Summer concerts are back and booming in the Chicago area Here’s our guide to music events in the coming months. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023
In United Center show, Depeche Mode proves they still have plenty to give musically The song platter was a well-constructed, fan dream set that pulled from every era, and like any good Depeche Mode album, moved the crowd through a range of emotions, Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2023
Sixers blow past Chicago Bulls in 116-91 win, but Joel Embiid leaves with calf tightness CHICAGO — A sarcastic cheer ripped through the United Center crowd when Nikola Vucevic sank a free throw nearly four minutes into Wednesday’s first quarter. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 23, 2023
United Center concessions workers get a pension and wage hikes in new deal Unite Here Local 1 said 98% of those voting ratified the agreement with Levy, the West Side arena’s concessions contractor. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023
United Center’s concessions workers reach tentative deal If ratified by members of Unite Here Local 1, the new contract would end the threat of a strike at the West Side arena. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023
Big Ten Network’s Andy Katz plays role of swingman as broadcaster Hopefully, the Big Ten tournament this weekend at the United Center will be void of news events. But if one happens, it’s good to have Katz there. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023
Another strike possible at Chicago's United Center ahead of Big Ten Tournament CHICAGO -- Concessions workers at the United Center could walk off the job again this week as the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament gets underway Wednesday. Chicago Tribune · Mar 8, 2023
No union deal yet at United Center as Big Ten tournament starts Concessions workers represented by Unite Here Local 1 are bargaining with Levy, part of Compass Group. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023
Fred Hoiberg returns to the United Center with Huskers team in search of some March magic Nebraska is playing for its first NCAA tournament bid since 2014. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023
Big Ten tournament is Purdue’s to lose — and don’t be surprised when that happens Snip or slip? Here are the chances of each team, in order of seeding, to cut down the nets at the United Center. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023
Paul Sullivan: The only sure thing in this week’s Big Ten tournament at the United Center is unpredictability CHICAGO — It was only a year ago that Boo Buie and Northwestern watched Iowa set a slew of Big Ten tournament scoring records in a 112-76 second-round rout in Indianapolis. Chicago Tribune · Mar 7, 2023
United Center concessions workers in 1-day walkout Sunday’s job action by members of Unite Here Local 1 comes as the venue approaches the five-day Big Ten men’s basketball tournament. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
Blackhawks fans sad to see end of Kane era, but hope he lifts another trophy: ‘We wish him all the happiness’ Fans reacting to Patrick Kane’s trade to the Rangers wrote chalk tributes to the longtime Blackhawk on a giant number 88 outside the United Center on Thursday. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Wu-Tang Clan, Nas co-headlining tour includes Chicago date The hip-hop icons’ N.Y. State of Mind tour arrives Oct. 8 at the United Center. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023 Knights drop point in playoff race as Blackhawks rally in shootout Left wing Tyler Johnson scored in a shootout and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Golden Knights 3-2 at United Center on Tuesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023 Talks yield no deal, strike still looms at the United Center Members of Unite Here Local 1 are bargaining with concession operator Levy.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023 Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band among Windy City Smokeout headliners for 2023 fest This year marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, which will run July 13-16 at the United Center.
Chicago Tribune · Feb 9, 2023 Windy City Smokeout headliners include Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan and Zac Brown Band CHICAGO — Windy City Smokeout has announced its music lineup for this coming July, with headliners including Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan and Zac Brown Band. The four-day festival devoted to country bands and barbecue will be back outside of the United Center July 13-16. Tickets are on sale…
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023 United Center concessions workers authorize strike The labor dispute hits during a busy time on the West Side arena’s calendar, with a strike potentially affecting 700 employees.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 24, 2023 Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Winning streak extended to 3 vs. Atlanta Hawks ahead of a 3-game trip vs. sub-.500 teams CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls stayed streaky with a 111-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at the United Center, their third consecutive victory bookending their Paris trip last week.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2023 PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 124-110 win over the Bulls Here are some of the best photos from the Thunder's 124-110 win over the Bulls on Friday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023 Bulls lose third consecutive game, this one to Thunder With DeMar DeRozan missing another game with a strained quadriceps, the Zach LaVine-led Bulls once again failed to deliver, losing 124-110 on Friday at the United Center.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023 NCT 127 Chicago show a homecoming for member Johnny Suh The K-pop group kicks off a brief U.S. tour at the United Center with Glenbrook North High School alum in tow.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023 The ice-ing on the cake for little boy who has overcome leukemia Six-year-old Luca Bear Bish got to hang out with Patrick Kane and the rest of the Blackhawks team Friday at the United Center.
Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023 Lightning strike late to open road trip with win in Chicago CHICAGO — Opening their three-game road trip Tuesday night against the league’s worst team, the Lightning had plenty of opportunities to pull away from the Blackhawks at the United Center, but found themselves going into the final period of regulation still deadlocked at 1.