Suburban Chicago man wins $800K in sports bets, but casinos won't pay. Who was in the right?

CBS Chicago (Sports) 4/25 3:20A Suzanne Le Mignot

This is the fascinating tale of a twentysomething suburban Chicago man who won $800,000 in sports bets, which he traveled as far as Iowa to place. When it came time to cash in, the casinos refused. Thomas McPeek, 24, shares a home with his...

Bears Draft Picks 2025: Who Chicago got on Day 1, and what to expect on Day 2

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/25 3:03A NBC Chicago Staff

One pick down, six more to go.

Chicago Bears' 2nd round picks, and who they might select

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/24 7:59P NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears used their first-round pick on a tight end, but with two second-round picks, who could be on their radar Friday?

Who should the Bears draft as first round action begins Thursday

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/24 8:32A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears have addressed many needs in the offseason, but they’ll have a chance to take a big swing in the NFL Draft Thursday.

Significant step taken as Bears reconsider Arlington Heights for new stadium

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/22 7:55A Lexi Sutter and NBC Chicago Staf

Arlington Heights officials are once again pushing for a plan that could bring the Chicago Bears to the northwest suburb -- and they've reached a significant step in that process.

Here are the Bears' draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/21 6:34A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears have had an active offseason, but they’ll kick things into another gear during the 2025 NFL Draft.

White Sox designate Mike Clevinger for assignment in roster shake-up

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/16 9:16A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago White Sox have designated pitcher Mike Clevinger for assignment and have selected pitcher Steve Wilson’s contract.

When do the Savannah Bananas play in Chicago, and how can you watch the game?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/16 8:31A James Neveau

The world-famous Savannah Bananas will be playing in Chicago for the first time this summer, and fans will have an opportunity to catch all the action.

White Sox add new theme nights, including Juneteenth party, Barbie jersey giveaway and "Seinfeld...

CBS Chicago (Sports) 4/16 6:38A Eric Henderson

The Chicago White Sox have announced a slate of new theme nights and special promotions for the 2025 season, and they include a special Juneteenth day party, a Pokemon Go T-shirt giveaway and a special Seinfeld-referencing bobblehead at the Rate....

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele out for rest of 2025 season: Reports

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/13 11:07A James Neveau

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele will miss the rest of the season, according to multiple reports.

Garrett Crochet no-hitter attempt is broken up in storybook fashion

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/13 10:14A NBC Chicago Staff

Garrett Crochet made his first career start against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, and came extremely close to making history.

Cubs make history with epic blowout win over Dodgers

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/13 3:15A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs pummeled the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night, but it was the scale of the victory that was one for the history books.

95-year-old Bulls fan attends her first game during Fan Appreciation Night at United Center

CBS Chicago (Sports) 4/12 5:21A Jeramie Bizzle

A lifelong Chicago Bulls fan attended her first game for the team during Friday's Fan Appreciation Night at the United Center. Ida Polcyn, 95, a native Chicagoan, cheered on the team as they won their...

Limited tee times for Wrigley Field golf experience still available

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/10 7:50A NBC Chicago Staff

Chicago Cubs fans can experience Wrigley Field in a unique way this spring as Upper Deck Golf returns to the Friendly Confines.

Justin Steele headed to injured list for Cubs, multiple reports say

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/9 5:48A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have had a lot of good injury luck to start the season, but it has run out as Justin Steele is reportedly headed to the injured list.