When Penn State linebacker Tyler Elsdon lost his starting spot, he made a choice that doesn’t fit college football’s current storyline: He stayed right where he was.
Day: January 9, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks are 14-25-2 at the midpoint of another lost season. What’s left to play for in the 2nd half?
The playoffs may not be in sight, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have goals — including a fight to establish their long-term identity: “It doesn’t just flip a switch.”
Chicago Bears Q&A: Did the dynamic shift with Tuesday’s news conference? Should there be confidence they’ll get it right this time?
As the list of Chicago Bears coaching candidates grows and interviews begin, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs sorts through it all in his weekly mailbag.
Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl — 2 steps from ending long national title droughts
It has been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champion.
The loss of high school mentors hit hard over the holidays in Schaumburg, Wheaton
Reflecting on the passing of Schaumburg baseball coach Paul Groot, Wheaton Central boys basketball coach Don McGee.
Silvy: McCaskey trotting out his orange tie for a Halas Hall news conference is a sad Bears tradition
I want to believe this is the dawn of a new day for our Bears. I want to sell you this is the start of something great. I can’t. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times or more, and you’re the Chicago Bears.
Lake Zurich board holds off approval on subdivision plan
The Lake Zurich mayor and board of trustees kicked a proposed subdivision plan back to developers so they can work out a schedule for home building.
Live music for winter 2025: 12 must-see concerts from Regina Spektor to Kraftwerk
This is a great time of year to take in a show or three at smaller venues. You generally get better views and lighter tolls on your credit card.
‘On Call’ review: Another (forgettable) cop show from TV producer Dick Wolf
Amazon’s “On Call” is a half-hour police procedural about patrol officers that portrays Long Beach, California, as war zone.
Classical, jazz and experimental music for winter 2025: From Ensemble Dal Niente to a new chamber series
Why narrow our picks to 10 when we can include dozens of concerts through the end of March? Read on.