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Redbird athletes will don jersey patches through Illinois Farm Bureau sponsorship deal wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-…
Redbird athletes will don jersey patches through Illinois Farm Bureau sponsorship deal

Redbird athletes will don jersey patches through Illinois Farm Bureau sponsorship deal

Redbird athletics has announced a marketing agreement with the Illinois Farm Bureau, Country Financial, Prairie Farms, Growmark and IAA Credit Union. It's one of the largest sponsorship deals in ISU...

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Could the Chicago Bears consider another team's stadium? New option on the table nbcchicago.com/news/local/co…
Could the Chicago Bears consider another team's stadium? The new option now on the table

Could the Chicago Bears consider another team's stadium? The new option now on the table

Could the Bears' new stadium saga see them playing in the same spot as another Chicago team?

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Bears acquire All-Pro DT Simmons in blockbuster trade with Titans effinghamradio.com/2026/10/2…
Bears acquire All-Pro DT Simmons in blockbuster trade with Titans

Bears acquire All-Pro DT Simmons in blockbuster trade with Titans

The Bears are acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Titans.

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‘The CTE risk': Parents embrace flag while weighing downsides of tackle football nbcboston.com/news/health/ct…
'The CTE risk': Parents embrace flag while weighing downsides of tackle football

'The CTE risk': Parents embrace flag while weighing downsides of tackle football

Studies showing the prevalence of degenerative brain disease among former football players have parents turning to a safer alternative.

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Greg Hinz: The Bears stadium deal is suddenly looking real. Here's why. - Crain's Chicago Business chicagobusiness.com/politics…
Greg Hinz: The Bears stadium deal is suddenly looking real. Here’s why.

Greg Hinz: The Bears stadium deal is suddenly looking real. Here’s why.

The Chicago Bears appear closer than ever to a stadium deal in Illinois. Greg Hinz explains why Pat Ryan, Roger Goodell and JB Pritzker are key.

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Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Hits Two-Year Low In August legalsportsbetting.com/news/…
Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Hits Two-Year Low In August

Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Hits Two-Year Low In August

Illinois sportsbooks took $1.03B in August 2026 bets, but Illinois sports betting revenue fell 29% to $76.3M, the lowest month since August 2024.

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Northwestern’s athletic events provide boost to local restaurant economy dailynorthwestern.com/2026/1…
Northwestern’s athletic events provide boost to local restaurant economy

Northwestern’s athletic events provide boost to local restaurant economy

During home-game weekends for Northwestern’s athletic teams, fans and Evanston residents flock to nearby restaurants. The busiest times for dining are typically before and after games. Compared to...

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Knicks star Jalen Brunson found his mojo in Chicago, a place near and dear to him nytimes.com/athletic/7734615…
Knicks star Jalen Brunson found his mojo in Chicago, a place near and dear to him

Knicks star Jalen Brunson found his mojo in Chicago, a place near and dear to him

"It was perfect," Jalen Brunson said after scoring 38 points in a Knicks win in Chicago.

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Bears QB Caleb Williams to keep wearing Caddix cleats, even with NFL fines looming chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…
Bears QB Caleb Williams to keep wearing Caddix cleats, even with NFL fines looming

Bears QB Caleb Williams to keep wearing Caddix cleats, even with NFL fines looming

Williams wore black cleats with a prominent Caddix logo against the Falcons and did so again Wednesday against the Patriots. He’s yet to be fined from the Patriots game, but it’s likely on the way.

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Cunningham dishes on Bears, Sox stadium situations: Daily Digest | Wednesday, Oct. 28 insider.capitolnewsillinois.…
Cunningham dishes on Bears, Sox stadium situations: Daily Digest | Wednesday, Oct. 28

Cunningham dishes on Bears, Sox stadium situations: Daily Digest | Wednesday, Oct. 28

Illinois stadium lead talks latest on the Sox, Bears

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Pritzker, Bailey and Corbett split on how to keep the Bears in Illinois shawlocal.com/news/2026/10/2…
Pritzker, Bailey and Corbett split on how to keep the Bears in Illinois

Pritzker, Bailey and Corbett split on how to keep the Bears in Illinois

All three governor candidates say they want the Bears to stay. Read their full answers, exclusive to Shaw Local's election questionnaire, on stadium money, taxes, and infrastructure

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Illinois sportsbooks report $1.03 billion in August handle - Gaming Intelligence gamingintelligence.com/finan…
Illinois sportsbooks report $1.03 billion in August handle - Gaming Intelligence

Illinois sportsbooks report $1.03 billion in August handle - Gaming Intelligence

Illinois’ sportsbooks reported $1.03 billion in handle for August, which was unchanged year-on-year.

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Chicago Teen Meets PCA at Bears Game, Then Makes a Big Ask q985online.com/chicago-teen-…
He Asked Cubs Star PCA for 100K Likes. What Happened Next Is Wild

He Asked Cubs Star PCA for 100K Likes. What Happened Next Is Wild

After meeting Pete Crow-Armstrong at a Chicago Bears game, 18-year-old Messiah scored 250,000 TikTok likes and hopes the Cubs star will attend his 2027 graduation.

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Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds his future chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…
Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds...

Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds...

The Bears have gotten 23 1/2 sacks over the equivalent of three seasons. If that number were doubled, this suspension would be merely a footnote. But if they already were questioning whether they’ve...

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Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this season. chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…
Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this...

Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this...

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.

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White Sox announce John Schriffen won't return as TV voice chicago.suntimes.com/white-s…
White Sox announce John Schriffen won't return as TV voice

White Sox announce John Schriffen won't return as TV voice

Schriffen's three-year contract expired after the season, and the Sox won't pick up the option year.

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Tinley Park math teacher receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…
Tinley Park math teacher receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award

Tinley Park math teacher receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award

Math teacher Mike Doody from Hilda Walker Intermediate School in Tinley Park receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award.

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Arnie Bielema, father of Illinois football coach, dies news-gazette.com/sports/arni…
Arnie Bielema, father of Illinois football coach, dies

Arnie Bielema, father of Illinois football coach, dies

Family was at his side

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Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans? chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…
Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?

Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?

The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more than just sports. For Republicans, and GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey in particular, it represents a political Hail...

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Freshman QB Michael Clayton II helps Illinois upset Oregon 21-10 in his 1st career start chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…
Freshman QB Michael Clayton II throws 2 TD passes to help Illinois upset Oregon 21-10 in 1st career...

Freshman QB Michael Clayton II throws 2 TD passes to help Illinois upset Oregon 21-10 in 1st career...

Michael Clayton II threw two touchdown passes, Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a TD and the Illinois defense delivered in a 21-10 win over Oregon on Saturday.

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