4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (378+ words) STICKNEY, Ill. (WLS) -- The future of racing at Hawthorne Race Course in south suburban Stickney is in jeopardy. The Illinois Racing Board suspended its harnesses racing license. In a letter sent Monday to Hawthorne's president and general manager, the state agency…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1202+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Retired NBA great Michael Jordan took the stand at the landmark NASCAR antitrust case and testified Friday that he has been a fan of the stock car series since he was a child, but felt he had little choice…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (816+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with the star power of Michael Jordan on hand as a jury of nine was seated to hear allegations that the stock car series is a monopolistic bully that leaves its…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (204+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of runners are getting ready for Sunday's Chicago Marathon and street closures for the big race are now in effect around Grant Park. About 53,000 runners from more than 130 countries will run through 29 neighborhoods for the Bank of…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (77+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you're in the market for an electric car or considering a hybrid, there's an opportunity to test them out at an upcoming event. Chicago Drives Electric is returning to Oakbrook Terrace next month. Several EV's from mainstream…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (373+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- NASCAR is coming off its most successful year in Chicago. Not only was the weather better, but the set-up and tear-down was the most efficient it has been. Now, it looks like they will be back for at…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (256+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The second half of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island continued with the racing division setting sail on Saturday from Navy Pier. With stormy skies looming, the 116th edition of the annual event drew thousands from near…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (343+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is open to bringing NASCAR back to Chicago. At a news conference with reporters on Tuesday he weighed in on the street race and holiday weekend violence. "I don't know how those guys…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (136+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race may be over, but the NASCAR events continue. NASCAR is teaming up with Chicago Animal Care and Control for an event this weekend called "Final Lap to Forever Homes." Chicago Animal…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (169+ words) 3rd annual race weekend is currently final year of contract with city; electric vehicles showcased CHICAGO (WLS) -- Roads are reopening Monday morning around Grant Park after this weekend's NASCAR races and many fans are wondering if NASCAR will return to Chicago....