The White Sox expect slugger Munetaka Murakami to miss up to a month with a strained right hamstring, general manager Chris Getz told the Sun-Times. The 26-year-old rookie sensation was injured Friday while beating out a double-play relay throw to …
Munetaka Murakami expected to miss four weeks with hamstring injury, White Sox GM tells Sun-Times Read MoreA United Airlines flight had to be diverted due to an “unruly passenger” shortly after leaving O’Hare International Airport on Friday night. United Airlines flight 2005, traveling from O’Hare to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, landed safely at the Dane County …
United flight from Chicago diverted to Wisconsin due to ‘unruly passenger’ Read MoreFrustrations are rising in the Sky (3-5) locker room. That’s what happens when you lose four straight at home after a 3-1 start to the season. Guards Rachel Banham and Sydney Taylor looked at a loss for words after Friday …
Frustrations mount for Sky during four-game skid Read MoreAs Buckingham Fountain put on its signature water show Saturday morning, Yale Sage relaxed in a green metal chair, tilting his face toward the sun as he listened to the cascading water. Sage was one of dozens of visitors lounging …
Visitors kick back and relax as Parisian chairs debut at Buckingham Fountain Read MoreA man died after being shot Friday night in Riverdale on the Far South Side. The 41 year old was in the 13000 block of South Ellis Avenue about 10 p.m. when someone approached him and fired shots, striking him …
Man fatally shot in Riverdale Read MoreLike his travel Saturday, infielder Jacob Gonzalez’s trip to the big leagues hasn’t been straightforward. On his 24th birthday, the former first-round pick was officially called up to the White Sox, taking the spot of the injured Munetaka Murakami. Before …
Bumpy trips end with White Sox for Jacob Gonzalez Read MoreIf you happened to walk by the intersection of North Milwaukee and West Belle Plaine avenues on Saturday afternoon, you may have heard a roaring, three-word chant. Frank the Tank! Frank the Tank! Frank the Tank! At least 1,000 people …
Winner downs nearly 9 dogs while competing at Windy City Hot Dog Fest Read MoreA man was found fatally shot Saturday in South Chicago. The man, age unknown, was discovered about 11:45 a.m. in the 8000 block of South Marquette Avenue with gunshot wounds to the side and chest, Chicago police said. He was …
Man shot, killed in South Chicago Read MoreA person was found dead in a garbage container Saturday afternoon in Austin. The person, a male whose age wasn’t known, was found unresponsive about 1:30 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Arthington Street, Chicago police said. He was …
Person found dead in garbage container in Austin Read MoreST. LOUIS – Wondering if Cubs pitchers have a side gig selling souvenirs at a ballpark near you? It’d be an interesting theory – if they weren’t giving them away for free. Fans in the outfield seats – including those …
Might Cubs’ ‘bothersome’ pitching trend of allowing most homers in baseball keep them from playoffs? Read MoreST. LOUIS — The Cubs are still waiting to see some slug, as they like to call it, from Alex Bregman. The Cubs third baseman came into play Saturday night with a nine-game hitting streak in which he is batting …
Alex Bregman’s bat starting to heat up, but Cubs want more slug Read MoreFormer Blackhawks forward Dennis Hull died Saturday at age 81, 3½ years after his brother, Bobby Hull. Bobby’s stardom and dramatics tended to overshadow Dennis during most of his career, but the younger brother nonetheless enjoyed a very successful NHL …
Dennis Hull, longtime Blackhawks forward and counterpart to brother Bobby, dies at 81 Read MoreST. LOUIS – This time, Pete Crow-Armstrong let his bat and his glove do the talking. The Cubs’ star center fielder grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons earlier this month, when he responded to a heckling White Sox fan …
Overrated? Pete Crow-Armstrong quiets Cardinals’ shirtless ‘Tarps Off’ fans with huge homer, sliding catch Read MoreST. LOUIS — On a night of exquisite defense, which winning pitcher Ben Brown never takes for granted, the incomparable Pete Crow-Armstrong shared the spotlight with an unexpected co-star. Take a bow, Seiya Suzuki. The Cubs’ right fielder made a …
Cubs, pitcher Ben Brown benefits from some great defense in win against Cardinals Read MoreMoon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions after 8 a.m. The “Blue” Moon in Sagittarius peaks at 3:45 a.m. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is an accident-prone day, so pay attention because …
Horoscope for Sunday, May 31, 2026 Read MoreAfter three years of non-compliance with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Illinois lawmakers have passed a measure that would fundamentally change how counties and taxing bodies in the state can recoup delinquent property taxes. For years, Illinois counties have …
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to help homeowners catch up with property taxes before losing their homes Read MoreVATICAN CITY — The Chicago delegation led by Mayor Brandon Johnson that met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican included a dozen leaders from various faith communities. They had a special request for the pope during their hour-long meeting …
Meeting Pope Leo was a humbling, deeply moving experience, say Chicago faith leaders Read MoreDEAR ABBY: We’re a same-sex couple, and my husband has never gotten along with my sister and her husband. The tension has grown over the 17 years they’ve known each other. I suspect my sister may feel competitive or even …
Dear Abby: My husband and my sister simply do not get along Read MoreCompared to other NHL organizations, the highs and lows of the Blackhawks‘ 100-year history uniquely correlate with the passage of their ownership through different hands. Although hockey fans take pride in the intensity of the spotlight on players and the …
Blackhawks’ 100 years of drama and dramatics Read MoreAn Illinois Tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others were hurt when they were hit by a driver while filling potholes on I-294 early Saturday, according to Illinois State Police. The three were making the repairs in the southbound …
Tollway worker killed, two others hurt while filling potholes on I-294 Read More