Jacob Bartelson

The Bears pulled out a win over the Arizona Cardinals on Christmas Eve at Soldier Field. Did it mean anything in the long run? Here are the five big takeaways from Sunday's win.

The Arizona Cardinals clawed within eight points in the fourth quarter, but the defense came through with a strong finish in the Bears’ win 27-16 win on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here’s what you need to know:

Between undefeated individual wrestling seasons, consecutive state titles in volleyball and more, there was no shortage of triumphs throughout the 2023 athletics calendar in Kane County. Here's at least five of the top overall stories in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Leah Palmer pours in 23 points, and Keira McCann making difference in complimentary role for Geneva in the Vikings' 54-41 win over Wheaton North on Friday.

Palmer, the Geneva senior scored 31 points and 11 rebounds in a 52-44 win over Batavia last Friday. Palmer was chosen by voters. Chronicle sports reporter Jacob Bartelson caught up with Palmer to discuss her season, teammates and more.

Boe, the Batavia senior, recently de-committed from North Dakota State University. Now, he gets to stay local and compete in the Big 10 with a program that is rebuilding its football program and culture.

The Bears couldn’t hold a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and Justin Fields’ Hail Mary attempt to Darnell Mooney popped free for the game-ending interception in a 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know:

Palmer, the Geneva senior, scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds in their 52-44 victory over Batavia on Friday.

Porter, the Batavia senior, scored 18 points in the Bulldogs' 50-30 win over Geneva on Friday.

St. Francis built a 19-point, third-quarter lead. Kaneland shaved it to four late in the fourth quarter, but the Spartans held on for their eighth win of the season on Thursday.

Abalos had a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to lift Batavia to a 44-41 win over Wheaton North on Dec. 9. Abalos was selected Athlete of the Week by readers in an online vote. Chronicle sports reporter Jacob Bartelson caught up with Abalos to discuss his season and more.

Corrine Reed scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds in a 43-36 win over West Aurora on Wednesday.

Addie Prewitt and Addie Lowe are bringing defense, energy and selfless play for Batavia while St. Charles East senior Lexi DiOrio provides perspective on their hot start to the season in Jake Bartelson's Kane County girls basketball notes.

Here are the five big takeaways from the Bears' win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. It includes thoughts on the Bears' takeaways, Jaquan Brisker's play, the latest on Justin Fields and more.

The Bears built a 15-point fourth-quarter lead and the defense shut out the Lions in the second half in a 28-13 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: