicago police are searching for a missing 16-year-old, with family and friends saying she was last seen Monday morning heading to school. According to CPD, Joy Akhigbe, is 5’5”, 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and may be in need of medical attention. Family and friends say Akhigbe, a student at De La Salle Institute in Chicago, was ...

A death investigation is under way in the northern suburbs after a man’s body was found in a forest preserve, with officials asking the public’s help to identify him. The body was found about 6:08 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, at 10 Cliff Road in Highland Park after reports of a body in the water. When officers ...

A controversy is growing at a west suburban high school after a student says two of her artwork pieces were removed from a major school exhibition for being too political and too violent. Mariana Ramirez, a senior at Morton West High School in Berwyn, says she submitted five pieces to the schools annual spring art show. Despite being on display for ...

A famous suburban tulip festival with more than 350,000 new bulbs officially opens to the public for the 2026 spring season Wednesday. The bright and colorful tulip fields at Richardson Farm, in suburban Spring Grove, will welcome visitors back for the spring season starting at 10 a.m. on Earth Day. The fields, part of Richardson Adventure Farm, feature ...

Elizabeth Smart is adding a new title to her resume: bodybuilder. The 38-year-old Smart whose terrifying abduction story is told in the 2025 Netflix documentary, “Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart” revealed the career pivot with a picture of herself posted on Instagram from a recent bodybuilding competition. In it, she flexes her toned muscles while ...

A north suburban high school staff member was in critical condition Wednesday after a serious crash near campus, police said, with officials calling the incident “tragic” as an investigation remains underway. The incident unfolded about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday in Buffalo Grove, with officers responding to a crash that originated on school grounds at ...

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is recovering after suffering a stroke in recent days, his family says. Daley, who served six terms as Chicago mayor from 1989 to 2011, has dealt with assorted neurological issues in the past, but his family says he is doing speech therapy and expected to be okay after suffering a minor stroke. After a stay in the ...

The Chicago Bears have some questions about their offensive line, but could Spencer Fano be an answer at tackle for the team? Fano was a first-team AP All-American this season for the Utes, and won the Outland Trophy as the nations top interior lineman. He has experience at both tackle spots and can play guard, and he has even been able to play ...

The Chicago Bears will undoubtedly be looking to bolster their pass rush in this years NFL Draft, but could they look to add arguably the drafts top defensive tackle? Thats a question many experts are grappling with as the NFL Draft draws closer, and the Bears still hold the No. 25 pick in the first round, which will get underway on Thursday night. ...

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps strain, will start Wednesday against Philadelphia, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this season. He was roughed up by Washington in Chicago’s March 26 opener, yielding six runs in 3 2/3 innings. He rebounded by allowing one earned run ...

Illinois Democrats are continuing to debate legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, but huge hurdles remain. Democrats caucused on Tuesday in Springfield as the Illinois House remains in session, and while no votes had taken place, there is still some hope that a bill could be voted upon at some point this week. Among the challenges ...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch isnt afraid to hit the ball the opposite way, as a goose learned at Wrigley Field Monday. Busch came up to bat in the third inning of the Cubs game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he had an unexpected spectator on the field: a goose. The goose, as the species typically does, strutted around without a ...

Tickets for one of the Chicago’s most anticipated summer music events go on sale on Thursday morning. The iconic, annual Ravinia Festival is set to release tickets for the more than 100 concerts scheduled for this summer at 8 a.m. CT on Thursday. This year’s lineup features big names like Paul Simon, Brandi Carlile, Ricky Martin, Chance the ...