CHICAGO (WGN) — For the first time in the over 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, an American Cardinal was elected as Pope, and not only is the new Pope American, he's a Chicagoan, meaning the Windy City has already capitalized on commemorating the historic achievement. Chicago staple OBVIOUS SHIRTS released a Chicago-themed Pope collection Thursday afternoon, … [Read more...] about ‘Da Pope’ t-shirts commemorate Chicago-born cardinal’s election as the Catholic Church’s next Pope
Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville is returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks for his first head coaching job since the second-winningest coach in league history resigned and was banned for his handling of a sexual assault scandal. The 66-year-old Quenneville was hired by Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek on Thursday for his first coaching job since his resignation … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal
Chet Lemon, former All-Star outfielder for the White Sox, dead at 70
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chet Lemon, a former All-Star outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, has died at the age of 70. According to the Detroit Free Press, Lemon died in his Apopka, Florida home Thursday. "He was sleeping on his reclining sofa," Gigi Lemon, his wife, told the Free Press. "He just wasn't responsive." After retiring in 1990, Lemon was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Chet Lemon, former All-Star outfielder for the White Sox, dead at 70
Report: Cubs call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton
CHICAGO — The Cubs are reportedly calling up top pitching prospect Cade Horton. According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, Horton is joining the team for the series this weekend against the Mets in New York. While it's not official, the Cubs left Saturday open for their probable weekend starting pitchers and Horton will most likely take the ball for the Fox Game … [Read more...] about Report: Cubs call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton
Breaking down each of the Bears’ 8 draft picks heading into rookie minicamp
CHICAGO (WGN) — With the draft in the books and the Chicago Bears' rookie minicamp on the horizon, the Bears' freshest crop of players is about to get their first taste of preparing for life in the NFL. As a result of three draft-day trades, Chicago made eight selections in this year's draft—Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Ozzy Trapilo, Shemar Turner, Ruben Hyppolite … [Read more...] about Breaking down each of the Bears’ 8 draft picks heading into rookie minicamp