How a Humboldt Park native became a Spanish-language voice of Chicago sports
When you hear Miguel Esparza, a Spanish play-by-play broadcaster, on the call, you'd think this was the plan all along.
Southwest Side crime spree ends in deadly crash during police chase
Police said four people carjacked two women, set a pickup truck on fire, and ended up crashing into a 55-year-old woman's car, killing her.
New faces at Chicago Bulls' first practice of training camp bring the intensity
Point guard Lonzo Ball shared an update about his continuing knee problems ahead of having a second surgery this year.
Roquan Smith says he expects big plays from himself after performance in Bears win over Texans
After not practicing all last week with a hip injury, Smith led the defense in production with 16 tackles and a key interception.
'Now they're without a father and a mother and brother and sister': Uncle caring for surviving children in deadly Oak Forest shooting
When his sister and two of her children were shot and killed outside their home, he got a call from one of his nieces saying she needed help.
Rideshare passenger injured after shots fired from another car in West Garfield Park
The 23-year-old victim was shot in the back and right arm.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields says he's waking up earlier to get more work in
After the Bears 27-10 loss in Green Bay, the second-year signal caller says he's still learning from his mistakes.
Family breathes huge sigh of relief after release of Mark Frerichs, Lombard man held by Taliban
Frerichs was released Monday in a prisoner swap.
2 female varsity head football coaches make history in Chicago
"Our city is winning," said Konesha Rhea, "because it's showing we can have a sports team - it can be led by a woman."
Bystanders playing softball among those hit by gunfire in Washington Park shooting
An anti-violence group was playing a softball game when shots rang out nearby, injuring some participants.
What upset? Bears players confident after Week 1 win and look toward matchup with Packers
Linebacker Roquan Smith said he's not worried about the Bears' recent record against Green Bay.
Rain can't keep Bears fans from home opener
Not necessarily ideal conditions, but if Bears fans are anything, they are devoted.
Police issue alert of restaurant, food stand burglaries along lakefront
The burglaries happened during the months of August and September.
'It's a great piece to have'
"It set a World Series record that's never been broken before. This ball struck out six White Sox batters in a row."
Many steps remain before Bears' Arlington Heights stadium plan can go ahead, suburb's mayor says
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.