The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Charges pending against man who drove on Chicago NASCAR course: Police

The man allegedly drove through a barrier to get onto the track, which wasn’t in use at the time after the day’s second race was halted when lightning was spotted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023

Dick Biondi, Chicago’s definitive voice of Top 40 radio, dies at 90

Influential in advancing the careers of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, among many others, Biondi was the first disc jockey to play the Beatles on American radio

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023

PHOTOS: NASCAR descends on Chicago, Day 1 of the race

What does it look like when professional stock car racing takes over one of the largest cities in America? See for yourself.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023

The Black Crowes make the most of muggy Chicago day with greatest hits — albeit abbreviated — set for NASCAR festival

Like the JC Brooks Band earlier in the day, The Black Crowes started their set late and also cut it abruptly, only offering 40 minutes of the hour they had slated for their set.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023

Coach/GM James Wade leaves Sky at midseason to join Raptors coaching staff

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade resigned from the team Saturday to accept an assistant coaching position with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, leaving the WNBA franchise reeling in the midst of a rebuilding season.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023

Denny Hamlin wins pole for Grant Park 220

Hamlin’s time of 89.557 MPH topped the field for the fastest lap in qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023

NASCAR in Chicago gives fans thrills until the threat of lightning puts the brakes on things

“We were walking up and heard the noise of the cars,” said Jessie Mitchel, 42, who came with her friend Casar Ybarra. “We got goosebumps, and we’re not even into it.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023

NASCAR Cup Chicago: Hamlin snags pole, van Gisbergen takes third

Three-time Australian Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen (Trackhouse Racing) had posted the fastest average speed as all 10 cars took to the track in the last minute of Saturday’s final round of qualifying.

Autosport · Jul 1, 2023

Hamlin snags Chicago Cup pole ahead of Reddick and Van Gisbergen

Three-time Australian Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen had posted the fastest average speed as all 10 cars took to the track in the last minute of Saturday’s final round of qualifying.

Motorsport · Jul 1, 2023

NASCAR Cup Series drivers praise setup for 1st street race in downtown Chicago

The NASCAR Cup Series hits the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday at the end of a big weekend for the sport that includes concerts and other entertainment

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023