CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled new renderings for their upcoming expansion of Fifth Third Arena in the United Center neighborhood Tuesday. Originally opened in 2017, the Blackhawks started renovating their West Side-based community ice rink since May 2024. When complete in January 2026, the venue will feature more than 250,000 square feet of community hockey … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Blackhawks unveil plans for Fifth Third Arena expansion
Chicago Fire FC announces plans to build new, privately funded soccer stadium at ‘The 78’ in the city’s South Loop
CHICAGO (WGN) — It looks like a resident will finally be moving in to anchor "The 78," the vacant piece of land in Chicago's South Loop that's been a proposed site for several developments over the years, most recently a new White Sox stadium. But a different Chicago pro sports team, the Fire of Major League Soccer, is now poised to move into the 62-acre site along the … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC announces plans to build new, privately funded soccer stadium at ‘The 78’ in the city’s South Loop
Busch’s big day propels Cubs to 8-3 win over Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Busch hit his ninth homer of the season, drove in three runs and finished a double shy of the cycle to help the Chicago Cubs to a 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner singled in two runs to complete a four-run fifth inning that put Chicago up 7-3. Dansby Swanson added a pair of sacrifice flies as the Cubs won … [Read more...] about Busch’s big day propels Cubs to 8-3 win over Nationals
Chicago White Sox launch second annual national anthem contest
CHICAGO (WGN) — For the second year in a row, the Chicago White Sox are putting a call out to fans who can flex their vocal cords in the 2025 edition of their National Anthem contest. Beginning Monday, fans can submit an audition video online at whitesox.com/anthem for a chance to be invited to live, in-person auditions, held Thursday, July 24, at Rate Field. Following … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox launch second annual national anthem contest
Carpenter hits 3 homers as the Tigers reach 40 wins by pounding the White Sox 13-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs to help the Detroit Tigers pound the lowly Chicago White Sox 13-1 on Monday night. Dillon Dingler and Wenceel Pérez also went deep as Detroit became the first major league team to reach 40 wins this season. Parker Meadows had two hits and scored three times in his season debut after being … [Read more...] about Carpenter hits 3 homers as the Tigers reach 40 wins by pounding the White Sox 13-1