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Illinois signed Quentin Coleman and Zavier Zens as the roster reshapes after a Final Four run; transfers and returns are already shifting the picture.
Longtime White Sox anthem singer Gerald Chaney collapsed at Guaranteed Rate Field and was taken to a hospital; the team says he was alert before transport.
Premium suites, private decks and sold‑out hospitality are turning the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah into Chicago’s corporate networking week.
Skylar Diggins signed with the Chicago Sky on April 11, 2026, becoming the latest All‑Star to depart the Seattle Storm and deepening Seattle’s offseason roster shake‑up.
Pat Fitzgerald says he was vindicated after the Northwestern hazing fight and is focused on rebuilding Michigan State's program.
Cubs rookie Cade Horton is heading to Texas for a specialist visit after an MRI of his forearm was described as "not good." The team has put him on the 15-day IL while tests continue.
The family of Steve "Mongo" McMichael announced Tuesday that postmortem testing found CTE in the former Bears defensive tackle's brain. He died April 23, 2025 after battling ALS.
The Bulls have fired EVP Artūras Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley after a 29‑49 season; ownership says it hears fans' frustration and will review the front office.
After two turbulent seasons in Chicago, Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026, with the Sky collecting 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks. The move reshapes both clubs' offseason plans.
The NFL has told the Bears it will not award two third‑round compensatory picks after Ian Cunningham’s move to Atlanta; Chicago appealed to Commissioner Goodell.
A 3-1 loss in Edmonton officially knocked the Blackhawks out of playoff contention and pushed their postseason drought to six seasons.
Inclement weather forced the White Sox to move Opening Day to Friday at 1:10 p.m.; Thursday tickets remain valid and the team posted new lot and gate times.
Mexico and Belgium meet at Soldier Field in a World Cup tune‑up tonight; kickoff is 8 p.m. CT with a Futbol Fiesta and TV coverage on Univision and Fox Deportes.
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