A Fresh Gust for the Windy City
The latest sports coverage from Chicago and Chicagoland.
Private schools swept all four matchups against public schools in Class 4A sectional finals on Friday, positioning themselves for a potentially historic state tournament appearance, according to rankings released by a local sports journalist.
St. Patrick dominated longtime rival Notre Dame 57-26 Wednesday night in a Class 4A regional semifinal that showcased one of Illinois high school basketball's most intense rivalries, according to game reports.
Burlington Central overcame a rocky end to the regular season to deliver its best performance of the year Tuesday night, defeating Geneva 62-58 in a Class 3A regional semifinal at Rocket Hill.
Chicago shattered a 100-year-old weather record on Presidents Day as temperatures soared to 65 degrees, prompting residents to flock outdoors for activities typically reserved for warmer months.
Indiana lawmakers say any financial agreement for a Bears stadium in northwest Indiana must be finalized before the legislative session ends Feb. 27.
Mount Carmel, Marmion and other local schools prepare for make-or-break sectional tournaments this weekend with state championships on the line.
Three friends conquered all CTA stations in under 9 hours during a November snowstorm, earning an official Guinness World Record for Chicago transit.