The NFL announced Monday that the Chicago Bears will hold a second joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on August 27. The league also announced when the Bears would open training camp at Halas Hall.

Shaw Local is counting down the top-five Chicago Bears players who will have something to prove in 2026. Here's a look at No. 5 on the list, slot cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher believes the team will ultimately build a new stadium in Illinois. Urlacher made the comments during a podcast hosted by Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin, of Barrington Hills

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal SNAP overhaul is expected to affect 360,000 Illinoisans. Farmers and food advocates warn the ripple effects could threaten small farms and local food access

From Capitol News Illinois: The former president spoke to thousands gathered in Chicago’s Jackson Park to watch onscreen nearby and to hundreds of invited guests on the campus of his new center

As interest in data center development continues to grow nationwide, the Lake County Board on June 9 adopted a resolution to initiate a public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Lake County.

The Lake County PrideFest will take place June 20 at the Round Lake Beach Civic Center. Activities will run from noon to 8 p.m.

Six Flags Great America is set to launch its highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Celebration beginning June 20 through Aug. 9, bringing guests a summer filled with new entertainment, limited‑time flavors, and immersive experiences honoring five decades of thrills.

A female bicyclist who was struck and killed by a Metra train has been identified, authorities said.

Save-A-Pet is thrilled to announce its ninth annual Furry Friends 5K and 1-Mile Six-Legged Fun Walk, taking place on Saturday, June 27, at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville.

Camp Read-a-Lot, Lake Villa District Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, is open to readers of all ages. The challenge is simple: set aside time each day to read for chances to win great prizes.

Deer Park Town Center has announced its lineup of free, family-friendly events taking place from June through August.

This summer, Gurnee Park District will host its free Sounds of Summer concert series at Viking Park, along with one special performance at Hunt Club Park.

Join the Kirk Players at West Oak Middle School for two performances of "All in the Timing" on June 20-21 and three performances on June 26-28.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a Juneteenth Grocery Giveaway for veterans on June 19.

From Capitol News Illinois: The now-cleared “Broadview Six” protesters are asking a federal judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate government lawyers involved in the case, which imploded in dramatic fashion last month

From Capitol News Illinois: Data centers, labor and environmental stakeholders say they’re ready to meet at the negotiating table as soon as possible because uncertainty is holding communities and projects in limbo

From Capitol News Illinois: Disability advocates and patients filed federal lawsuits last week in Illinois and other states seeking to block laws allowing medical aid in dying

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2027 budget, which totals $55.9 billion, making it the largest in state history — though he had to once again issue a clean-up veto aimed at addressing drafting errors

A man held in Lake County jail the last two years on allegations he sexually assaulted a child from 2015 until 2024 is now in custody of the McHenry County and facing additional felonies involving the same child, court records show.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal appeals court released its opinion Monday that former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and former lobbyist Michael McClain could be retried on charges related to bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan

After a breakout season last year, the Chicago Bears offensive line will try to be one of the best in the NFL for a second straight year. Can they do it? Here are a few interesting tidbits we learned about the unit this spring.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Soybean Association estimates the new policy could expand biodiesel demand to about 255 million gallons, up from 165 million gallons when state law set the threshold at 11%

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill that would address concerns from service providers that contract with the state

The Chicago Bears ended their offseason program last week with the end of a three-day mandatory minicamp. Here are four questions the Bears still need to answer after their offseason program.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal jury this week found a southern Illinois man guilty of five gun-related charges tied to what prosecutors described as a small-scale gun manufacturing operation run from his southern Illinois home that included guns made with a 3D printer.

From Capitol News Illinois: Small volunteer groups that provide food assistance to Illinoisans in need could be eligible for a new round of grant money under a program announced this week.

From Capitol News Illinois: After months of negotiations in the spring legislative session resulted in no final action on Gov. JB Pritzker’s flagship housing proposal, housing advocates are celebrating a few legislative victories – and holding onto hopes for future negotiations.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education formally adopted a plan Wednesday aimed at improving math instruction and boosting student math scores throughout the state.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinoisans now will have access to a large collection of high-quality digital information and educational resources for free by going to their local library or the Illinois State Library’s website.

A Richmond man admitted Friday to unlawfully possessing a machine gun and was sentenced to six years in prison after authorities said he possessed an "arsenal" of weapons that were illegal because of a past felony convcition.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to consider access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare before placing foster children out of state passed the legislature during the last week of session.

The sky turned an eerie blend of orange, pink and red tones after Thursday's storms. Why was that?

The inaugural event will give audiences the chance to celebrate Hallmark movie magic for an evening with the stars that’s unscripted and entirely in the moment.

The Chicago Bears offense was confident about the next step it can take next year during the last month's offseason workout program. Here's why there's confidence at the end of minicamp.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams no longer felt like he was drowning at the end of mandatory minicamp Thursday. Williams and the offense looked comfortable heading into training camp next month. Plus more notes from the final day of minicamp.

City of Hope Chicago's Dr. Tulio Rodriguez makes the case for becoming a bone marrow donor.

The Village of Antioch has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.

Youth from across Lake County will showcase a year of hands‑on learning at the 2026 Lake County 4‑H Fair, held July 29–Aug. 2 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

The Lake County Forest Preserves is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a yearlong series of a yearlong series of museum exhibitions, education programs, guided walks, outdoor experiences and online resources that connect national history to Lake County.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in May 2026.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in a Memorial Day traffic safety campaign.

Lake County is seeking residents to serve on the County’s Independent Ethics Commission.

Dan Swanson, chairman of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee will present resolutions from the House honoring American veterans who defended freedom in the U.S. at a luncheon June 13 at the American Legion in Lake Zurich.

After a rollercoaster season, Chicago Bears Braxton Jones has regained trust in himself as he competes for the starting left tackle spot this offseason. Plus more notes from the second day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk will officially remove an estimated 10,000 people from the state’s Medicaid program, leaving them without any form of health coverage.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said his office was underfunded by $10 million in the latest budget, and that could make it more difficult to fight legal battles against the Trump administration.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge on Tuesday OK’d the release of highly anticipated and extremely rare transcripts from a trio of grand jury sessions in October, showing alleged prosecutorial misconduct by assistant U.S. attorneys.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, plans to file an amended megaprojects bill that would create new requirements that were not included in the original plan passed by the House. Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s open to a special session on the issue