MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. — Friends and family gathered for a final goodbye to Virginia Halas McCaskey Wednesday. The longtime owner and matriarch of the Chicago Bears passed away last week at the age of 102. A private funeral service was held at St Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect. McCaskey served as the owner of the Bears since her father and team founder George S. … [Read more...] about Funeral service held for Virginia McCaskey
Reports: Alex Bregman passes over Cubs, signs with Red Sox
CHICAGO (WGN) — After an offseason-long stalemate between agent Scott Boras and other teams around Major League Baseball, All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has passed over the North Siders to call Boston home for the foreseeable future. As reported by The Athletic's Chandler Rome, Bregman and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a 3-year deal worth $120 million. The … [Read more...] about Reports: Alex Bregman passes over Cubs, signs with Red Sox
Pistons set franchise record with 42-point halftime lead in 132-92 romp over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — Malik Beasley made seven 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Detroit Pistons built a franchise-record, 42-point halftime lead on the way to a 132-92 romp over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Detroit outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against Chicago on March 23, 1969. Beasley set a Detroit … [Read more...] about Pistons set franchise record with 42-point halftime lead in 132-92 romp over Bulls
‘It was a good life’: Chicagoland pays respects to the late Virginia Halas McCaskey
DES PLAINES, Ill. (WGN) — Leaders in the political, business and sports world joined Chicago Bears players and fans to pay respects to Virginia Halas McCaskey at a public visitation in the northwest suburbs Tuesday. A steady flow of fans and former Bears players made their way to Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines during a day-long public visitation for McCaskey. Former … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good life’: Chicagoland pays respects to the late Virginia Halas McCaskey
Cubs spring training: Shota Imanaga ready to help anchor starting rotation after spectacular rookie season
MESA, Ariz. — Old Man Winter has its icy grip on Chicagoland this week, but here's a warm reminder that summer is inching closer: Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to camp Monday. As spring training gets underway, the goal for the 2025 Cubs is simple: Make the postseason for the first time in a non-COVID-shortened season since 2018 and for the first time in any season … [Read more...] about Cubs spring training: Shota Imanaga ready to help anchor starting rotation after spectacular rookie season