Sports betting in Chicago to continue in 2026, after sportsbooks drop bid to immediately block tax and licensing law

Sports betting will continue uninterrupted in Chicago in 2026, after a coalition of sportsbooks dropped their effort to immediately block new taxes and licensing requirements in the city.The Sports Betting Alliance – which represents betting operators Bet365,
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Disney, ESPN trying to get all Chicago-area kids in game this fall with Every Kid Sports

OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Sports are more than just play. They build confidence, connection, resilience and joy. Disney and ESPN are trying to get all Chicago-area kids in the game this fall with Every Kid Sports. The Disney Junior Let's Play campaign is ...
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ESPN nails it in latest breakdown of Chicago Bears' X-factor

There are a lot of things that must go right for the Chicago Bears to have a successful 2025 season. Coach Ben Johnson must be as advertised. Second-year QB Caleb Williams must elevate his game. The defense must do its part to give Chicago's evolving ...
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ESPN Chicago Adds Rich Eisen at Center of Updated Lineup

Good Karma Brands’ ESPN Chicago (WMVP-AM) will debut a revamped weekday schedule on September 2, highlighted by the addition of The Rich Eisen Show. The Emmy-nominated broadcaster brings his nationally acclaimed program to the station’s midday slot.

Chicago basketball report: Bulls bemoan Bears playoff timing — and Illini women get an upset (and a loss)

Few Bears fans are more upset over the scheduled kickoff for Saturday’s wild-card game than Bulls guard and Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu.
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ESPN insider: Chicago Bears could cut ties with $50 million starter in offseason

The Chicago Bears will have a decision to make with tight end Cole Kmet in 2026. Kmet's $50 million contract runs through 2027, but he is a clear cut candidate. Not only has Kmet's production fallen off a cliff since his career year in 2023, the Bears also ...

Chicago's sports media landscape shifted this year, and more change is coming in 2026

Times' Jeff Agrest explained what Chicago Sports Network changes meant for fans of the Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks.

Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over tax in new budget

The Sports Betting Alliance is suing the city of Chicago over the new budget. The budget includes a more than 10% tax on sports wagering in the city. The provision also imposes a new municipal licensing requirement. Collection of both starts Thursday.
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Sports betting group sues Chicago over new tax on sports wagers

A lawsuit from a group of sports betting companies seeks to stop Chicago's new tax on sports wagers from going into effect.

Bears wild card playoff opponent, game details revealed

Chicago will host the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Super Wild Card Weekend to kick off their run through the NFL playoffs. The league has yet to release the precise date and time of that contest,
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