The 1,451-foot tower lost its crown as the world’s tallest when it was surpassed in 1996 by Malaysia’s Petronas Towers, and the American title in 2013 when New York City’s One World Trade Center was completed. After decades of construction in Asian countries, it’s now the 25th tallest in the world.

A man is dead and a teen is injured after a Chicago shooting in West Lawn late Wednesday night. Police say three people are in custody.

Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.

Goalie Arvid Söderblom and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal means Söderblom, who will turn 26 on Aug. 19, avoids salary

Chicago Sky Announce Kamilla Cardoso Decision After Blowout Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky added a loss to their record, falling to the Seattle Storm 95-57.

A Flood Watch is in effect in Chicago, as severe storms are expected to hit the area by the afternoon. Torrential downpours in Chicago could bring rain rates of one to two inches per hour. Some cells may follow one another, increasing a localized flash flood threat.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has the third-best ERA in the AL since May 20. He has been mentioned in trade speculation but is focused on “right now.”

Training camp across the NFL has become a national spectacle. Media and fan access is more abundant than ever before, and with that comes a level of scrutiny an