Chicago Fast Break

Chicago celebrates Paczki Day; This year’s Super Bowl is only the second over to go into overtime; Ride-hailing and delivery drivers plan to go on strike on Valentine’s Day.

Rising star Chicago Marathon winner Kelvin Kiptum dies in car crash; Kansas City wins Super Bowl in overtime, defeating 49ers 25-22; Beyoncé announces new album and drops 2 singles.

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Navy Pier to host first Valentine’s Day-themed fireworks show; Pace car for NASCAR street race unveiled at Chicago Auto Show.

Renderings for potential White Sox stadium in ‘The 78,’ reimagined 35th Street released; A look at the concept cars being showcased at this year’s Chicago Auto Show; Bears season ticket prices to rise significantly for the 2024 regular season.

Bears will get tax clarity for Arlington Heights property soon, commissioner’s office says; I-PASS stickers now available at Jewel; Chicago reveals winners of snowplow naming contest.

California battered by ‘potentially historic’ storm; 38 million covered by flood alerts; 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey; The anti-cruelty society is sending one of its own to the puppy bowl this year.

FAFSA changes lead to delay of financial aid info for students; Amazon announces AI shopping assistant called Rufus; The first modular homes have arrived in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

Formula 1 files trademark application for ‘Chicago Grand Prix’; Major changes to Metra ticketing set to begin this week; Navy Pier set to hold its first-ever Valentine’s Day fireworks.

Growing social media concerns claim Stanley cups have lead in them; Could Chicago’s famous ‘rat hole’ end up in a bar?; Cosmc’s saw twice as much traffic last month as a normal McDonald’s would.

Justin Timberlake announces 2024 world tour with Chicago date; Honor your ex this Valentine’s Day by naming a cockroach after them at the Brookfield Zoo; Latest Stanley sold out in 30 minutes.

Tax filing season is here; World’s largest cruise ship “Icon Of The Seas” set sail in Miami; A Chicago restaurant was just named the most romantic in the country.

The NFL’s final four teams have been determined; A new lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts alleges that charging more for nondairy milk could be considered discrimination; 2024 marks the year of the massive Midwest cicada brood.

New research reveals focus on long COVID-19 symptoms; White Sox considering move to South Loop’s “The 78”; Janet Jackson and Nelly to perform together in town.