1986: Walter Payton received two souvenir footballs in a 13-10 win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field — one for scoring his 100th rushing touchdown and the other for reaching 15,000 yards rushing. 1997: Future Hall of Famer catcher Carlton Fisk’s No. 72 became the ninth number retired by the Chicago White Sox.

CHICAGO (AP) — Dor Turgeman had a first-half goal and a second-half assist, Peyton Miller scored in his 50th MLS start, and the New England Revolution beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Sunday. New England (13-8-4) moved into sole possession of third place in the Eastern Conference with 43 points,

Despite low popularity ratings, Mr. Johnson said he wanted to double down on his progressive agenda and focus on improving life for working-class residents.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will make a special announcement on Sunday. He has not shared any details on what it's regarding.

There was a wide grin across tight end Colston Loveland’s face, steps from the exit of a jubilant Chicago Bears locker room after a hot, muggy affair at Bank of America Stadium. Loveland was ready to get moving for what was,

The Greater Chicago Food Depository and NORC at the University of Chicago surveyed Chicago residents this summer, finding that food insecurity is particularly pronounced on the city’s South Side.

Cooler air has arrived in Chicagoland, but warmer and stormier weather is ahead.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the Chicago area, stretching from the city to the south and southwest suburbs and in northwest Indiana, under a "marginal" or level one risk of severe weather. Heavy rain and gusty winds will be the biggest threat.

For now, 12 candidates are vying for the job and circulating nominating petitions in hopes of gathering the required 12,500 signatures to secure a place on the ballot. Candidates have until Oct. 26 to file their nominating petitions.