There are plenty more, but here are 20 notable athletes with Illinois roots.
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Chicago's new coach and GM are publicly saying they're not committed to the high-paid QB. Is that a smart move?
Cubs legend Ernie Banks died last month, and his family and the woman who cared for him are locked in battle. Here's what you need to know.
The Chicago Bears backup QB and girlfriend Jess Gysin, who have been together since 2012, wed in Palm Desert, Calif.
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The team finished the 5-11 season with a loss to the Vikings Sunday.
Everything you need to know about Thursday's game. The Bears are 16-17 on Thanksgiving Day.
Eagles hope to keep improving.
Disappointing end to last season hopefully spurs Eagles on to new heights.
Here’s what head football coaches make at the six Illinois public universities competing in Division I-A and I-AA.
Friday night football scores.
Boys varsity football scores across the southwest suburbs, via ScoreStream.com
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Ricardo Lamas will fight featherweight champ Jose Aldo on Saturday.
Ty Isaac from Joliet Catholic and Zach Colvin from Minooka High School will play in college bowl games later this month, along with a host of other former Chicago-area high school talent.
Josh McCown has a good night in Marc Trestman's offense. Bears are now 5-3.
Backup QB Josh McCown almost pulls through for the Bears.
Friday night's battle will go a long way toward determining the outcome of the East Suburban Catholic Conference race.
Officials at the motor speedway have announced 2014 NASAR racing dates.
Participants successfully completed 26.2 miles Sunday at the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Who was the difference maker?
Lessons learned from Boston Marathon bombing put into practice.
Alshon Jeffery sets team record in receiving yards in losing effort.
Do you think the Bulls will be a contender this year?
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Who spent a beautiful Sunday watching the White Sox lose for the 99th time?
Who shoulders the blame for Chicago Bears defeat in Detroit?
The teams will play each other for the first time in nine years.
Grade the Bears win in our Patch poll.
How much are you willing to pay to see a Bears game?
Will you be among the runners and walkers who get to go home with a Ditka-esque mustache and aviator sunglasses?
We've created an open blog called Loaded for Bears just for all you Bears fans. Share your views on the team, the game or just a pic of how good you look in your Bears jersey.
Local high school football season kicks off with a marquee matchup pitting two traditional powerhouses.
The Hilltoppers graduated a superstar—USC recruit Ty Isaac—but look to carry on their winning tradition by calling all hands on deck.
First five runners finish in under 18 minutes is annual 5K race serves as one of the highlights at Channahon's Three Rivers Festival.
Father's advice spurs son to make a few changes heading into his second season coaching football at the University of St. Francis.
