Tim Bannon

Thousands of runners participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 7, 2018.

The forecast for Sunday’s Chicago Marathon calls for cooler temperatures — but is that good for runners?

October 11, 2019 at 4:23 p.m.

It won't be Bear weather Sunday. It will be marathon weather. "Near ideal conditions," Dr. George Chiampas, the Chicago Marathon's medical director since 2007, said. "Runners who are looking to...

Chicago Marathon 2019: Course map, where to watch the race and how to avoid traffic congestion

October 11, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

The Chicago Marathon will take more than 45,000 participants through 29 city neighborhoods Sunday. It's the 42nd year of the 26.2-mile race, which begins and ends in Grant Park. Check...

Six decades ago, a devastating fire at Our Lady of the Angels School killed 92 children and three nuns. This year, <a href="https://bancodeprofissionais.com/news/ct-catholic-mission-chicago-marathon-20191008-equzeplv6zdmrcnznz37hdovdm-story.html" target="_blank">Sister Stephanie Baliga, center, is running the Chicago Marathon</a>, hoping to raise money to complete the renovations for the building that replaced the one lost in the fire.

Every person running the Chicago Marathon has a story. Here are some of the most powerful.

October 12, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

About 45,000 runners will work their way through 29 city neighborhoods Sunday, hoping to complete the Chicago Marathon. Some are running for charity; some are running their first marathon; some...

Exterior of Courthouse Place, also known as the old Cook County Criminal Court Building at 54 W. Hubbard St. in Chicago on Aug. 30, 2019. It was the site of the 1921 trial of the Chicago White Sox players charged with fixing the 1919 World Series.

1919 Black Sox: Take a tour of the local landmarks on the 100th anniversary of the scandal

October 9, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

Considering 100 years have passed since the Black Sox lost the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds, it's remarkable that so many vestiges of the dark saga remain. There...

Joe Girardi: 9 things to know about the Cubs managerial candidate, including the time he turned down Sammy Sosa’s boombox

October 4, 2019 at 11:50 p.m.

Joe Girardi said Tuesday that he is interested in the Cubs manager job. "When you look at managing in major-league baseball, there are only so many jobs," he told WSCR-AM...

Game action during a World Series game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Redland Field in Cincinnati in 1919. (MLB Photos/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox players conspired to throw the 1919 World Series. Here’s how the Tribune covered it.

May 20, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

There had been rumors and reports that the fix was in, and indeed the Chicago White Sox's performance was suspect.

Tony Romo on the 11th hole during the second round of the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort on Friday.

Bears Week 4 winners and losers: Tony Romo, TV anchor caught in pregame traffic, Bears throwback uniforms and more

September 30, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

Tony Romo made it after all. On Thursday, it looked as if Romo, CBS' top NFL analyst, might miss the Bears-Vikings game. Playing in the PGA Tour's Safeway Open on...

Manager Joe Maddon celebrates the 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Joe Maddon’s career by the numbers, including all those lineups and his colorful ejections

September 29, 2019 at 6:17 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and Joe Maddon parted ways Sunday. Here's a numerical look at his managerial career. $6 million Maddon's salary, tied with the Giants' Bruce Bochy as the highest...

The rain tarp comes out during a Cubs-Pirates game Wrigley Field in April.

If today’s Cubs-Cardinals game gets rained out, how could it be rescheduled? Well, that’s complicated.

September 22, 2019 at 2:53 p.m.

Today's forecast calls for rain — an 80-85% chance during the day and a 70-90% chance during the night. The Cubs-Cardinals game at Wrigley Field is scheduled for 1:20 p.m....

Joe Mansueto, the founder of Morningstar, has taken full ownership of the Chicago Fire.

Billionaire Joe Mansueto takes full ownership of the Chicago Fire

September 13, 2019 at 6:45 p.m.

The Chicago Fire have a new boss. Joe Mansueto, the billionaire chairman and founder of investment research firm Morningstar, has taken full ownership of the Major League Soccer team. Andrew...

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