It took just 2 hours, 40 minutes for the Iowa Cubs to defeat the Las Vegas 51s 5-4 at stately Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon.

CHICAGO - Together, they have started more than 1,000 games and spent a total of 40 seasons in the big leagues. Among active players, they rank No. 3 and No. 5 in career wins. One of them is 7 years younger than his general manager. The other is 2 years older.

SEATTLE, Aug. 11 (UPI) — Kenji Johjima stroked a two-run home run and Russell Branyan had a solo shot Monday in the Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.

U.S. Olympic Committee leaders have reiterated their support for Chicago’s bid to land the 2016 Olympics, saying it is the federation’s …

CHICAGO, Aug. 10 (UPI) — U.S. officials say they arrested a Chicago building inspector Monday on charges of allegedly accepting a $1,000 bribe.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was charged with attacking a cab driver in his hometown Sunday, a beating that police said was triggered when the driver did not have 20 cents in change to give the player and his cousin.

Rockford native Shawn Ryan, who created the iconic cop drama “The Shield,” has lined up a new TV project that delves into the world of police and politics in Chicago.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago took a Dogg walk on the wild side on Sunday when rock legend Lou Reed and rapper Snoop Dogg took the stage at opposite ends of the Lollapalooza music festival.

HOUSTON, Aug. 9 (UPI) — A penalty kick by Stuart Holden in the 83rd minute lifted the Houston Dynamo to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Fire Sunday.