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Joey Logano calls on NASCAR to fine Ross Chastain after Chicago wreck: ‘It’s typical Ross’
One of the most heated moments during the Chicago street race came when Ross Chastain got into Joey Logano in what appeared to be a bit of retaliation. Chastain seemed to think Logano had been the one to slide him into the tire barriers at one...

Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman exchange words after incident during Chicago Street Race
Everyone saw Bubba Wallace and Alex Bowman get into each other on the track during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Everyone was expecting an intense confrontation after, too. So, why didn’t that happen? It appears that the “beef” between these two...

Arby’s fires shots at Bubba Wallace, McDonald’s after NASCAR Chicago Street Race spin
Arby’s took a shot at Bubba Wallace and McDonald’s during the NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Race. On X/Twitter, Arby’s shared a photo of Wallace’s 23 McDonald’s Toyota spinning earlier in the race in front of Arby’s signage. “He had to do a...

John Deere Classic leaderboard, TV channel, odds for Round 3
There weren't as many fireworks as one might think on July 4 for Round 2 of the 2025 John Deere Classic. Silvis, Illinois, was probably well lit up in the evening after scores from Day 2 cooled a bit compared to Round 1. Doug Ghim remains the...

Last NASCAR Chicago Street Race wraps up in Grant Park
By Sara Machi Updated on: July 6, 2025 / 6:09 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Last NASCAR Chicago Street Race held in Grant Park Last NASCAR Chicago Street Race held in Grant Park 01:38 The checkered flag has been waved for potentially the last NASCAR Street...

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3 Insane Guitar Solos That Prove Chicago’s Terry Kath Was Massively Underrated
Chicago was really a band to experience. And Terry Kath, the band’s guitarist, was something else entirely to behold. He’s by far one of the most underrated guitarists of the 20th century. He was stellar at lead guitar, killer at solos, and a...

Jake Lockett’s Marriage Sparks Chicago Fire Speculation
In a surprising twist, Chicago Fire star Jake Lockett, known for his compelling portrayal of Sam Carver, has recently tied the knot. This news comes at a time when fans are buzzing about what the future holds for his character on the beloved One...

NASCAR throws caution at the Chicago Cup race to let an ambulance pass
NASCAR threw an unusual caution on the streets of Chicago on Sunday. The yellow flag was out to allow an ambulance to use the street circuit to attend to a fan who needed medical attention. The caution was thrown on lap 60 just after Shane van...

Brad Keselowski reacts as his Chicago race ends prematurely after wreck
Brad Keselowski exited the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicago Street early due to what seemed an inevitable crash on Sunday, July 6. The #6 RFK Racing driver told NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass he tried to avoid the wreck, but several cars swarmed him...

"Individual awards are team awards" - Angel Reese reflects on 2nd All-Star nod as Chicago Sky teammates erupt in celebration at practice
Angel Reese earned her second consecutive All-Star nomination on Sunday as the WNBA announced the list of reserves for the All-Star Game later this month. A wholesome video of the Chicago Sky players celebrating Reese's selection made rounds on...

“I still think we’re OK”: Kyle Larson’s key Chicago exchange with Cliff Daniels comes to surface
A key interaction between Kyle Larson and his crew chief, Cliff Daniels, during the Chicago race centred around strategy was reported by Jeff Gluck on X. The Hendrick Motorsports star asked Daniels if he should have pitted. Larson questioned...

“Nobody wants this garbage”: Fans react as NASCAR tests its EV prototype on the streets of Chicago
NASCAR recently tested its ABB-backed EV prototype over the weekend on Chicago Street Course before the Xfinity Loop 110. The series has also run demonstration laps last season and this year, David Ragan, Rajah Caruth and Brent Crews completed...

“Typical rush hour Chicago traffic”: NASCAR fans react as Carson Hocevar causes major mid-race pileup
Carson Hocevar caused quite the traffic pile-up during lap 4 of the 2025 Chicago Street Race in the NASCAR Cup Series, according to some fans online. Hocevar spun his #77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet after hitting two walls on the street course....

Columbia hosts viewing party for NASCAR Chicago Street Race
As race cars roared past in the Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series race, about 40 people gathered at Columbia’s 618 S. Michigan Ave. building, leaning against windows to catch the blur of color and speed below. The viewing party offered a front-row...

How to watch today’s Cubs vs. Cardinals finale: Time, TV channel, free live stream
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals play the rubber match and the finale of a three-game series finale Sunday night at Wrigley Field. The game is scheduled to start at 6:10 p.m. ET (5:10 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on ESPN and streaming...
Alvin Kamara took a first-pitch mulligan in Chicago on Saturday
Alvin Kamara got a mulligan. And he made the most of it. Via MLB.com, the Saints running back threw out the first pitch for Saturday’s game between the Cardinals and the Cubs. He didn’t like his first attempt at the first pitch, which was in the...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:40 p.m. EDT
The Kevin Durant trade to Houston sees seven teams involved in the record-setting deal Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets is official and officially record-setting. The deal got approved by the NBA on Sunday as part of a complicated...

Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx Prediction and Betting Tips - July 6 | 2025 WNBA season
The Chicago Sky head to Target Center to face the Minnesota Lynx in one of two WNBA games scheduled for Sunday. This will be the first Sky-Lynx matchup of the regular season; the teams played two games against each other during the preseason,...
Who’s Out? Who’s In? TV’s Major Casting Moves for Fall (and Beyond!)
Your favorite TV shows may look a bit different when they return, thanks to new names on the call sheets and some conspicuous absences. For instance, Fire Country, Chicago Fire, Emily in Paris and Wednesday all will be missing familiar faces when...