By Matt Carlson Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks got off to a fast start and then leaned on Corey Crawford to pull out a sorely needed win. Jonathan Toews and Brandon Saad scored first-period goals, Crawford…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Khalil Mack had a sack and fumble recovery, Eddie Jackson returned an interception for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears tightened their grip on the NFC North with a 25-20 victory over…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor The last time the Bears played in a home Sunday Night Football game, Jay Cutler was the starting quarterback, with hopes of being unlocked under his third offensive coordinator in four seasons in Mike…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky locked in right from the start, whether he was firing downfield or making the right read underneath the defense. It added up to one of his best performances as a…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - In a somewhat surprising move for fans, the Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Joel Quenneville Tuesday and replaced him with Rockford IceHogs coach Jeremy Colliton. The move may have been inevitable…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor For all of the shining energy at Halas Hall these days, there's one topic that's taboo to Matt Nagy's Bears. For all the optimism, talent, and team chemistry galore, there's something the Bears themselves…

Staff Report CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have relieved Joel Quenneville of his coaching duties and have named Jeremy Colliton the 38th head coach in franchise history. In addition, the Blackhawks have named Barry Smith an…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are about to find out just where they stand. The NFC North leaders are staring at three straight division games after playing four in a row against the…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKTON - The dream of winning a state championship was dashed for previously unbeaten Hononegah as the Indians were shocked by Wheaton Warrenville South 20-17 in the second round of the IHSA Class 7A football…

By John Wawrow AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Howard scored two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears' defense had two others in a 41-9 win over the Bills in what proved to be another comedy of errors for Buffalo and its…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The IceHogs today announced they have recalled defensemen Josh McArdle and Neil Manning from their ECHL affiliate, the Indy Fuel. Manning, 27, has logged six points (2g, 4a) in nine games with the Fuel in…

ROCKFORD - Despite a season-high mark of 41 saves from Collin Delia, the Iowa Wild escaped with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Harris Bank Center Saturday. The 24-year-old Rockford netminder is now unbeaten…

Staff Report MILWAUKEE - Darren Raddysh scored the game’s final two goals to propel the Rockford IceHogs to a 3-2 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Friday. With the IceHogs entering the…

Staff Report AKRON, Ohio - The Northern Illinois University Huskies got big plays on offense, defense and special teams to post its fifth straight win, 36-26, over Akron, and in the process became bowl eligible for the 10th time in the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD – Fred VanVleet is throwing his considerable influence behind the RPS 205 Tip-Off Classic. VanVleet, an Auburn graduate who now is a backup point guard for the Toronto Raptors, is forming a nonprofit…