CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants the Bears to stay in the City of Chicago and that he's done everything he can to keep one of the NFL's original franchises from leaving for the suburbs. But now, the mayor says, it's beyond his control. Johnson addressed the latest Bears stadium news during his weekly media briefing Tuesday, four days after a spokesperson for … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson says he wants the Bears to stay in the city and has done everything he can — now it’s out of his control
Blackhawks name Jeff Blashill as new head coach
CHICAGO — The Blackhawks have their new head coach, and the choice is no surprise. Jeff Blashill has been named the 42nd head coach in franchise history, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson announced Thursday in a news release that's been posted on the team's website. Blashill, 51, joins the Blackhawks after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach … [Read more...] about Blackhawks name Jeff Blashill as new head coach
White Sox and Mariners meet to decide series winner
Seattle Mariners (27-20, first in the AL West) vs. Chicago White Sox (15-34, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Evans (2-1, 4.71 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); White Sox: Shane Smith (1-3, 2.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 43 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -156, White Sox +131; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM … [Read more...] about White Sox and Mariners meet to decide series winner
Report: Wrigley Field to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game
CHICAGO (WGN) — Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs are expected to be named the hosts of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game, according to The Score's Bruce Levine. Levine said the news is expected to be official sometime later this summer. The last time Wrigley Field hosted an All-Star Game was July 10, 1990, when the American League defeated the National League 2-0 behind a … [Read more...] about Report: Wrigley Field to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game
‘I love it’: Ben Johnson relishes opportunity to change QB narrative in Chicago with Caleb Williams
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Six-and-a-half weeks into the Chicago Bears' offseason workout program, Ben Johnson said his players are getting "bigger, faster, stronger," but he also shared his thoughts on Chicago being a place some think quarterbacks go to die. "I love it. I love it. I love the opportunity to come on in and change that narrative," Johnson said. "That's where … [Read more...] about ‘I love it’: Ben Johnson relishes opportunity to change QB narrative in Chicago with Caleb Williams