Chicago
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Council drops background-check requirement for ride-hailing companies
Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - The state of Colorado accused Uber this week of placing passengers in "extreme jeopardy" - and slapped the ride-hailing giant with a nearly $9 million fine for allowing...
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Where does Bulls' Markkanen rank amongst rookies?Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - While there's plenty of competition for the title of best rookie in the NBA's 2017 draft class, no one is going to argue the identity of the most hyped rookie. That woul...
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Outlook on Chicago Bears' Floyd's knee positive, for nowNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Considering the alternatives, the news on outside linebacker Leonard Floyd's right knee injury is positive - for now. The 2016 ninth overall draft pick is second on the ...
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Council approves Emanuel's $8.6 billion budget
Nov 20, 2017 12:00 am - After the most tranquil budget season of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's tenure, the Chicago City Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 2018 spending plan balanced with high...
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Michael Jordan's shoes get record $55,000 at auctionNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - A customized pair of Nike Air Jordan shoes worn by Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan in 1986 were auctioned for $55,000, a record for the iconic style. Heritage Auction...
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Chicago Bears LB Floyd's season could be overNov 19, 2017 1:45 pm - In an upside-down Bears world, No. 1 draft picks collided. If it didn't make for chaos, with Leonard Floyd laying wounded on the field while Kyle Fuller sprinted to the ...
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Lurie recognized for approach to managing pain in children
Nov 19, 2017 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago children's hospital has been recognized for its approach to relieving patients' pain. Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospita...
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Markkanen shines, but Bulls can't execute late in loss to SunsNov 19, 2017 12:00 am - The Bulls seemed excited to be playing the NBA's worst defensive team on Sunday. They piled up 37 points in a fast-moving first quarter against the Phoenix Suns. As the ...
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Bears come up short, Lions win 27-24Nov 19, 2017 12:00 am - Bears rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky nearly led a miraculous comeback in the final seconds but, in the end, the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Lions was typical. Lions quar...
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Chicago Bears coach Fox on Barth's missed FG: 'We will evaluate it'Nov 19, 2017 12:00 am - After the 27-24 loss to the Lions, Bears coach John Fox did not offer a vote of confidence when asked about Connor Barth's missed field-goal attempt from 46 yards out in...