Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
Last year’s rainy Chicago Street Race was a slapstick riot. It's time for some NASCAR substance.

Civic boosterism can’t be the fuel for a successful event.

pride
  • by david hall
Trimmed and tightened Pride Parade is as jubilant as ever: 'It's still Pride'

Mayor Brandon Johnson waved a Pride flag and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas twirled a baton. The route was shortened and fewer floats were admitted this year, but that didn't take away from the fun.

crime
  • by david hall
Teen charged with murder in death of retired Chicago cop yelled 'freeze,' grabbed him before firing: prosecutors

Marquan Jones, 17, was ordered held in custody while awaiting trial in the slaying of Larry Neuman in West Garfield Park. Another teen, Lazarious Watt, was arrested last week, charged and is also being held pending trial.

sports
  • by david hall
Competitive eating's biggest rivalry finds new home on Labor Day

Bet on it: After Nathan’s dispute for July 4th meeting, Chestnut will renew rivalry with Kobayashi in September hot dot-eating contest