Author: Voxtrend News
Chicago Bears fans knew the feeling. They felt it all of last year. The Raiders lined up to attempt a field goal with 38 seconds left. After storming back to take a late lead, the Bears were on the cusp of stealing a defeat from the jaws of victory. If the collapse vs. Minnesota in Week 1 was all too familiar, losing in the final seconds might’ve felt as routine as a morning coffee. What happened next was different. Defensive back Josh Blackwell blocked the game-winning field goal attempt. Is that allowed? Are the Chicago Bears allowed to deal the…
32nd Annual Barkapalooza The 32nd annual Barkapalooza fundraiser supporting West Suburban Humane Society told a tale of two former shelter dogs. LISLE, Ill. – On Sunday, pet owners came out to Lisle Community Park to raise money for West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove. A foster dog and a former foster, now a full-fledged member of the family, take the spotlight thanks to the no-kill shelter. What we know: Far from your typical shelter dog, Belle was re-directed from the kennels at West Suburban in favor of a foster family due to a wide range of health issues. “She…
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and motorcycle caused serious injuries on Sunday, according to Libertyville police. What we know: Around 5:44 p.m., police responded to a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle in the 1300 block of N. Milwaukee Ave. The investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling north in the curbside lane of North Milwaukee Avenue when it crashed into an SUV that was exiting a McDonald’s restaurant. The motorcyclist was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The occupants of the SUV were unharmed. Milwaukee Avenue…
Still, ugly or not, the Chicago Bears are 2-2 in the 2025 season after a win over Las Vegas where there was sloppy football all around. Yet, the Bears were the team that made the one play to seal the win as defensive back Josh Blackwell blocked a game-winning field goal attempt. Here’s what we took away from the Bears’ 25-24 win over the Raiders, giving Ben Johnson his first winning streak as the Bears’ head coach. The Bears have a coach that’s willing to do anything The Bears ran their own version of the Stumble Bum play. Remember, the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chicago businessman Willie Wilson will testify on Tuesday morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding crime in the city and why the National Guard should come to Chicago. What we know: In a press release, Wilson stated that Chicago has a “public safety crisis.” Wilson blamed democratic leaders for failing to protect Chicago residents from crime. Wilson claimed, “There are more people dying on the streets of Chicago than those killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,” continuing that between 2017 and 2024, Chicago averaged 652 homicides per year. Wilson claimed that Austin, Garfield Park, and Lawndale…
Here’s how we graded the Bears in their nail-biter against the Las Vegas Raiders. Bears special teams When it mattered most, the Bears counted on their special teams. Four made field goals and a block to win it. An unbelievable way to win a game. Grade: A Bears offense There were times when the Bears’ offense moved the ball. They kept Caleb Williams clean and they scored points. There were also times when self-inflicted wounds limited the Bears in key moments. In the third quarter, a third-down snap was low and away from Caleb Williams. That meant a loss of…
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 28: Chicago White Sox right fielder Dominic Fletcher (5) bats during the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals on September 28, 2025 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Ico (Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) – Shane Smith took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Brooks Baldwin homered and drove in three, and the Chicago White Sox limited the Washington Nationals to one hit in a 8-0 rout on Sunday in the season finale for both last-place teams. Miguel Vargas and Dominic Fletcher also homered for…
CHICAGO – Summer continues! Temperatures soared into the 80s for most inland locations and into the upper 70s closer to the lake. Tonight will be clear and quiet with lows in the mid 50 for most suburbs, low 60s in Chicago. The heat continues into the workweek with Monday temperatures climbing into the mid 80s! Plan for sunny skies all day tomorrow. Tuesday looks beautiful, just a few degrees cooler than Monday. Highs will be near 80 under mostly sunny skies. A few more clouds will roll in on Wednesday, holding temperatures into the upper 70s for highs. This is…
EVANSTON, Ill. – Some Northwestern University students were not allowed to enroll for classes in the fall quarter for refusing or challenging training meant to combat antisemitism that they claimed was “offensive” and “unscholarly.” In an open letter to university administrators, more than 200 current students and graduate workers, alumni, staff, faculty, and parents, claimed that training videos on antisemitism and “anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian biases” would actually reinforce discriminatory bias. The university’s administration said the students received reminders of the required training for several months before their registration was withheld. Student claims What we know: The letter detailed specific…
BROADVIEW, Ill. – The Broadview Police Department has opened a criminal investigation after a CBS Chicago reporter’s car was allegedly fired at by ICE agents with chemical munition on Sunday. The reporter said the incident was unprovoked, and no protesters were around. What we know: According to police, a CBS Chicago news reporter’s vehicle was fired at with chemical munition from the direction of the Braodview ICE facility on Sunday. The police said the attack was unprovoked and the victim declined medical attention after the incident. In a statement, Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said, “The Broadview Police Department…