Today in Chicago History: First Earth Day celebrated with Civic Center rally

1970: As the first Earth Day was observed in the United States, Illinois Attorney General William Scott told a rally at the Civic Center (now Daley) Plaza that he planned to sue the city of Milwaukee for polluting Lake Michigan.

Vote expected on Chicago Bears stadium bill ahead of key meeting with NFL stadium committee

It could be a big week in the Chicago Bears stadium saga. The clock is winding down for the Bears and the two contending sites for their new stadium —Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana — as Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield.

Chicago White Sox sluggers hit back-to-back-to-back home runs — for the 1st time in 6 years — in 11-5 win

PHOENIX — Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami demolished a second-inning offering from Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly for a 426-foot solo home run to right field. Miguel Vargas then hit a liner that got over the left-field wall for back-to-back home runs.
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The Chicago Bulls anchored their future to Billy Donovan. What happens now that he left?

The Chicago Bulls must do this on their own. For six years, Billy Donovan was the team’s central source of clarity. While the front office run by Artūras Karnišovas struggled with communication and decisiveness, Donovan shouldered the main ...

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley suffers stroke, family says

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is recovering after suffering a stroke in recent days, his family says. Daley, who served six terms as Chicago mayor from 1989 to 2011, has dealt with assorted neurological issues in the past, but his family says he is doing speech therapy and expected to be okay after suffering a minor stroke.

Chicago Public Schools declare May 1 a 'day of civil action' for students

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union designated May 1 as a day of civil action to help students join civic engagement events outside campus.

Courtney Vandersloot Addresses Angel Reese Incident After Chicago Sky Trade

Two-time WNBA champion Courtney Vandersloot has been with the Chicago Sky long before Angel Reese joined the team as a rookie in 2024. Reese has now moved on after her trade to the Atlanta Dream, but Vandersloot is still standing with Chicago.

Chicago’s Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms

Along with convincing the average consumer that a homegrown tomato is far superior to supermarket ones, Bob Zeni is hoping to help home gardeners cultivate plants using techniques that limit their carbon footprint.