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Illinois Sports Coverage

Stories, galleries and the credentialed photographers covering high school, college and pro sport across Illinois.

Stories: 11
Galleries: 7
Photos: 211
Photographers: 4

Illinois

Coverage

Football

Chicago Bears Are Officially Top of the NFC. Literally.

The Chicago Bears are officially on top of the NFC with an 11–4 record and momentum on their side. With playoff positioning, home-field advantage, and a statement game against the 49ers on deck, Chicago has a chance to prove this run is no fluke. This team isn’t just winning they’re setting a new standard.

Tyrone West 7 months ago

Soccer

Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC — Midgame Report

Chicago Fire and NYCFC are deadlocked 1–1 at halftime at Soldier Field after an early strike by Philip Zinckernagel. The Fire started strong, but NYCFC came back to level just before the break, setting up a tense second half.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Soccer

Chicago Fire Starting XI vs. New York City FC

The Fire returned to Soldier Field on Saturday night for a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup against New York City FC. With playoff positioning on the line, Chicago’s XI featured a balance of familiar faces, milestone appearances, and one highly anticipated debut.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Pro

Brooklyn Blaze Defeat Palm Beach Passion in Straight Sets, Secure AVP Women’s Championship

The Brooklyn Blaze stormed through the 2025 AVP Women’s Championship, defeating Palm Beach Passion 15-10 in both sets.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Pro

LA Launch Advance to AVP Men’s Championship Final After Three-Set Thriller

LA Launch outlasted Dallas Dream in a three-set battle to earn their spot in the AVP Men’s Championship Final.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Pro

AVP Chicago Women’s Semifinal 2: Brooklyn Blaze Punch Ticket to Championship

Brooklyn Blaze outlasted the Austin Aces in three hard-fought sets at Oak Street Beach, advancing to today’s Women’s Championship Final in Chicago.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Pro

AVP Chicago: Palm Beach Passion Punch Ticket to Championship Final

Palm Beach Passion (Brandie Wilkerson / Melissa Humana-Paredes) defeated San Diego Smash (Devon Newberry / Geena Urango) in straight sets, 15–9 and 15–12, to advance to the AVP Chicago Championship Final.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Pro

AVP Chicago: L.A. Launch Tops San Diego Smash to Reach Semifinals

L.A. Launch (Smith / Webber) defeated San Diego Smash (Budinger / Evans) in straight sets, 19–17 and 15–13, to advance to the semifinals at AVP Chicago.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Pro

AVP Chicago: Miami Mayhem Outlasts New York Nitro in Three Sets

Miami Mayhem outlasted New York Nitro in three sets (15–11, 8–15, 14–9) to advance to tonight’s semifinals at AVP Chicago.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Volleyball

Pro Volleyball Hits Chicago: AVP Tournament Brings Energy to Lakefront

The AVP Tour returned to Chicago this weekend with high-level action on the lakefront. On Day One, San Diego Smash (Devon Newberry / Geena Urango) stunned the third-seeded L.A. Launch in straight sets, while Brooklyn Blaze (Lexy Renaburg / Julia Donlin) battled past Miami Mayhem in a nail-biter. With the semifinals set for tonight, Palm Beach Passion awaits San Diego in a must-watch clash.

Tyrone West 11 months ago

Volleyball

Illinois Girls Volleyball Summer Condition Starts NEXT WEEK!

Intrinsic Downtown is hosting three separate volleyball conditioning camps designed to help athletes build the strength, endurance, and skills needed for the upcoming season. The sessions are scheduled for July 7-9, July 14-16, and July 21-23, running from 9 AM to 11 AM each day.

Cody Smithies 1 year ago

Illinois

Photos

Cover photo for Intrinsic Downtown VS Hubbard High School

50 photos

May 20, 2026

Intrinsic Downtown VS Hubbard High School

Photos by Emily Segura

Cover photo for Intrinsic Downtown VS Holy Trinity Baseball

53 photos

Apr 10, 2026

Intrinsic Downtown VS Holy Trinity Baseball

Photos by Emily Segura

Cover photo for Intrinsic Senior Night Vs British

13 photos

Feb 9, 2026

Intrinsic Senior Night Vs British

Photos by Tyrone West

Cover photo for Intrinsic Downtown VS Intrinsic Belmont

42 photos

Feb 6, 2026

Intrinsic Downtown VS Intrinsic Belmont

Photos by Emily Segura

13 photos

Dec 6, 2025

Intrinsic Wrestling Meet 12/6

Photos by Tyrone West

Cover photo for Chicago Fire FC V. Columbus FC

20 photos

Sep 27, 2025

Chicago Fire FC V. Columbus FC

Photos by Tyrone West

20 photos

Sep 13, 2025

Chicago Fire FC V NYCFC

Photos by Tyrone West

Illinois

Media

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Tyrone West

Gods Foundation Visuals

Chicago
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Soccer
- +2
4 yrs shooting
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Ashanti Richardson

Ashanti Richardson Photography

CHICAGO
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- +5
4 yrs shooting
Chase Turner

Chase Mediaa

Round Lake
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- +1
2 yrs shooting
Ashanti Richardson

Shawn’s Media

Chicago
- Baseball
- Softball
- Soccer
- Senior Portraits
- +1
2 yrs shooting

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Coverage

Chicago Bears Are Officially Top of the NFC. Literally.

Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC — Midgame Report

Chicago Fire Starting XI vs. New York City FC

Brooklyn Blaze Defeat Palm Beach Passion in Straight Sets, Secure AVP Women’s Championship

LA Launch Advance to AVP Men’s Championship Final After Three-Set Thriller

AVP Chicago Women’s Semifinal 2: Brooklyn Blaze Punch Ticket to Championship

AVP Chicago: Palm Beach Passion Punch Ticket to Championship Final

AVP Chicago: L.A. Launch Tops San Diego Smash to Reach Semifinals

AVP Chicago: Miami Mayhem Outlasts New York Nitro in Three Sets

Pro Volleyball Hits Chicago: AVP Tournament Brings Energy to Lakefront

Illinois Girls Volleyball Summer Condition Starts NEXT WEEK!

Photos

Intrinsic Downtown VS Hubbard High School

Intrinsic Downtown VS Holy Trinity Baseball

Intrinsic Senior Night Vs British

Intrinsic Downtown VS Intrinsic Belmont

Intrinsic Wrestling Meet 12/6

Chicago Fire FC V. Columbus FC

Chicago Fire FC V NYCFC

Media

Tyrone West

Ashanti Richardson

Chase Turner

Ashanti Richardson

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