Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman says he has been terrible this season
“Obviously, I’ve been terrible this year.’’Clearly, Alex Bregman will get no dissenting votes from the folks who’ve take…
Cubs righty Jameson Taillon forced to leave game vs. Giants in 2nd inning with strained left hamstring
Well, cancel that reunion. We should’ve known it was too good to be true.On the verge of having a full complement of hea…
Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink
NEW YORK — “Schmigadoon!,” an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows, won the bes…
'Light at the end of the tunnel': National Cancer Survivors Day celebrated in Grant Park
Thousands gathered in Grant Park to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day and honor those who have beaten cancer, whil…
Man killed after fatal I-290 explosion in western suburbs identified
Authorities have identified the man who died in an explosion that led to an hours-long closure on I-290 in Westchester T…
Monday forecast: Wet start to the week ahead of 90-degree heat
Before the heat fully settles in, Monday will be a very wet start to the week. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to…
Jewell's Jems: Inside the connection between dental health and wellness
On Sunday’s edition of Jewell’s Jems on the WGN Weekend Morning News, Audree Lee shared insight into the connection betw…
Recent violence in Chicago sparks push for 'No Crime Weekend' campaign
It was a violent night across several Chicago neighborhoods, with 15 people shot between Saturday night and early Sunday…
When is Father's Day 2026? As late as possible
You still have some time to get your dad a new tie, some grilling equipment, or a new book of dad jokes.…
White Sox' nine-run inning outweighs rare shaky start from Davis Martin for win over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — The White Sox’ biggest inning of offense in three years made up for one of ace Davis Martin’s worst star…
St. Patrick football star David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame
David Folorunsho grew up playing soccer in Nigeria.Now he’s a centerpiece of Notre Dame football’s 2027 recruiting class…
UK broadens inquiry into former Prince Andrew
British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by th…
Northwestern women's lacrosse team beats Johns Hopkins to return to NCAA title game
Madison Taylor and Maddie Epke scored four goals apiece, and Northwestern’s women’s lacrosse team beat Johns Hopkins 16-…
Ditch the excessive screen: Endeavor Health doctor talks tips to improve brain health
Dr. Smita Patel discussed the negative impact of late-night screen time on the brain and provided tips to reduce screen …
Teen seriously injured in alleged Park Ridge attack, police seek surveillance footage
Park Ridge police are asking neighbors to check their doorbell and home surveillance cameras for possible suspects invol…
Holiday weekend offers mild temps, slight chance for showers
The holiday weekend opens Saturday cloudy and warmer than Friday, with a slight chance of evening showers.…
Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chief
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige has resigned from her position, the mayor’s office con…
Calumet City lays off 46 workers due to 'profound fiscal challenges'
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones announced on Friday the layoffs of 46 city workers due to "profound fiscal challenges.…
Stephen Colbert hosts series finale of ‘The Late Show’
Curse all those adoring celebrities, spoiling Stephen Colbert’s hopes for a low-key farewell!As he opened the final epis…
Taft beats Young to win Public League baseball title at Wrigley
Carlos Gonzalez has pitched in big games before.Four years ago, he played for Venezuela in the U15 Baseball World Cup.Bu…