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Most people expected the Chicago Bulls to be an improved team from last season, the additions of Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver and the rest made sure of that. But almost no one expected them to be this good.
The American League Central division looks like it could be a three team race between the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers.
Matt Garza's first spring training with the Chicago Cubs didn't go the way that he, the Cubs or the fans would have wanted.
A.J. Pierzynski has a reputation of being a player you hate to play against, but love as a teammate. Well newly acquired Jesse Crain is going to find out just how true that really is.
The Chicago White Sox's opening day is quickly approaching. On Friday they'll start their campaign to win the AL Central, and they might be the best of the three top teams in the division.
The Chicago Cubs open their 2011 season on Friday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. After a rocky spring training, do the Cubs have what it takes to compete in the National League Central?
The Chicago Blackhawks have been without forward Patrick Sharp since he suffered a lower body injury during the March 20 game against the Phoenix Coyotes.
As the Chicago Blackhawks make their push for the playoffs, they'll need big contributions from their core players. But their also getting a big contribution from a player who started the season on a different roster.
Despite 31 points from Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 97-85, it was only their fifth loss at the United Center all season.
Albert Pujols is arguably the best player in baseball today, and as a result his impending free agency will garner a lot of attention throughout the season.
Jake Peavy's injury has been given a good amount of the attention this spring training. While it's important to discuss the injury, the Chicago White Sox will still have a very effective starting rotation without Peavy.
The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics are battling for the Eastern Conference's top seed, and the home court advantage that comes with it.
On Thursday, the Chicago White Sox named Brent Morel their starting third baseman. While it seems as if Morel beat out Mark Teahen based on their spring training performances, the job may have been decided much sooner.
Derrick Rose's season has taken many people by surprise. The point guard had shown that he can improve from year to year, but no one expected this kind of a jump.
With the NFL Draft just over a month away, the Chicago Bears' draft board and strategy are probably still undergoing some fine-tuning.
Of the 32 teams left in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments, only four don't have a graduation rate above 50 percent, according to a new study.
On Thursday night, the Wisconsin Badgers will take on the Butler Bulldogs for a chance to advance to the Elite Eight, but there's no secret gameplan for head coach Bo Ryan to pull out.
The Chicago Cubs were 75-87 last season and finished in fifth place in the NL Central. It was a season that didn't provide much reason for optimism in 2011.
Through the first 68 games of the season, the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics have identical 49-19 records and are tied for the top spot in the conference race, but don't expect anything to change all that soon.
Jake Peavy's most recent injury raises a lot of questions. How big of a setback will this be? Were the White Sox rushing him back? Was Peavy rushing himself back?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish ended the regular season with a 26-6 record and the No. 5 team in the country according to the Associated Press. However, there is still a sense they're not a legitimate title contender.
It's hard to describe how a No. 12 seeded Richmond upsetting a No. 5 seeded Vanderbilt can be, at the same time, both shocking and completely accepted as the norm, but that's why they call it March Madness.
One of the biggest stories for the Chicago White Sox during spring training has been the battle for the closer role. The perception is that it will come down to with Chris Sale or Matt Thornton.
For the first time in the history of the NCAA Tournament, every game will be nationally televised. But there's another addition to this year's tournament coverage that has fans excited, Charles Barkley.
Just one day away form the start of a two-day stretch that is sure to feature plenty of upsets and memorable games, it doesn't hurt to get a little bit of last minute help with your bracket.
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 for their third win in four games.
Service on the CTA's Red, Yellow, and Purple lines has been delayed during the Thursday evening rush due to an unspecified issue with the tracks near the Howard terminal.
A Chicago area woman has turned her moments of sadness and joy into a one-person play that gives back to those battling dementia.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
Will Chicago see another surge in immigration raids like last year's Operation Midway Blitz? That was a topic on Capitol Hill as Chicagoans testified at a congressional hearing about their encounters with Border Patrol and ICE agents.
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.
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.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
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.
Hyde Park is one of Chicago's most iconic neighborhoods. Nestled on the city's South Side, it's the birthplace of improv comedy and the company now known as The Second City, is home to Promontory Point, is the neighborhood where Barack Obama got his political start (and where the rock commemorating his and Michelle's first kiss can be found), and where the Atomic Age was birthed under the University of Chicago football stadium. And of course, its crown jewel is the University of Chicago itself, one of the country's most prestigious and storied universities. U of C isn't just known for its stellar academics and the dozens of notable figures its produced; it's also a founding Big 10 school and the "Monsters of the Midway" nickname? Yeah, the Bears stole that from them.
Scattered showers and storms overnight Thursday into Friday. Lows in the low 60s.
The National Guard is sending 150 troops to southeast Georgia to help with raging wildfires.
Following a second round of peace talks at the White House, the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks. Meantime, peace talks between Iran and the U.S. remain stalled, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
More than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia. For caregivers, it's a journey often marked by exhaustion, isolation and incredible love. A Chicago area woman has turned her moments of sadness and joy into a one-person play, that gives back to those battling the disease.
The man killed in a Little Village shooting Wednesday was a well-known neighborhood fruit vendor with a wife and baby who were just steps away when gunfire erupted, neighbors said.
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 for their third win in four games.
A man was injured Thursday morning in an apparent road rage shooting near Union Station in Chicago.
Service on the CTA's Red, Yellow, and Purple lines has been delayed during the Thursday evening rush due to an unspecified issue with the tracks near the Howard terminal.
A Chicago area woman has turned her moments of sadness and joy into a one-person play that gives back to those battling dementia.
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.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 for their third win in four games.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
A year after his passing, the late Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is being honored for advancing CTE research.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Cubs have outscored their opponents 58-20 during the franchise's longest win streak since it also won eight in a row from July 21-29, 2023.
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while waiting for the bus near Hyde Park Academy High School said they believe the shooting was sparked by a minor argument earlier in the day at school.
A woman was ordered detained Thursday on charges that she shot and wounded three men on busy Irving Park Road in the Chicago neighborhood of the same name earlier this month.
A lockdown was lifted at Evanston Township High School on Thursday afternoon, after shots were fired at a park near the school.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Chicago police are searching for a man wanted in an act of public indecency on a CTA 'L' train in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
