Trump Orders ICE To Expand Deportations In Chicago, Other Democrat-Led Cities
Chicago saw tens of thousands of people march against the president and his anti-immigrant policies at Saturday's No Kings rally and local leaders are bracing for more raids.
Ian Happ’s walk-off hit in 10th allows Chicago Cubs to take 3 of 4 in series despite hitting .189
Those fans thirsting for the Chicago Cubs team that slugged its way to wins earlier in the season have had to settle for low-scoring nail-biters lately.
What happened at ‘No Kings’ protests from Chicago to Naperville to Orland Park
In Geneva, chants of “No kings in America” and “This is what democracy looks like” rang out over seemingly supportive, near-constant honks from cars driving by the large protest that stretched across several blocks of Randall Road.
'No Kings' protests fill streets in Chicago and suburbs
The rally at Daley Plaza started at noon with a moment of silence for the shootings in Minnesota before moving into the streets of downtown Chicago.
Angel Reese Sends Strong Message After Chicago Sky's Post on Saturday
Angel Reese has posted 10.3 points and 11.8 rebounds during her second season with the Chicago Sky. The Sky forward has also averaged 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals, proving to be arguably the most versatile player on Chicago's roster.
Take Me Out to the … Pope Party. It’s a Ballpark Celebration for Leo.
The program on Saturday in Chicago includes music, prayer, speeches and Pope Leo’s first public address to an American audience.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition Amazes In Chicago
Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is currently featuring another beyond impressive exhibit with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition.
Column: Has the Wrigley Field video board enhanced the ballpark experience for Chicago Cubs fans?
The Chicago Cubs finally entered the video era at Wrigley Field in 2015, when they erected the left field video board. How did it turn out?
Today in Chicago History: Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert charged with lying to FBI
1968: Jim Dooley was introduced as Chicago Bears head coach after George Halas announced his retirement. Ben Johnson is the 19th Chicago Bears head coach. Here’s a look at how past coaches fared — and why they left.
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV may have difficulty remaining a U.S. citizen
VATICAN CITY, — Pope Leo XIV's election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state.
2025 NBA Draft: Who could the Chicago Bulls target in June's draft?
The Chicago Bulls will have decisions to make soon in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here are a few names we could hear the Bulls call.
This Chicago chef just won season two of Food Network’s ’24 in 24: Last Chef Standing’
Food Network’s latest high-stakes cooking competition series brought together 24 chefs from across the country to battle it out over a grueling 24-hour period, aptly named “24 in 24: Last
Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, is installed as first American pope
The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who was born in Chicago and just arrived in Rome to teach.
Miguel Vargas’ 3-run homer in 10th sends White Sox to 5-1 win over Reds
Miguel Vargas hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 Tuesday night in a game delayed nearly two hours at the start because of rain.
El Grito festival returns to Chicago's Grant Park in September
The El Grito festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day will return to Chicago's Grant Park this September.
Michael Jordan to Serve as Special Contributor for NBA on NBC
Jordan is set to serve as a special contributor for NBC Sports when the NBA returns to the broadcast network in October. The announcement was made as part of NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall on Monday. The exact nature of Jordan’s role in NBC’s coverage plans will be revealed at a later date.
Cecily Strong returns on 'SNL' as Jeanine Pirro to Colin Jost's Pete Hegseth
Cecily Strong returned to "Saturday Night Live" to reprise her role as Fox News host and interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro in the show's cold open.
MLB rumors: White Sox eye Mets’ star prospect in Luis Robert Jr. trade talks
The Chicago White Sox are rumored to be involved in trade talks with the New York Mets for Luis Robert Jr. A Mets prospect is involved.
Best strategy for Bulls in the NBA draft lottery? The pope and a prayer
Because of a faulty philosophy in roster construction and a focus on "competitive integrity" over attempting to actually hit on elite talent in the top part of the draft, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas now needs to defy the odds on Monday in order to move
Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo prepared to play both tackle positions
Trapilo is prepared to play either tackle spot, depending on what the Bears feel is best. Whether it's competing with Braxton Jones at left tackle or plugging in at right tackle if the team elects to move Darnell Wright to left tackle.
Cubs vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's MLB Game
Juan Soto is one of the best hitters in the world, so the New York Mets signed him to a 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason. Soto struggled at the start of this year, but his Statcast analytics suggested positive regression, which has hit in a big way.
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s family and their diverse background before moving to Chicago.
Chicago Architecture Center's river cruise showcases the city
We took a tour to check it out. Our docent was Steve Gersten, a retired trader and architecture buff. Here's what we learned.
Top 5 all-time games coached leaders: Chicago Bulls
Here are the top 5 all-time leaders in games coached for the Chicago Bulls. Mike Barner, RotoWire.com Phil Jackson takes the top spot as the all-time leader in games coached for the Chicago Bulls. The Chicago Bulls have had 24 head coaches in franchise ...
Peruvian-Americans in Chicago celebrating Pope Leo as one of their own
We have an American-Peruvian Pope,” said Betty Lazaro. Locals say they expect Pope Leo to carry on Pope Francis’ call to advocate for the poor and the vulnerable.
Deep-Dish Pizza and Malört in the Vatican? Chicago Pope Spurs Memes
Chicago, a uniquely meme-able city, was the center of a ton of jokes. Here is some of the internet’s best work.
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions
The Chicago Cubs (22-16) and the New York Mets (24-14) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Citi Field in Queens is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first US-born pontiff, the memes, doctored images, and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago’s pizza and more loaded than its hot dog, seemingly irresistible to comics and commoners alike.
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ 10 undrafted free agent additions
The Bears officially announced their undrafted free agent additions. Here’s what to know about each undrafted rookie.
He Grew Up in a Parish on Chicago’s South Side. Now He’s the Pope.
The new pope, who was born Robert Francis Prevost, hails from the Chicago area, where he grew up in a southern suburb just outside of the city.
2025 NBA Draft Combine: Updated prospects rankings and 5 players with something to prove at Combine
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson and VJ Edgecombe — in some order for some, in that exact order for me — represent the (mostly-static) top-five prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. But the landscape beyond the top five is far from settled in this class as the 2025 NBA Draft Combine kicks off this week in Chicago (May 11-18),
City Council green-lights Mayor Johnson's big affordable housing push
By a lopsided 30-18 vote, the City Council approved Johnson’s “green social housing” plan to create a city-owned, nonprofit developer that would issue $135 million in loans to developers who build affordable housing and sell their environmentally-friendly buildings back to the city.
BlackRock-Backed Securitize Raises Strategic Funding From Jump Crypto
As tokenization of real-world assets explodes, two blockchain-focused companies are expanding institutional access.
Poll: When Should The White Sox Trade Luis Robert Jr.?
Luis Robert has begun to heat up in what could be his final season with Chicago. Is now the time to trade him? Vote now in MLBTR's latest poll!
White Sox' Brooks Baldwin 'still growing' his outfield defense
Just one of those plays,” Baldwin said Wednesday of his eighth-inning miscue. “Haven’t had a lot of those hard-hit line drives at me yet. It’s one of those where I’ve got to get behind the ball there and keep it in front of me instead of trying to drift too much.
Jonathan Owens Posts 'Iconic' Message After Big Event With Simone Biles
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is still glowing after a big night out with his wife, Olympic legend Simone Biles. Owens called the experience “ICONIC” in a heartfelt Instagram post after the couple walked the red carpet together at the 2025 Met Gala.