Chicago

IOC, USOC deal stokes talk of new Chicago Olympics bid

25 May 2012

The conversation about Chicago hosting a summer Olympics is rising from the ashes after one of the biggest hurdles to another U.S.-based games was overcome this week.

Wilma is Chicago's poster pet for dog licenses

25 May 2012

The Chicago City Clerk’s office today announced the winner of an online competition to let website visitors pick their favorite newly licensed dog — part of a push to register more canines in the city.

Potential All-Star Candidates for the 2012 Chicago Cubs: Fan’s Take

25 May 2012

As a Chicago Cubs enthusiast in his mid-20s, the one Midsummer Classic that I really cared about was the 2008 All-Star Game. This was the first season where I witnessed a team who was a legitimate World Series contender heading into July and throughout the regular season. The 2007 Cubs backed into the postseason with 85 victories in a weak division. The 2003 Cubs got hot at the right time.