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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in 2027
For the third straight year, the Savannah Bananas will be bringing 'Banana Ball' to Chicago, and next year, they'll be going bigger than ever. During the team's selection show in Georgia on Thursday, it was revealed the Bananas will be taking on the Party Animals, but after ...
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Caleb Williams leads Bears by Falcons in return from injury
Caleb Williams put his right hand underneath his ear as he skipped off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a motion to encourage the raucous crowd of Chicago Bears fans on hand to get even louder. Williams let out a guttural "Let's go!" and threw his right fist in ...
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Chicago could see a milder, less snowy winter, NOAA outlook says
A warmer-than-normal winter could be ahead for Chicago, but forecasters say snow and Arctic cold are still possible. NOAA's winter outlook favors above-average temperatures across the Great Lakes, including the Chicago area. A very strong El Niño is expected to influe...
Oct 16, 2026
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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in 2027
For the third straight year, the Savannah Bananas will be bringing 'Banana Ball' to Chicago, and next year, they'll be going bigger than ever. During the team's selection show in Georgia on Thursday, it was revealed the Bananas will be taking on the Party Animals, but after ...
6h ago
Caleb Williams leads Bears by Falcons in return from injury
Caleb Williams put his right hand underneath his ear as he skipped off the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a motion to encourage the raucous crowd of Chicago Bears fans on hand to get even louder. Williams let out a guttural "Let's go!" and threw his right fist in ...
6h ago
Chicago could see a milder, less snowy winter, NOAA outlook says
A warmer-than-normal winter could be ahead for Chicago, but forecasters say snow and Arctic cold are still possible. NOAA's winter outlook favors above-average temperatures across the Great Lakes, including the Chicago area. A very strong El Niño is expected to influe...
Oct 16, 2026
Pritzker expresses confidence Bears' stadium will be built in Illinois
While the Chicago Bears have said their stadium efforts are being focused on Indiana, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he's growing more confident the team will be staying in the Land of Lincoln. What's more, the governor said that a bill being discussed among lawmakers in Spr...
Oct 16, 2026
ICC Approves Reduced Nicor Rate Hike
(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois Commerce Commission Thursday approved a settlement striking $139.2 million from Nicor's rate request for natural gas delivery services. The decision accepts the settlement agreement reached by all parties to reduce Nicor's initial $221 million reque...
Oct 16, 2026
Aldi unveils Thanksgiving deal designed to feed 10 for less than $39
Thanksgiving is a little more than a month away, but discount grocer Aldi is already preparing for the season, unveiling its holiday meal - at a price cheaper than last year's. According to Aldi, you can shop a full Thanksgiving meal, serving 10 people, for "under $39,&...
Oct 15, 2026
