1986: Hard Rock Cafe opened in Chicago. Mayor Harold Washington and Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon were among its first guests. TV host Oprah Winfrey attended the opening with Stedman Graham, ...

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction underscores the systemic problems in politics and government in the state Capitol.

Though Rod Blagojevich filed paperwork seeking a commutation during Trump’s first term, the former governor recently told WBEZ, “I never asked President Trump for a pardon. He just did it.” ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plan to raise big money by privatizing the state lottery raises equally big questions about how, and whether, the idea would work.

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years on federal corruption charges in 2011, although he recently was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Jurors in the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich are on break until Monday. ... FBI tapes: Blago talks Cubs, Sox and state money. wls. By ABC7. Wednesday, July 21, 2010. June 25, 2010 (CHICAGO) ...

As the Chicago Cubs get set for a massive weekend series against the Detroit Tigers, there is some concern about the team potentially being limited against the top contenders in the league.

More News: Chicago Cubs Should Seek Reunion With Nationals Pitcher Ahead of Trade Deadline Again, perhaps their ethos changes this year and they are more willing to trade some of their top guys.

The Cubs need to find a solution in their starting rotation following some struggles and injuries. ESPN's Jesse Rogers recently pitched quite the shocking idea on ESPN 1000 this morning.

CHICAGO — Anything that happens to Kyle Tucker is magnified, given his status as the No. 1 MLB free agent expected on the board next winter, and the high price the Chicago Cubs paid to acquire ...

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But the Cubs fell just short, falling 3-1 in a battle between first-place teams. ‘‘I counted five really nice defensive plays that they made to turn balls into outs, really,’’ manager ...