Arvid Soderblom earned his first NHL shutout, leading the Blackhawks to a 4-0 preseason win over Colorado on March 2, 2026.

The Chicago Bears plan to release linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, saving $15M, with the Titans, Raiders, and Giants interested in signing him.

DePaul University will close its Lincoln Park art museum by June 2026 due to financial struggles, repurposing the space for students while preserving its art collection.

Cubs' Tyler Austin sidelined months after knee surgery, hurting bench depth.

A Chicago bus-GMC crash injured at least 20, with 15 hospitalized.

Chicago began a 1.5% tax on off-premise liquor sales on March 1, 2026, replacing a per-gallon levy.

Eating a daily handful of pecans is linked to better heart health, according to a review of 50 studies.

Purdue faces Northwestern in a must-win game for Big Ten tournament hopes, with both teams fighting for March Madness positioning.

NBC affiliates in multiple cities launched a joint effort to boost public safety reporting and community engagement.

The Blackhawks lost 4-2 to the Predators on Feb. 27, 2026, despite Connor Bedard’s return and strong performance, as they squandered a lead and remained winless on the power play.