The Highland Park City Council voted down the idea proposed by the owner of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's former mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, to turn the house into a museum. Jordan's home has long been iconic. As described in a 2024 real estate listing on Zillow, the 7.4-acre estate features nine bedro...

With a net draped around his neck at the Toyota Center after Illinois' 71-59, come-from-behind win over Iowa in the Elite Eight on Saturday, Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood thought about the moment. "When you're a kid, you dream about this. You see it, you get home, and you watch it. I was the kid who stayed ...

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The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 Chicago, returns to McCormick Place for its 2026 convention. The three-day event brings back the latest from the world of fandom and pop culture from celebrities, collectable merchandise, and some exclusive items to the convention from multiple vendors on a packed showr...

South Side philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson has announced another gas giveaway on April 4. Wilson, who says this is his 20th giveaway, spent $200,000 for free gas and an upcoming grocery giveaway. The initiative is first-come, first serve and people will receive $35 in free gas beginning at 7 a.m. In 2022, he held a si...

Route 66 now has a new starting point, right at Navy Pier in Chicago. The all-American interstate starts in the Midwest and ends in the west, at Santa Monica Pier! Route 66 is turning a century-old. It's the road that once promised opportunity, adventure, and new beginnings. Route 66, also known as the "Mother Roa...

Cubs Opening Day The 2026 MLB season begins on Thursday, with the Chicago Cubs opening the year at the Friendly Confines against the Washington Nationals. The game is scheduled for a 1:20 P.M. first pitch. Here's what to know about the Cubs' Opening Day roster, starter and more as the Northsiders open the 2026 season a...

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...