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01/18/2026

07/29/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.

The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early ’90s, making 10 consecutive All-Star teams and winning 9 straight Gold Glove awards.

On June 23, 1984, a national TV audience watched Sandberg hit a pair of game-tying home runs in the 9th and 10th innings off Cardinals closer and future Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter. Part of a magical Cubs Postseason run, the game is forever remembered in Chicago as “The Sandberg Game.” He went on to win the 1984 NL MVP Award.

Over 16 seasons, Sandberg slugged 282 home runs, 277 of which were as a second baseman, then a Major League record. He hit 25+ homers five times and stole 30+ bases five times.

Sandberg made his Major League debut with the Phillies in 1981 and later managed them for parts of three seasons.

On June 23, 2024, the 40th anniversary of his iconic moment, the Cubs unveiled a statue of Sandberg outside Wrigley Field.

Sandberg bravely battled cancer the last two years. He was 65.

02/06/2025

Virginia Halas McCaskey passes at 102 years old. She was the daughter of Hall of Fame team founder, George Halas. At the time of her death she was the principal owner of our Chicago Bears since 1983.

05/24/2022

Checkout some of the Chicago events happening in 2022

This Chicago events calendar will keep you busy all year with our guide to biggest festivals, concerts, parades, art shows and more.

09/04/2021

Cubs Win!!!! Cue song, pull out flag ....wait did they win?? ....yep...Cubs Win!!! Cue song again, pull out flag again!!! Got to fly our W twice in one game.

04/30/2021

Chicago Bears select QB Justin Fields with No. 11 pick in NFL draft after making deal with New York Giants - will it be worth it? Will it be enough?

12/25/2020

Confirmed: Santa is a Bears fan. 🥛🍪

12/21/2020

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/November-2020/Sandwich-City/The-10-Best-Sandwiches/

A highly opinionated ranking from the city's premier street-eats expert

12/10/2020

Did it hit 70 today??? It definitely was in the 60's in December in Chicago.