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Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike
Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox and accuses the organization with which he played the bulk of his career of unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms. The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants. Thomas se...
Chicago suburb named No. 1 'best city' to live in the U.S.
The No. 1 "best" city to live in America is a Chicago suburb, according to a new ranking. School and community ratings and review site Niche released its "2026 Best Places to Live in America" report Tuesday, analyzing more than 230 cities and 18,000 locations nationwide. The rankings, editors said, ...
A dome over Soldier Field? Architect throws 'Hail Mary' to keep Bears in Chicago
The Chicago Bears' next home remains a subject of debate, but an architect has thrown a "Hail Mary" to keep the team at Soldier Field. Edward Peck has designed a dome that would be placed over Soldier Field, along with seating additions and a new entertainment district that would be located over DuSable Lake ...
Cubs unveil new food for 2026 season at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs and Levy unveiled their new food options Friday for the 2026 season. Of course you can still get a hot dog and a beer, but the new offerings are unique and featuring a variety of flavors. Two things that stood out during the media preview were new gluten-free food options and a build-your-own mac and c...
Illinois surges past VCU to advance to Sweet Sixteen
Saturday night was sweet for No. 3 Illinois, as it advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 76-55 win over No. 11 VCU in Greenville, South Carolina. The victory not only marked the second time in the last three years that the Illini have made the second weekend of the NCAA tournament, but it was also head coach Brad Underwood's...
Caleb Williams seeks trademark protection for "Iceman"
As George Costanza learned in his effort to be known as T-Bone, it's not easy to create your own nickname. That isn't stopping Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Williams has applied for multiple trademark protections as to the term "Iceman." A search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records shows that ...
White Sox unveil 2026 ballpark food menu
Baseball season is back in Chicago next week and fans are looking forward to more than just the crack of the bat. The Chicago White Sox plan to hit some home runs on the field and in the concession stands. Sure, there's still snow on the grass at Rate Field. But there's plenty of heat up in the suites, where the White...
Lollapalooza reveals full 2026 lineup
Lollapalooza has released the official 2026 lineup Tuesday for this summer's music festival. This year's fest will take over Chicago's Grant Park for four-days starting July 30 through Aug. 2. Headliners this year include Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, Jennie, The Smashing Pumpkins and The XX....
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