Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to plague the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, with multiple states under air quality alerts.

An air quality alert is in effect until midnight Thursday for the Chicago area as Canadian wildfires continue, officials said. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air

The Bears wrapped up veteran minicamp Thursday. Here’s the latest on Caleb Williams’ progress in Ben Johnson’s offense, plus other observations.

Mandatory minicamp is now in the rearview mirror for the Chicago Bears with players now set to be off for the summer until training camp kicks up in late July. The last couple weeks in Halas Hall have been encouraging for both sides of the ball while getting to know the new coaching staff.

Four players who stood out to coach Ben Johnson at three-day minicamp probably weren't names that are on the tip of your tongue, and all of them are youngsters.

The 28-year-old eventually gave up two runs, and although the Tigers clawed back, the White Sox stole the show in the 10th inning. The Tigers lost, 3-2, in the finale of the four-game series at Rate Field, settling for a split. In the bottom of the 10th, Tim Elko hit a walk-off single off right-handed reliever Beau Brieske.

The Chicago White Sox battled back from a four-run deficit Wednesday night but ultimately lost to the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Rate Field.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Chicago's South Loop Wednesday that drew protesters and resulted in at least 10 people being detained.

ICE detained several immigrants in Chicago’s South Loop on Wednesday and clashed with advocates protesting the arrests. WGN News cameras rolled as advocates gathered outside the BI Incorporated building Wednesday afternoon,