Patrick Kane Returns to Blackhawks on $16M Deal
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks after agreeing to a two-year, $16 million contract …
Illinois
July Heat Deaths Reach Decade High in Cook County
Six people have died from heat-related causes in Cook County this July, making it the area’s deadliest month for extreme …
Mercury Seek Defensive Fixes in Sun Rematch
The Phoenix Mercury will try to halt the WNBA’s longest active losing streak when they host the Connecticut Sun on …
White Sox Rout Blue Jays 12-4 in Second-Half Opener
The Chicago White Sox began the second half of the season with a commanding 12-4 win over the Toronto Blue …
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Chicago Air Alert
Canadian wildfire smoke pushed air quality across the Chicago area into dangerous territory, prompting government warnings for residents to limit …
Illinois 53 Resurfacing Starts July 28
Resurfacing work on Illinois 53 in Joliet is scheduled to begin July 28, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. …
CPS Cuts 162 Jobs Amid $732M Deficit
Chicago Public Schools has notified 162 central office and citywide employees that their positions are being eliminated as the district …
Chicago Urges Heat and Storm Preparedness
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications urged residents to prepare for extreme heat and possible severe weather impacts …
Apple Expands U.S. Chip Deal With Broadcom
Apple will purchase more than $30 billion in chips from Broadcom under a multi-year supply agreement that runs through 2031, …
Contreras Added to AL All-Star Roster
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has been added to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game, …
Taste of Chicago Returns to Grant Park
Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park from July 8 to 12, bringing the city’s signature food and music …
Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05
Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, while …
76ers Add Anfernee Simons on Two-Year Deal
The Philadelphia 76ers continued reshaping their roster Thursday, agreeing to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with free agent guard Anfernee …
Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05
Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, as …
White Sox Beat Orioles Behind Montgomery Double
Colson Montgomery delivered a key go-ahead double in the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox opened their seven-game road …
Chicago unveils 2026 Gospel Music Festival lineup
Chicago officials have announced the lineup for the 2026 Chicago Gospel Music Festival, which will return to Millennium Park as …
White Sox seek sweep, division lead vs. Guardians
The Chicago White Sox will look to complete a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon after securing …
Could Caleb Wilson be the Bulls’ next cornerstone?
As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson is drawing increasing attention as one of the premier …
Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews retires
Jonathan Toews, one of the most accomplished players in Chicago Blackhawks history, officially announced his retirement on Friday, bringing an …
South Side marks Juneteenth with major events
Chicago’s South Side became the focal point of one of the city’s busiest cultural weekends as Juneteenth celebrations coincided with …
Questions grow over Obama Center funding
Concerns about the finances surrounding the Obama Presidential Center have intensified following reports that several contractors remain unpaid and that …
Cubs erupt early to clinch series over Rockies
The Chicago Cubs used a dominant second inning and strong pitching from Javier Assad to defeat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 …
Crow-Armstrong hits cycle in Cubs’ walk-off win
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a historic performance Monday night, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball this season to hit …
Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as new head coach
The Chicago Bulls have reportedly found their next head coach, turning to former NBA player and rising coaching prospect Tiago …
Illinois bill opens beauty career apprenticeships
Illinois could soon expand career pathways for barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and hair braiders through a new apprenticeship-based licensing system. …
Phillies, White Sox set for decisive series finale
The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox will meet Sunday afternoon with their three-game series tied and a series victory …
How Chicago built the world’s first skyscraper
Long before Chicago became known for its towering skyline, one building changed the future of architecture worldwide. The Home Insurance …