Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for the 1st round of the playoffs
Providence is the only ranked team that needed to come through with an opening-round win in the expanded IHSA playoffs.
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‘Ubiquitous’ Mike Ditka middle-finger photo remains a bit of a Chicago Bears mystery. Who snapped Da Finger?
The iconic Mike Ditka middle-finger photo has been everywhere for decades. So who snapped the photo of Da Coach giving Da Finger — and what's the origin of the story?
Chicago Bulls
Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ loss to Boston Celtics, including the Caleb Wilson-Jayson Tatum matchup
Aspects of Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s game seem to be ahead of schedule, but he remains a raw prospect at age 20.
Chicago Blackhawks
Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Los Angeles Kings 1
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
High School Sports
IHSA football playoffs: Get dates, times and locations for first-round matchups in Class 8A to 1A
Here are the first-round matchups in the IHSA state football playoffs and the opening-round scores for all eight classes.
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox part ways with television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen
The Chicago White Sox informed John Schriffen that his contract will not be extended as the club’s lead television play-by-play announcer.
Chicago Cubs
Column: Security upgrades are underway at Wrigley Field while Chicago Cubs watch the World Series on TV
The Chicago Cubs are currently ripping up sidewalks outside Wrigley Field for security updates in conjunction with the planned 2027 All-Star Game.
MLB
World Series: Tampa Bay Rays stun Milwaukee Brewers with rally in 12th inning to force a Game 5
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that forced Game 5.
College Sports
Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this season.
A mix of returning talent from the Final Four team and promising newcomers gives Illinois the look of another contender entering the 2026-27 season.
Bears stadium news
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field
Arlington Heights? Indiana? Chicago? Here’s what to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field.
Chicago Sky
Tyler Marsh will remain Chicago Sky coach in 2027 despite 26-62 record over his 1st 2 seasons
Change isn't coming to the Chicago Sky. Coach Tyler Marsh will return for a third season in 2027.
Soccer
Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third
Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d’Or.