The Jay Cutler era is over in Chicago, even if the Bears won't admit it
Time has run out on Jay Cutler in Chicago.
GE says it will close eastern Illinois lamp plant in 2017
MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — General Electric Lighting says its plant in Mattoon in eastern Illinois will close in August 2017.
Ex-attorney gets 30 years for soliciting ex-wife’s murder
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A former Will County attorney has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following his conviction of soliciting the murder of his ex-wife.
Chicago food truck operator challenges ordinance on business
CHICAGO (AP) — The operator of a Chicago food truck was in court to argue that two provisions of the city’s food truck laws be declared unconstitutional.
Mitt Romney backs Mark Kirk for US Senate at Chicago stop
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is in Chicago to support Illinois U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s bid for a second term.
Health care task force provides update on its work
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has renewed his emphasis on finding waste in taxpayer-funded health care programs.
Watch Anthony Rizzo and umpire make up after Rizzo apologizes
Sportsmanship
Bruce Feldman's 2016 midseason All-American team
College football’s top performers through Week 7
Texas A&M legend Ryan Swope re-lives the Aggies shocking 2012 upset of No. 1 Alabama
Re-living one of the greatest upsets in recent college football history
Kings desperate for damage control following Jonathan Quick's groin injury
Quick will miss around three months following non-surgical procedure
NFL Week 7 Cheat Sheet: Peter Schrager's picks for all 15 games
Get ready for Sam Bradford vs. Carson Wentz, Part 2
Anthony Rizzo finally snapped his postseason slump after stealing a teammate's bat
Matt Szczur will be credited with a big assist in the Cubs’ win
NFL betting lines, odds and picks for every Week 7 game
Everything you need to know to wager against the spread this week in football.
Redskins TE Jordan Reed admits he hid his latest concussion from the team
Reed knew he had a head injury but opted to keep playing.
Galesburg superintendent argues levy increase could help local economy
Galesburg Schools Superintendent Ralph Grimm says having a competitive school district will help attract new residents to area.
National political journalist to speak at Monmouth tonight following last night’s debate

Nationally recognized journalist Sasha Issenberg will offer fresh insights into the presidential election at Monmouth College tonight.
One section of Seminary Street finishes resurfacing as another is planned for next spring

Resurfacing work is all but finished on a four-block stretch on North Seminary Street with another five and a half block swath planned for Spring 2017.
Upon further review, Adrian Gonzalez remains unhappy
Instant replay didn’t soothe the Dodger after he was called out
Warriors show off basketball brilliance during preseason game vs. Lakers
The Warriors need to name their new arena “The Vine Center”
Jon Jones rips light heavyweights in epic Twitter rant
Jon Jones took a shot at the entire UFC light heavyweight division
