Thursday, April 25, 2024

Cubs hit with $500,000 ‘value-added’ tax bill on giant birthday cake

One major highlight of Wednesday's 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of Wrigley Field was dampened after a massive tax bill was issued on the 400-pound birthday cake replicating the historic ballpark.

Cubs surprise everyone by moving to Schaumburg in middle of night

Stealing a page from the old Baltimore Colts, who quickly packed their bags and took off in U-Hauls for Indianapolis in the middle of the night, the Cubs stole away to Schaumburg during the wee hours of the morning Friday. They left a note signed by Tom Ricketts in their "Little League" locker room in Wrigley Field that only said, "We'll call you."

After years of hair restoration, Brian Urlacher now just a big Wookiee

For years, commuting Chicagoans have been greeted by the unwelcoming smile of former Bears linebacker, Brian Urlacher in a series of billboards along the Dan Ryan.

NFL approves 51-week season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has put his stamp of approval on a new 51-week season, consisting of a 40-week regular season and 11 weeks of playoffs.

Play The Heckler’s ‘Support Our Friends’ Bingo

Post a winning Bingo board to social media and tag us to win. We'll find something fun to send you, like a Heckler H, T-shirt or a page from Ethan's junior high diary.

FIFA to continue accepting bribes during coronavirus pandemic

While sports across the world have postponed or suspended operations during the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA has made it clear there would be no suspension of bribes or such during the unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Wellness Check Podcast: Joe Johnson from Obvious Shirts

The quarantine continues! Brad caught up with Joe Johnson at Obvious Shirt’s palatial global headquarters. Listen here!