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Chicago coach fined 10K for criticizing officials

The NHL fined Chicago coach Joel Quenneville $10,000 on Thursday for criticizing officials following the Blackhawks’ overtime loss to the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night.

Coyotes’ Raffi Torres suspended indefinitely

Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres was suspended indefinitely Wednesday for a hit that knocked Chicago’s Marian Hossa out of Game 3 in the teams’ opening-round playoff series.

Coyotes, Blackhawks meet for Game 3 in Chicago

After earning a split in the first two games in Arizona, the sixth-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will try to take their first lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals when they host the Phoenix Coyotes in tonight’s Game 3...

Heat’s road struggles continue in Chicago

Before the game, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra sounded hopeful when he said one game, one important victory, could reverse the Heat’s recent struggles. That victory did not happen on Friday against the Bulls. Maybe Friday’s home...

Chicago baseball just might be fun in ’12

Chicago’s respective baseball seasons don’t have to be dreary. Fascinating might be a stretch but interesting is a definite possibility. April promises to be compelling merely for curiosity sake.

Chicago Bears RB Marion Barber says he’s retiring

Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber has told the team’s website he plans to retire. His decision comes one day after Michael Bush signed a four-year, $14 million contract to be part of a backfield that includes disgruntled Pro Bowl...

Jason Campbell Joins Chicago Bears On 1-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears, who had one of the worst passing offenses after Jay Cutler was lost for the 2011 season, have made an effort to address their depth with the signing of free-agent quarterback Jason Campbell to a one-year deal. Campbell was...

Chicago area racks up most public corruption convictions

The Chicago area logged the most public corruption convictions of any federal jurisdiction in the United States during the past 36 years, according to a report released Wednesday by the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Chicago Auto Show Rich in Hybrid Concept Cars

The latest hybrid concept vehicles are among the top attractions for visitors this week in Chicago at the largest and longest-running auto show in North America. The public is welcome at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show from February 10-19 at McCormick...

Chicago Bears add Bates to coaching staff

The Chicago Bears have added Jeremy Bates to their offensive coaching staff. After replacing last year’s offensive coordinator Mike Martz with Mike Tice, the franchise had a vacancy at the quarterback coach position. The Chicago Bears decided...