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Cubs or Brewers? Brewers or Cubs? National League Central's two-horse race could be a great one
They’ve been torching all comers for the bulk of the last two months, playing 19 games over .500 (31-12) since May 24.
Confident his snap curfew veto will be upheld, Mayor Johnson does victory lap prior to City Council vote
The City Council needs 34 votes to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of an ordinance that would allow the police to enact ...
Analysis shows big drop in Chicago police traffic stops, but sharp racial disparities persist
The Chicago Police Department made 45% fewer traffic stops in 2024, but Black and Latino drivers were four times more likely ...
Former Vikings player Everson Griffen removed from flight for unruly behavior: report
Donation Options Search Search Search Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen warms up before a game Sunday, Nov. 18, ...
Thousands without power as storms move through Chicago area
ComEd reported more than 7,000 customers in DuPage County were without power as of around 4 p.m. Around 1,000 more were ...
City Council adjourns for summer recess after approving ethics reform, but without authorizing 'granny flats'
Before heading off for the annual August recess, alderpersons also gave a royal send-off to retiring Zoning Committee Chair ...
Ford City Mall, losing its hold on shoppers, could see an industrial evolution
A $150 million proposal from Chicago-based Bridge Industrial calls for switching the site to warehouses or light ...
Return of Chinatown 5K to bring more than 800 runners to historic neighborhood
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) welcomed the race’s return as Chinatown tries to recover from the pandemic. “This event serves both our community and visitors by bringing over 1,000 people into the ...
Charges filed after Lake View armed robbery that left woman shot
Michael Jenkins, 19, is facing attempted murder, armed robbery, possessing or selling a stolen vehicle, aggravated unlawful ...
Susana Mendoza won't seek 4th comptroller term as she considers challenging 'failing' Mayor Brandon Johnson
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she’ll give up her statewide office as she considers her “next biggest ...
Blackhawks' 2025-26 schedule released: Home opener set for Oct. 11 vs. Canadiens
The Hawks will start the season with road games against the Panthers and Bruins before returning home to host the Canadiens ...
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg provides update on cancer treatment
Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Fame member Ryne Sandberg provided an update on health Wednesday morning in a statement ...