Football

Illinois IHSA football is expanding playoffs to 384 teams in 2026 with earlier starts, bigger classes, and schedule changes statewide.

Soldier Field prepares for extreme cold as the Illinois Bears add warming centers for fans. Cold weather, Bears game, Illinois.

Byron’s Caden Considine earns SI Athlete of the Week following a historic Illinois 3A title win. Records, voting, Illinois football.

It's as much of a tradition as turkey on Thanksgiving Day, but why do we watch football after eating a hearty meal?

Caleb Williams and rookie Colston Loveland led the Chicago Bears to a stunning 47-42 comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals, keeping playoff hopes alive and fans buzzing.

A rare Rockford football video from the late ’80s-’90s has resurfaced with epic music, vintage uniforms, and pure nostalgia.

High school football returns to Illinois with Friday night lights, marching bands, and the unmistakable signs that game time is here.

Picture this: Black Friday afternoon, the Bears going head-to-head with the Super Bowl champs. It’s going to be a wild ride!

As the Bears gear up for 2025, fans are cautiously sipping the Kool-Aid. It’s a fresh season, but will it bring fresh wins?

A little "I didn't know that was a thing" as the Chicago Bears select nine high school football players in Illinois and honor them as one of their "all-stars."