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The final details of Lonzo Ball trade show a possible Bulls future
When the Chicago Bulls traded for Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, it looked like a win for Chicago. They gave up Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick to get a talented player in a trade that looked like a steal for the Bulls. Satoransky and Temple were both washed, so they essentially gave up one second-round pick for Lonzo Ball.
Angel Reese Sends Strong Two-Word Message to Nika Muhl After Copycat WNBA Pregame Outfit
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese extended her historic WNBA streak against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night after recording her 11th straight double-double. It was also announced that Reese made the WNBA All-Star team after the game ended. All of which is to say that Reese had an ...
31st Street Beach To Close At 9 PM For Next 10 Days After Recent Violence
BRONZEVILLE — The Park District will close 31st Street Beach at 9 p.m. beginning Thursday as it tries to prevent more violence after another shooting there. The earlier curfew was proposed by Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) in response to recent violence at the beach that has left three people dead, including a couple gunned down June 21 after an argument in a parking lot near the beach.
Trea Turner crushes 2 home runs, Phillies hold off Cubs in 6-4 win at Wrigley
The Philadelphia Phillies opened up a three-game series last night at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, winning 6-4 thanks to Trea Turner and a solid debut from rookie pitcher Michael Mercado. Michael Mercado made his first start of his MLB career on Tuesday night, filling a rotation spot for...
Chicago expressway shootings leave 2 dead, prompt hourslong closures: ISP
Two people were killed and another person was wounded early Wednesday morning in separate shootings that took place on two Chicago-area expressways, according to Illinois State Police (ISP).
NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Chicago Street Course in 2024
NASCAR is set to arrive at the Chicago Street Course for the 20th weekend of the 2024 Cup Series season. It represents the only date at the venue, as NASCAR only goes to Chicago, Illinois, once per season. This will be the second time NASCAR brings the Cup Series to Chicago, representing the second weekend for street course racing in the sport’s history. First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at the Chicago Street Course, and the qualifying format is simple. The session will be split into Groups A and B. Each group will have a certain amount...
Cole Kmet provides a Caleb Williams update that Chicago Bears fans need to hear
We have reached the month of July, which in the NFL, signals the unofficial start of the new season as teams report to Training Camp. Chicago Bears' rookies will report to Training Camp on July 16, marking another opportunity to see how rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is progressing ahead of his first season in the NFL.
Yoga retreat where Chicago woman Taylor Casey vanished breaks silence after mom's 'unsettling' visit
Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen on June 19 at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas, and now her family has traveled to the island to look for her
Chicago Police Shoot Tracy Watson Stabbing a Victim Caught on Camera
Bodycam video shows deadly Chicago police shooting of Tracy Watson, here’s what happened. Video of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead, Tracy Watson in the Austin neighborhood last month was released by Chicago’s police oversight agency Tuesday afternoon. Civilian Office of Police Accountability Press Release. FOR...
Live Radar: Track heavy rain across Chicago area as busy travel day gets underway
Use the live interactive radar below to track what's happening in your area. Pockets of heavy rain and showers were moving through the Chicago area Wednesday morning, one of the busiest travel days expected on Illinois roads and at Chicago airports. In Chicago, traffic was already snarled due to multiple...
‘Gridlock': Major crashes, fatal shootings on I-55, Stony Island close roads, snarl traffic
Fourth of July holiday travelers in the Chicago area can expect to run into traffic Wednesday morning, with several crashes and backups already reported across the city. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, at least three crashes were were already causing major delays, including on on I-55 that was causing "gridlock," NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin said.
Gunmen rob construction workers in broad daylight (video)
CHICAGO — A couple of contractors were forced to lie on the ground as two armed robbers rifled their pockets and searched their work van for valuables on Tuesday morning. Ring surveillance cameras recorded it all. The men were working behind their parked truck when it all went down...
Chicago Sky Draw Special Courtside Guest In Victory Against Dream
The Chicago Sky snapped their two-game losing streak after securing an 85-77 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. During the game, South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley was spotted on the sideline and then met the Sky in the tunnel. Staley is the former head coach of ...
Red Barn Golf Course reportedly suggests homeowners pay for its $187,000 driving range net
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A yellow golf ball rests in grass a few meters from a Summit Condos home in Rockton. Ahead of it, an orange construction fence separates the backyard from the Red Barn Golf Course driving range. “It possibly could give someone a heart attack at an age...
PHOTOS: Sinkhole in Machesney Park causes Mitchell Road to close
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Mitchell Road is closed between Vaughdale Drive and Timbelyne Way currently due to a sinkhole. The Village asked citizens to avoid the area and use alternative routes for safety. The village also said they expect the road to reopen later this evening.
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