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Bobby Hull, left, faces off with Cicero Town President Larry Dominick as Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz drops the puck during the dedication on Dec. 4, 2011, of Cicero's new Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink at Cicero Community Park at 34th and Laramie. The rink was built as part of a deal between Cicero and the Wirtz family, who built a distribution center for their liquor business nearby.

Bobby Hull, the Chicago Blackhawks’ legendary ‘Golden Jet’ and Hall of Famer, dies at 84

January 30, 2023 at 5:16 p.m.

Keeping up with Bobby Hull was one of the most arduous tasks ever presented in the NHL. The electrifying left wing for the Chicago Blackhawks — nicknamed "The Golden Jet"...

Michigan's Tyler Motte -- a fourth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2013 -- tries to score on Michigan State in the second period of an outdoor game at Soldier Field on February 7, 2015.

More NHL prospects are electing to play in college

August 19, 2019 at 8:51 a.m.

When Jahlil Okafor and the rest of college basketball's top prospects are drafted into the NBA this week, their amateur careers will be over. But many of this year's NHL...

What’s the most popular Hawks jersey?

June 15, 2018 at 7:44 p.m.

The Blackhawks kicked off their quest for a third Stanley Cup in six years Wednesday with a thrilling double-overtime win over Nashville. Superstar forward Patrick Kane returned to the ice...

The completed bleachers in left field before the Cubs-Mets game on May 11.

How will Wrigley changes affect the game itself?

August 19, 2019 at 8:20 a.m.

It's hard to know what baseball at Wrigley Field will look like this year, thanks to one of the busiest offseasons in recent Cubs history. It remains to be seen...

Marian Catholic grad Jamie Johnson (right) has led Lewis to its fourth NCAA tournament appearance in the past five years.

Lewis women’s basketball 3 wins from Division II national title

March 27, 2019 at 6:22 p.m.

Lewis University's women's basketball team fields a starting five that was once known for shared misfortune. "We have a bit of an ACL community here," shooting guard Jamie Johnson said....

Tyquone Greer reacts with teammate Kendrick Thompson as they play Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla., last month.

Year after shooting, former Chicago basketball player holds fast to dream

June 15, 2018 at 9:25 p.m.

One year ago this week, Tyquone Greer hit a stunning shot. What made his game-winning 3-pointer remarkable wasn't just that it sent his Orr Academy team to the Class 3A...

Nikola Mirotic continues to command bigger role in victory over Pacers

May 13, 2019 at 10:19 a.m.

Nikola Mirotic made it easy for the Bulls to forget all their recent turmoil Wednesday night. When the Bulls needed him most, the rookie forward led the team in scoring...

Maryland guard/forward Jake Layman (10) guards Michigan State forward Matt Costello (10) during the second half.

Penn State and Minnesota advance in Big Ten tournament

August 19, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

Nebraska fans were wearing red and talking smack. "Blow the whistle! Call 'em both ways!" one fan yelled at the officials. Coach Tim Miles and his players appreciated the vocal...

Derrick Rose takes some shots before the game.

Marc Gasol gets best of big brother Pau in Grizzlies’ win over Bulls

August 19, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

As kids in Barcelona, Pau Gasol would routinely beat Marc in games of one-on-one. This was to be expected: Pau is more than four years older, and Marc was just...

Tony Allen shows off Chicago grit with Grizzlies

August 19, 2019 at 8:12 a.m.

Like many high school players aspiring to go pro, Tony Allen was confident that his offensive prowess could carry him. Playing in the Chicago Public League, however, helped him realize...

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