The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961

Even an Old West cowboy needed a change of scenery sometimes!. Chuck Connors was best known for his role as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman. As a hardworking rancher with a strong moral compass, McCain was the perfect picture of a classic Western hero. But off-screen, Connors was quite a bit more of a city boy than his TV counterpart.

Jack McNamara, Brother Rice breeze into Class 7A quarterfinals

When Jack McNamara heard the play call, he knew it was his time to shine. The junior tight end shed his defender, ran his route and boom. He was wide open up the right sideline. Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb hit him with a perfect pass over the top of the...

Mike Clark’s football Top 10

With records in parentheses and last week’s rankings. Sam Holcomb threw for 131 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Crusaders coasted past Batavia 49-6 in the Class 7A second round. 2. Mount Carmel (9-2) 2. Brady Cloherty passed for six touchdowns to six different receivers in the...

We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Chicago Sky React to Natasha Cloud's Career News

Natasha Cloud received a major honor amid the WNBA offseason.

Braeden Jackson Returns 96-yard TD, extending Iowa's Lead Over Northwestern

Reavis’ Santiago Chavez makes history, wins cross country state title

After a mile through the Class 3A state championship race, Reavis senior cross country star Santiago Chavez realized things were not going according to plan. “I was supposed to lead the pack at 1.2 miles,” Chavez said. “At 1.8, I was making my move but they (other competitors) covered it pretty well.

Duke's Big Man Advantage Is Here, And No. 5 Michigan State Isn't Ready For What's Coming

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Number two Duke rolls into Chicago to face number five Michigan State in what’s shaping up to be one of the absolute must-watch nonconference matchups of the entire 2026-27 college […]

Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah...

Eric Jacobs, Jordan Lewis lead Richards into 7A quarterfinals

If it’s not Richards quarterback Eric Jacobs making the play on the field, it’s likely his friend, teammate and running back, Jordan Lewis. After a year at Thornwood, Lewis is back at Richards and immediately is an impact player again — getting high marks from his starting quarterback and head coach.

Chicago Bears stadium proposal on Southeast Side gains attention as lawmakers work on legislation

A proposal for a new Chicago Bears stadium on the city's Southeast Side is gaining attention as lawmakers work on stadium legislation ahead of the fall veto session.

Peyton Heatherly, Mother McAuley oust rival Marist in sectional final

Peyton Heatherly had a freshman season to dream of three years ago. She earned the starting setter spot for Mother McAuley, ultimately helping lead the Mighty Macs to the Class 4A state championship. But over her sophomore and junior seasons, McAuley lost in the sectional final to rival Marist. “It...

Football Recap: Riverside-Brookfield's Nine-Game Winning Streak Comes to an End + How To Watch

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Riverside-Brookfield can now relate to. They were beaten by the Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers 45-14 on Friday. The Bulldogs' defeat put an end to their nine-game winning streak. Braeden Novak threw for 190 yards and 2 TDs (3 INT).

Lyons falls short against Bolingbrook in Class 8A second round

Owen Matela is heading off to play football at the next level soon, but it’ll be tough leaving Lyons. The senior tight end and Miami (Ohio) recruit caught five passes for 59 yards in his final high school game on Nov. 7 as the Lions fell 22-14 to Bolingbrook in the Class 8A second round.

East St. Louis Crushes Chicago St. Patrick 72-12

EAST ST. LOUIS — Reece Shanklin threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as East St. Louis used a 28-point second quarter to defeat Chicago St. Patrick 72-12 on Friday night at Clyde C. Jordan Memorial Stadium, advancing to the IHSA Class 7A football quarterfinals. The Flyers...

Photo Story: Football suffers first home loss without star quarterback Aidan Chiles

As Northwestern football (6-3, 3-3 B1G) returned to Ryan Field this past weekend for their second nighttime home game since the stadium’s opening night, they welcomed the No. 16 Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 3-2 B1G) for what ultimately became a 10-24 loss for the Wildcats. With the major absence being fourth-year quarterback Aidan Chiles, who has been dealing with an upper-body injury, the Hawkeyes handed the Wildcats their first home loss of the season.

Ball State Swimming and Diving extinguish IUC Flames on Senior Day

The Ball State men’s Swimming and Diving beat the University of Illinois Chicago 167-131 and the women’s team also won, dominating the Flames 210-86 at Lewellen Aquatic Arena at noon Nov. 7. The most competitive and electric events were the last two, the men's and women's 800 relay,...

Ward’s Late Touchdown Sends Bolingbrook Past Lyons Township

Bolingbrook — The IHSA Class 8A playoffs continued on November 7 with second-round action as No. 21 Lyons Township took on No. 5 Bolingbrook, both looking to keep their postseason runs alive and advance to the quarterfinals. Lyons started the game off hot with two turnovers, one of which...

Kentucky vs. Kansas Basketball preview: The Tyran Stokes matchup, game info, and predictions

Kentucky Basketball has the game Big Blue Nation has been looking forward to all offseason. The Wildcats head to Chicago to face the Kansas Jayhawks Tuesday in the Champions Classic. With two early-season tune-ups out of the way, Mark Pope and his squad will face their first true test of...