Chicago State University hires Bobby Rome II as school's first football coach
It's a daunting task to build a team from the ground up, but Rome said he's up for the challenge.
4 young golfers from Illinois headed to Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
The youngsters each advanced through three stages of qualifiers, earning invitations to play at Augusta National.
Loyola Ramblers didn't make NCAA Tournament, but are geared up for NIT quarterfinals
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Visually impaired teen setting his sights on success in the boxing ring
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Basketball team at Saint Patrick High is headed to state tourney for first time
Saint Patrick in Portage Park are off to the tournament after beatin Mount Carmel High School in supersectionals.
Northwestern Wildcats battle way to Big Ten Tourney despite challenges
Somehow, Wildcats workhorse Nick Martinelli was not selected First Team All-League in postseason awards Tuesday.
Aurora University wrestler Lexi Janiak wins national championship
The Plainfield South graduate captured the 131 pound national championship this weekend.
Coach Shane Davis is back with high expectations for Loyola men's volleyball team
Davis got back into collegiate coaching to lead his alma mater for the second time.
Record-setting UChicago swimmer credits late friend with making her stronger
Olivo has made an impact in the pool while dealing with the loss of her friend, Megan Sporny, who died of cancer.
Bolingbrook High School boys' basketball team has been living up to all expectations
One player, Davion Thompson, is also exceeding them as a sophomore — making program history with a career milestone most reach later on.
Wolves lose to Cleveland Monsters, drop fourth in a row
Josiah Slavin and Skyler Brind'Amour both scored goals, but that was not enough for the Wolves.
UIC Flames off to hot start under first-year head coach Rob Ehsan
The Flames' up-tempo style offense shined in their most recent win in Peoria, rallying from 13 down to blow out first-place Bradley.
Northwestern basketball star Brooks Barnhizer pushes forward after losing teeth in practice
Barnhizer and his teeth are locked in as he tries to help the Wildcats make a third straight NCAA Tourney appearance.
Jason Heyward Baseball Academy helping young athletes showcase their talent
At a Martin Luther King Day showcase, 15 athletes from Chicago Public Schools were able to put their talents on tape to use for college application videos.
SoxFest back for first time since 2020 as White Sox seek to climb out of the MLB cellar
Fans got a chance to meet current players and top prospects who are eager to compete to be a part of a team that can start to make change in the form of more wins under first-year manager Will Venable.