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Bulls guard Coby White brings the ball upcourt against the Hornets on Dec. 13, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Chicago Bulls trade talk: Is it time to move Coby White? Is there still a market for Nikola Vučević?

With seven expiring contracts on the books, there’s plenty for the Chicago Bulls' Artūras Karnišovas to work with as the Feb. 5 trade deadline nears.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams waits in the tunnel before a game against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including why Caleb Williams is OK with being a little ‘arrogant’

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates catching a touchdown pass over Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit in the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Why the Chicago Bears will make a playoff run — and why they won’t: 5 pressing questions for Week 16

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith, left, blocks the shot of Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson, right, in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Chicago basketball report: Angel Reese on ‘young and turnt’ Team USA — and Bulls’ numbers tell a bleak story

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz (18) and Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Wyatt Kaiser (44) vie for control of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs score 3 goals in the 3rd period to rally past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

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Chicago Bears

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright celebrates the win over the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears offensive line and CB Nahshon Wright see strong support in Pro Bowl fan voting

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright has gone from training camp underdog to one of the top Pro Bowl vote-getters.

Chicago Bulls

The Pelicans' Zion Williamson, right, battles the Bulls' Zach Collins for the ball during the first half Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at United Center. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ latest loss, including dueling bigs and a quiet night from Matas Buzelis

It’s hard to win a basketball game when the ball isn’t falling through the net. That was clear for the Chicago Bulls in Sunday’s 114-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard takes a shot in the third period against the Wild on Nov. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Connor Bedard will be out until January after Chicago Blackhawks place him on injured reserve

The Chicago Blackhawks placed star center Connor Bedard on injured reserve and will reevaluate his upper-body injury in January.

College Sports

Nebraska’s Jamarques Lawrence drives to the basket as Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic defends on Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

No. 15 Nebraska is rolling with its best-ever start. Now it must build for Big Ten play ahead.

Fred Hoiberg has his Nebraska team off to its best start in program history, owning the nation’s longest winning streak and armed with its best AP Top 25 ranking in more than three decades.

Chicago Cubs

Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks to the mound to make a pitching change during Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Brewers on Oct. 9, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

What we heard from Chicago Cubs at winter meetings, including bullpen focus and praise for Moisés Ballesteros

Building the bullpen is expected to be an endeavor that tests the Chicago Cubs' ability to find relievers through different avenues, given how many arms they need.

Chicago White Sox

White Sox general manager Chris Getz talks to reporters before a game against the Royals on June 6, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

3 Chicago White Sox takeaways from winter meetings, including adding 2 pitchers and losing 1 in Rule 5 draft

Takeaways from the final day of the winter meetings included the Chicago White Sox selecting pitchers Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto in the Rule 5 draft.

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese practices during Team USA training camp at Duke University on Dec. 12, 2025, in Durham, N.C. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Angel Reese will return to the Chicago Sky in 2026 as both sides focus on ‘building that relationship’

Forward Angel Reese said Friday that she plans to return to the Chicago Sky for the 2026 season and is building a relationship with coach Tyler Marsh and GM Jeff Pagliocca.

High School Sports

Lincoln-Way East’s Kaitlyn Dykstra (1) battles for the ball with Lincoln-Way Central’s Brooke Katzmann (12) during a South West Suburban Conference game in New Lenox on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown)

Good looks are a key for Lincoln-Way East’s Kaitlyn Dykstra. Especially from her brother. ‘Always pushing me.’

Kaitlyn Dykstra scores 13 points to lead Lincoln-Way East to a 48-36 win over district rival Lincoln-Way Central.

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