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'We'll never forget him, ever': Chicago Bears fans reminisce on Mike Ditka's legacy
‘We’ll never forget him, ever’: Chicago Bears fans reminisce on Mike Ditka’s legacy
As a child growing up in Poland during the ‘80s, Tom Godowski watched Bears football games on tapes sent from his father, who lived in Chicago. When a teenage Godowski moved to the city, there was n...
www.dailyherald.com
October 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
'We'll never forget him, ever': Chicago Bears fans reminisce on Mike Ditka's legacy
‘Remembered forever': Read the full family statement on Mike Ditka's passing
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October 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
‘Remembered forever': Read the full family statement on Mike Ditka's passing
Mike Ditka, legendary Bears player and coach, dies at age 86
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October 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Mike Ditka, legendary Bears player and coach, dies at age 86
Shawn Temple Named IHSBCA Media Relations Person of the Year
Shawn Temple Named IHSBCA Media Relations Person of the Year | Prairie Communications, LLC
Prairieland Media Sports Director Shawn Temple is being recognized for his work covering high school athletics across the area. Temple has been named the
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October 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Shawn Temple Named IHSBCA Media Relations Person of the Year
Cubs’ Matt Shaw among featured speakers at conservative political event later this year
Cubs’ Matt Shaw among featured speakers at conservative political event later this year
Shaw, who notably left the Cubs to attend the memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk last year, is slated to speak at an event hosted by Kirk's organization in December.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Cubs’ Matt Shaw among featured speakers at conservative political event later this year
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86
Nobody embodied Chicago Bears football more than Mike Ditka, who became the face of the franchise as both a Hall of Fame tight end and a Super Bowl-winning coach.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86
WRMJ Week 8 TRAC Football Preview & Predictions With View From The West
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October 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
WRMJ Week 8 TRAC Football Preview & Predictions With View From The West
United Looks for Third Straight Win, Monmouth-Roseville Plays for Share of Conference Title in Week 8
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October 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
United Looks for Third Straight Win, Monmouth-Roseville Plays for Share of Conference Title in Week 8
The GOAT to appear before NU game at Ryan
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October 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The GOAT to appear before NU game at Ryan
MLB proposes shortened 154-game regular season, expanded division series in latest labor talks
MLB proposes shortened 154-game regular season, expanded division series in latest labor talks
Major League Baseball has proposed reducing the regular season from 162 games to 154 beginning in 2029 while expanding the Division Series from best-of-five to best-of-seven as part of its latest collective...
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October 9, 2026 at 11:47 AM
MLB proposes shortened 154-game regular season, expanded division series in latest labor talks
FanDuel Brings Back 50-Cent Betting Fee in Illinois - Deadspin
FanDuel Brings Back 50-Cent Betting Fee in Illinois
FanDuel has reinstated its 50-cent fee on qualifying Illinois sports bets, with smaller wagers facing the biggest impact....
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October 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
FanDuel Brings Back 50-Cent Betting Fee in Illinois - Deadspin
Winners, losers as Buccaneers stun Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday Night Football
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October 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Winners, losers as Buccaneers stun Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday Night Football
White Sox headed to Cleveland for Game 5 after Grant Taylor, pitching staff routed in 9-5 loss
White Sox headed to Cleveland for Game 5 after Grant Taylor, pitching staff routed in 9-5 loss
Taylor faced six hitters and retired none in a decisive six-run Guardians sixth, while Sox pitching issued seven walks in second-straight home playoff loss.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM
White Sox headed to Cleveland for Game 5 after Grant Taylor, pitching staff routed in 9-5 loss
Bo Horvat scores twice as Islanders beat Blackhawks 4-1
Bo Horvat scores twice as Islanders beat Blackhawks 4-1
Bo Horvat scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night.
www.cbsnews.com
October 9, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Bo Horvat scores twice as Islanders beat Blackhawks 4-1
Lawmakers Interrogate Amtrak, Ishbia Over White Sox Project - The Real Deal
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October 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Lawmakers Interrogate Amtrak, Ishbia Over White Sox Project - The Real Deal
Who threw out the first pitch at the White Sox vs. Guardians ALDS Game 4?
www.nbcchicago.com
October 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Who threw out the first pitch at the White Sox vs. Guardians ALDS Game 4?
Illinois taking a cautious approach with David Mirković’s recovery — but expects big things when he returns
Illinois taking a cautious approach with David Mirković’s recovery — but expects big things when he returns
Illinois is being intentional about the recovery from foot surgery of David Mirković, who’s expected to be the centerpiece of their bid to return to the Final Four.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 9, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Illinois taking a cautious approach with David Mirković’s recovery — but expects big things when he returns
Aces star A'ja Wilson wins third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
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October 8, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Aces star A'ja Wilson wins third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
Play It Again Sports Roundup - Tuesday, Oct. 6-Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Play It Again Sports Roundup - Tuesday, Oct. 6-Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Jersey, Edwardsville, Collinsville and area teams report volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis results from Oct. 7, including Dig Pink’s nearly $15,000 fundraiser.
www.riverbender.com
October 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Play It Again Sports Roundup - Tuesday, Oct. 6-Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Belleville East Head Coach Praises His Players' Determination Despite Tough Finale
Belleville East Head Coach Praises His Players' Determination Despite Tough Finale
Belleville East coach Doug Zerjal reflects on a 9-8 season, four ACL injuries, a regional win over East St. Louis and the loss to Edwardsville.
www.riverbender.com
October 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Belleville East Head Coach Praises His Players' Determination Despite Tough Finale
Joliet Slammers Part Ways With Manager Mike Pinto, Who Collected 900th Career Win During 2025 Season
Joliet Slammers Part Ways With Manager Mike Pinto, Who Collected 900th Career Win During 2025 Season
With Pinto's steady leadership and proven ability to develop talent, the Slammers said they were well-positioned to build sustained success.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Joliet Slammers Part Ways With Manager Mike Pinto, Who Collected 900th Career Win During 2025 Season
Premier League Matchweek 6 schedule, how to watch: Liverpool hosts Man City
www.nbcchicago.com
October 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Premier League Matchweek 6 schedule, how to watch: Liverpool hosts Man City
Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdict in first public comments
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October 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdict in first public comments
Week 8 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll
Week 8 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll
State rankings are presented by Boswell Construction; call or text 309-574-0023. Illinois Media, formerly the Associated Press (AP), released its state ranki
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October 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Week 8 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll
Play It Again Sports Roundup - Monday, Oct. 5-Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
Play It Again Sports Roundup - Monday, Oct. 5-Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
Edwardsville shares the Southwestern Conference soccer title as Riverbend-area teams compete in boys soccer and girls volleyball on Oct. 5–6, 2026.
www.riverbender.com
October 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Play It Again Sports Roundup - Monday, Oct. 5-Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026