Roman Josi scores as Predators beat skidding Blackhawks 4-2

Roman Josi had a goal and an assist, and the Predators handed Chicago its eighth straight loss with a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks.

Ayo Dosunmu beats buzzer, Bulls beat Hawks 110-108

Ayo Dosunmu banked in a putback jumper as time expired and the Chicago Bulls rallied after blowing an 18-point lead to win their second straight game, 110-108 over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal

Growing up in Georgia, Dansby Swanson used to go over to his grandfather’s house right after school. He would barge in and ask Herb Swanson to hit him some grounders.

Bears not necessarily scheming for Fields to break record

Fields has 1,000 yards and needs 207 over the final three weeks, an average of 69 per game. His average thus far: 77 yards per game.

Suspicious package causes brief lockdown at Bears' facility

The Chicago Bears’ practice facility was briefly on lockdown Wednesday because of a suspicious package.

Northwestern wins by 38 again, this time smashing UIC

Chase Audige scored 19 points and reserve Brooks Barnhizer scored 18 and Northwestern beat UIC 92-54 on Tuesday night.

Bellinger looking forward to fresh start after joining Cubs

Cody Bellinger is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Cubs and showing he can again be a productive hitter.

Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103

Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls stopped a four-game slide by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 113-103 on Tuesday night.

Bears’ Jenkins may practice this week after neck injury

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins might practice this week after being carted from the field with a neck injury.

Illini head coach Bret Bielema signs new 6-year contract

University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema signed a new six-year contract Thursday after leading the Illini to an 8-4 regular season.

Kasubke scores 14, Illinois State beats Chicago State 66-52

Luke Kasubke scored 14 points off the bench to help Illinois State defeat Chicago State 66-52 on Monday night.

QB rushing mark in sight for Bears' Fields with 3 games left

Justin Fields insisted he doesn’t plan to make 1,000-yard rushing seasons a regular occurrence. The single-season record for a quarterback is in sight, and he’ll gladly take it if he can get it.

Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million.

Bears' Jenkins out of hospital after injuring neck in game

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day after he was carted from the field with a neck injury during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Panarin leads surging Rangers to 7-1 win over Blackhawks

Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-1 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.