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Day: June 19, 2024
Donald Trump wasn’t going to stay in Milwaukee for the RNC, but at a Chicago hotel. Then reporters asked.
Trump has been on the defensive about his views on Milwaukee since news outlets reported that he called it a “horrible” city in a private meeting.
Column: Chicago Cubs and White Sox are testing the faith of their diehard fans
It’s starting to look like 2013, the last time both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox finished last in their divisions.
Will starting Chennedy Carter solve the Chicago Sky’s backcourt problem?
The Chicago Sky’s second-highest scorer is finally in the starting lineup, but the backcourt is still an area of concern amid a four-game losing skid.
‘He totally revamped the position.’ Get to know Chicago Bears rookie Tory Taylor.
Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods watched Tory Taylor for four years after recruiting him out of Australia and has many stories about the Chicago Bears punter’s development.
How Illinois — ‘a racing family’ — stands apart from other states for Black trainers, drivers and owners
The executive director of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association believes the Juneteenth holiday is the perfect time to celebrate the “huge contribution” that Black trainers, drivers and owners are making to the sport in Illinois.
Happy anniversary: Williams has Jordan, Sutcliffe to chase
Caleb Williams has Bears fans hopeful on the 40th anniversary of Rick Sutcliffe and Michael Jordan coming to Chicago.
Longest winning streaks in Chicago pro sports history
After noting the worst losing streaks in Chicago history, this week’s High Five looks at the longest winning streaks.
The 2023-24 Herald Cup: No. 3 IC Catholic Prep
IC Catholic Prep finished tied for third in the small school division of the Herald Cup standings for the 2023-24 school year.
Column: AI is coming for Hollywood
The looming threat of AI in Hollywood will arrive with all the subtlety of the Kool-Aid Man busting through a wall.