AI meets March Madness as new tool aims to improve bracket picks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Sheldon Jacobson explains how artificial intelligence can analyze probabilities and help fans make smarter bracket decisions in one of sports’ most unpredictable tournaments.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Sheldon Jacobson explains how artificial intelligence can analyze probabilities and help fans make smarter bracket decisions in one of sports’ most unpredictable tournaments.
Illinois lawmakers revisit stadium bill as Bears weigh Arlington Heights vs. Indiana move
State leaders resume debate on legislation that could shape a new Chicago Bears stadium deal in Arlington Heights, as experts weigh whether it’s enough to keep the team from relocating to Indiana while also discussing new White Sox development plans.
State leaders resume debate on legislation that could shape a new Chicago Bears stadium deal in Arlington Heights, as experts weigh whether it’s enough to keep the team from relocating to Indiana while also discussing new White Sox development plans.
Chicago Bears bring back suburban native at LB, add defensive line depth
The Chicago Bears have added more defensive depth in the third week of free agency, bringing back a linebacker who's familiar to Bears fans and to northern suburban football fans.
The Chicago Bears have added more defensive depth in the third week of free agency, bringing back a linebacker who's familiar to Bears fans and to northern suburban football fans.
A Chicago mashup, a hot dog for Murakami: White Sox unveil 2026 ballpark food menu
As the Chicago White Sox head into a new season with renewed on-field hope, they’re also unveiling an array of creative and locally inspired concession foods to excite fans at Rate Field.
As the Chicago White Sox head into a new season with renewed on-field hope, they’re also unveiling an array of creative and locally inspired concession foods to excite fans at Rate Field.
Are the Illini primed to make a run in March Madness? | Chicago Sports Tonight
Cassie Carlson checks in with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner ahead of Illinois' first round game against Penn in the NCAA Tournament. How will freshman Keaton Wagler handle the pressure in March and can Brad Underwood's Illini advance past Houston in the Sweet 16
Cassie Carlson checks in with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner ahead of Illinois' first round game against Penn in the NCAA Tournament. How will freshman Keaton Wagler handle the pressure in March and can Brad Underwood's Illini advance past Houston in the Sweet 16
Penn players represent Chicago as they prepare to take on Illini | Chicago Sports Tonight
Cassie Carlson catches up with Penn Basketball's AJ Levine and Dalton Scantlebury. Two Penn players from the Chicagoland area who are feeling confident ahead of their first-round matchup against Illinois.
Cassie Carlson catches up with Penn Basketball's AJ Levine and Dalton Scantlebury. Two Penn players from the Chicagoland area who are feeling confident ahead of their first-round matchup against Illinois.
$1B prize offered for nearly impossible perfect bracket | ChicagoLIVE
A new bracket challenge is offering $1B for a perfect March Madness bracket — and it’s free to enter.
A new bracket challenge is offering $1B for a perfect March Madness bracket — and it’s free to enter.
Key takeaways from Marcus Freeman as Notre Dame football opens its spring practices
Here are some takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference to officially open Notre Dame's spring practices.
Here are some takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference to officially open Notre Dame's spring practices.
Future White Sox owner Justin Ishbia to buy South Loop rail yard for potential stadium
The Chicago White Sox will reportedly have a new plot of land where its new ownership could be eying a new stadium.
The Chicago White Sox will reportedly have a new plot of land where its new ownership could be eying a new stadium.
Why the Illini's lack of identity is their biggest obstacle | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fox Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Mike explained why a lack of identity is the Illini's biggest obstacle, which teams he believes are dark horses to reach the Sweet 16 and if the NIL era will prevent massive upsets in the NCAA Tournament.
Fox Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Mike explained why a lack of identity is the Illini's biggest obstacle, which teams he believes are dark horses to reach the Sweet 16 and if the NIL era will prevent massive upsets in the NCAA Tournament.
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.
The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.
Arlington Heights makes late push to land Chicago Bears as deadline looms
Mayor Jim Tinaglia says time is running out for lawmakers to act as Arlington Heights intensifies efforts to secure a Bears stadium deal and keep the team in Illinois.
Mayor Jim Tinaglia says time is running out for lawmakers to act as Arlington Heights intensifies efforts to secure a Bears stadium deal and keep the team in Illinois.
USA falls to Venezuela in 2026 World Baseball Classic final
Team USA fell to Venezuela in the 2026 WBC championship game.
Team USA fell to Venezuela in the 2026 WBC championship game.
Bears reset secondary, Vikings add QB and Maxx Crosby to NFC North? | | 1st & North
On this episode of “1st & North,” a new QB in Minnesota means the NFC North now has three former No. 1 picks under center. The Bears scrap their secondary, and the league may be saying it was a good idea. Plus, could the name “Lambeau Field” be a thing of the past, and how does Pacheco fit into the Lions backfield?
On this episode of “1st & North,” a new QB in Minnesota means the NFC North now has three former No. 1 picks under center. The Bears scrap their secondary, and the league may be saying it was a good idea. Plus, could the name “Lambeau Field” be a thing of the past, and how does Pacheco fit into the Lions backfield?
March Madness: Why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four
Here are reasons why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Here are reasons why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four in Indianapolis.
White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil set for Tommy John surgery after leaving spring start
The Chicago White Sox will be without a right-handed pitcher who was competing to be a part of their starting rotation in the 2026 season.
The Chicago White Sox will be without a right-handed pitcher who was competing to be a part of their starting rotation in the 2026 season.
Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway arrested on marijuana charge days before NCAA Tourney
Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.
Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.
Joy, Braden Smith, Olivier Rioux & what I want to see in March Madness | Telander
Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.
Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.
NIU hires Northern Michigan's Matt Majkrzak as next basketball coach
Northern Illinois has hired Matt Majkrzak, who has thrived at the Division II level, as its next head men's basketball coach as the program enters a new era.
Northern Illinois has hired Matt Majkrzak, who has thrived at the Division II level, as its next head men's basketball coach as the program enters a new era.