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Bears vs. Chiefs at Arrowhead: Come on, feel the noise

May 10, 2019 at 11:41 a.m.

Donald Miralle/Getty The Bears' matchups vs. AFC West opponents take the team to Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, where they meet the Chiefs on Sunday. In debates over toughest stadiums to...

Moneyball, anyone? How Cubs rank in advanced sabermetric stats

May 15, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.

Woven into the Cubs' success this season is talk of "The Plan," the club's blueprint for the future. Problem is, beyond broad strokes, it's next to impossible to figure out...

Flag-by-flag look at Wrigley Field (graphic)

June 16, 2018 at 2:25 p.m.

Foul Poles Pinstriped flags represent retired uniform numbers, worn by six of the greatest Cubs players. Left foul pole #14, Ernie Banks; #10, Ron Santo; #31, Fergie Jenkins Left-field roof...

How many diesel Volkswagens are in Illinois? (interactive map)

March 30, 2019 at 7:39 a.m.

German automaker Volkswagen has admitted that more than 11 million vehicles worldwide have been programmed to falsify emissions testing results. The company announced it has set aside $7.3 billion to...

Bolivia President Evo Morales places a traditional Bolivian hat on Pope Francis' head during the second World Meeting of Popular Movements in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on July 9, 2015.

Where Pope Francis will stop on his U.S. tour (itinerary)

August 21, 2019 at 5:52 p.m.

Pope Francis has a busy 5½ days in the United States with high-profile addresses (Congress and the United Nations), church functions, a World Meeting of Families and other events with...

How much are the Bears worth? Team’s $2.45 billion is 8th in NFL (database)

May 10, 2019 at 11:32 a.m.

This is the 18th year that Forbes has compiled valuations of NFL teams. Some teams consistently rank high up the list (Cowboys ranked first the last 9 consecutive years), while...

Quarter-mile field of dreams: Vintage dragsters take off at Great Lakes Dragaway this weekend

June 1, 2019 at 1:45 a.m.

A nostalgic gem of a drag strip nestled in the middle of farmland hosts this weekend's Time Machine Nationals, two days of racing where drag-enthusiasts from the midwest gather to...

Byrne Interchange construction: Closings and detours (maps)

June 15, 2018 at 12:13 p.m.

Starting Wednesday night, the inbound Kennedy Ramp to inbound Congress Parkway will be closed and remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday. The closure is in advance of this weekend's closures...

The Navy Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets over North Avenue Beach during rehearsals Aug. 14, 2015, for the Air & Water Show in Chicago.

Chicago Air & Water Show Guide: Where to watch, what to see

May 22, 2019 at 5:04 p.m.

The Blue Angels return in their headline role in the 2015 Chicago Air & Water Show downtown along the lakefront this weekend. Of the 17 performers (five military and 11...

All about dragonflies (infographics)

June 15, 2018 at 11:33 a.m.

Dragonflies are predatory insects with long bodies and two narrow pairs of intricately veined wings. They are strong and have bulging eyes that wrap around most of the head for...

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