The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Bulls officially land Torrey Craig on steal of a contract

The Chicago Bulls signed Torrey Craig for a steal of a contract.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

Olin Kreutz returning to The Score as Bears, NFL analyst

The former Bears center, who hasn’t appeared on a Chicago outlet since being fired at CHGO Sports for grabbing the neck of a colleague, will co-host the station’s Bears pregame and postgame shows.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Javon Freeman-Liberty receives perfect grade for Bulls’ summer league

Chicago Bulls Summer League standout Javon Freeman-Liberty received a perfect grade for his performance in Summer League.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023

Shane van Gisbergen to return to NASCAR at Indianapolis

Van Gisbergen made his NASCAR Cup debut at Chicago earlier this month on the streets of Chicago. After starting third, he was able to win on debut after a dramatic late-race charge to the front.

Autosport · Jul 20, 2023

Backstory: Rep. Jayapal’s slam on Israel came as she tried to take heat off Rep. Schakowsky at Netroots Nation conference in Chicago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal set off an uproar when she said that Israel is a ‘racist nation,’ speaking to try to take heat off Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters at last week’s Netroots Nation convention.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

As 2nd Northwestern football hazing suit is filed, Fitzgerald’s attorney asks: Where’s the evidence? Meanwhile, other sports under scrutiny.

CHICAGO — Allegations of hazing at Northwestern University spread Wednesday, as a second lawsuit was filed, former football players denounced the practice, and attorneys claimed that baseball, softball and volleyball players were victimized as well.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 20, 2023

Pinking out: Barbie events pop up across Chicago

At brunch spots, art studios, libraries and tea rooms, Barbie mania is taking over to coincide with the movie premiere.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Shane van Gisbergen to run NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis

Van Gisbergen, 34, made his NASCAR Cup debut at Chicago earlier this month on the streets of Chicago. After starting third, he was able to win on debut after a dramatic late-race charge to the front. No driver had managed to accomplish such a feat at the top level of…

Motorsport · Jul 19, 2023

Bulls star DeMar DeRozan ‘made his season debut’ in The Drew League

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan just made his season debut in The Drew League.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

Things to do in Chicago July 20-26: The Mix

Beyonce in concert, Pitchfork music festival and a Taste of Lincoln Avenue are among the cool things to check out in the week ahead in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023