Vikings qualify for third straight state playoff but see rally fall short.
Thousands of Chicagoans will begin playing beach volleyball next week.
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The Cubs are preparing for a playoff run, and the Bears are ready to start a new season. Which team will disappoint fans most?
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Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Logan Square Auditorium
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The Chicago Bears backup QB and girlfriend Jess Gysin, who have been together since 2012, wed in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Hundreds of friends, fans and well-wishers gathered at Highland Park’s Centennial Ice Arena to cheer him on during his performance Friday.
The team brought the Stanley Cup to Washington D.C. this week and earned praise from the president.
Witness his inspiring trip over the finish line at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Who was the difference maker?
Security changes this year will affect runners as well as spectators.
Chicago's second unit praised with getting Bulls back on track against Memphis.
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The teams will play each other for the first time in nine years.
Now the question is when the sign will be erected. The Cubs say if negotiations with the Wrigley rooftop owners remains a stalemate, it could be sooner than you think.
The ballpark upgrades, hotel, triangle plaza and more have all been given the green light, just one day after approval by the Zoning Committee.
Every year, Hockey Hall of Fame employees travel with the Stanley Cup to make sure it remains safe. Mike Bolt has been doing it for 14 years. He talked to Patch Tuesday about 2010 vs. 2013, and more.
Teams will play during the weekend at Winnemac Park.
Millions turned out Friday for the 2013 Stanley Cup Winning Chicago Blackhawks in what was a show of adoration that will surely go down in history.
We've got the parade route, public transportation information, the weather forecast and more to help you plan for Friday's Chicago Blackhawks rally.
The most famous trophy in sports is touring around the city. Find out how to catch it and also, get the preliminary parade details.
In six games, the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins to become Stanley Cup Champions. Watch fans celebrate in the city after the 3-2 victory Monday night.