Michael Jordan Speaks Out On Social Unrest, Also Pledges $2 Million To Address Issues
"I can no longer stay silent," Jordan says.
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"I can no longer stay silent," Jordan says.
Of course, there used to be some mystery surrounding this story.
This could potentially end a troubled chapter in league history.
The Warriors broke the 1995-'96 Bulls' 72-10 mark.
The modern-day Warriors take nothing away from the 1995-'96 Bulls.
We need Crying Jordan, maybe if only to cry for us.
Jordan knows game when he sees game.
The Warriors' 48-4 mark has put the 1995-'96 Bulls' 72-win record in jeopardy.
What does MJ think about Crying Jordan?
Two legends showed off their child-like enthusiasm around one another.
Jordan was awarded $8.9 million last summer for having his likeness used without permission.
Nearly six years after the Chicago Bulls great sued the Jewel-Osco and Dominick's grocery chains over a pair of congratulatory ads that used his name in a 2009 limited-edition issue of Sports Illustrated, Jordan has settled both cases and promised to hand the money over to local charities, his adviser said.
Everyone wants to be like Mike still, it seems.
The listing is being handled by real estate broker Kofi Nartey of The Agency.
It's been cold some nights, and a little rainy, but Michael Jordan fans don't seem to care. Some waited for days to be the first ones inside the new Michael Jordan Store in the Loop.
If you want to be like Mike, now is your chance. Superfans have been camped out for days, waiting for the new Michael Jordan Store to open on State Street.
The first-ever Michael Jordan store is about to open right here in Chicago and it's drawing serious sneaker collectors from all over the country.
Minutes after a federal jury awarded Michael Jordan $8.9 million in an advertising case against Dominick's, he said the money would be going to charity.
The jury made the decision Friday evening following a weeklong trial that focused on the value of Jordan's name.
A federal jury at a civil trial in Chicago has begun deliberating on the question: What's the market value of Michael Jordan's name?
Closing arguments have been delayed a day in a federal civil trial to decide how much money a grocery-store chain owes former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan.
Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan took the stand Tuesday in his lawsuit against a now defunct supermarket chain that invoked his named without first asking him.
More than a decade after his retirement, Michael Jordan is still one of the most popular athletes in America.
His Airness spends most of the day in court, attending the trial that will determine how much Dominick's owes him for using his name in a 2009 ad without his permission.
Dominick's used Jordan's name and Bulls jersey number in a 2009 ad without his permission or payment. The trial unfolding at Chicago's federal courthouse is to determine how much the defendants should pay for the illegal use.
More than 200 young athletes were in attendance for a day of flag football and basketball training.
Sergeant Frank Veselak, at 100 years young, is a lifelong Chicagoan who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
After the teams played nine scoreless innings, Lile advanced to third on Jorbit Vivas' groundout and scored when left fielder Tanner Murray injured his shoulder making a diving catch on Abrams' sinking liner.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign promises of improved transparency in the mayor's office don't match his actions since he took office.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
More than 200 young athletes were there for a day of flag football and basketball training. The girls were also able to learn about career opportunities in sports while hearing from professionals with Chicago teams.
Sergeant Frank Veselak at 100 years young got a well-deserved round of applause after he threw out the first pitch at Sunday's game.
Illinois State Police say the crash happened just after 5 a.m. on Sunday in the southbound lanes at black road in Joliet.
The incident occurred on March 24, around 11:18 p.m., in the 7800 block of South Calumet Avenue.
Depending on how much energy is used on Monday morning may hinder the second round of severe storms. The latest in your First Alert Weather.
Authorities on Sunday morning identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital the day before.
Two men were shot and killed after being approached by a group of unknown men on the night of March 24, 2026.
More than 200 young athletes were in attendance for a day of flag football and basketball training.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
A person was killed early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 in Joliet, Illinois.
A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger.
Almost 24 hours after a derailment made a mess of the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines in Chicago, the CTA continued to investigate the cause of the incident, and experts were raising concerns about what they called a troubling pattern.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Michaels spent years as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, putting pressure on Congress and speaking out on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, like herself.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Sergeant Frank Veselak, at 100 years young, is a lifelong Chicagoan who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts.
After the teams played nine scoreless innings, Lile advanced to third on Jorbit Vivas' groundout and scored when left fielder Tanner Murray injured his shoulder making a diving catch on Abrams' sinking liner.
The Chicago Bears ended up selecting seven players in the NFL Draft — three defensive players and four on the offensive side.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday morning.
A man was hospitalized early Sunday after a shooting near Foster Avenue and Broadway on the cusp of Chicago's Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
Authorities on Sunday morning identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital the day before.
Efforts were ramping up Friday night to support the family of a Little Village fruit vendor who was killed in a mass shooting that left three other people wounded earlier this week.
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody, officials said.
