Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.

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.

More people have been giving up their dogs and cats, citing a tough economy and housing restrictions. The surge is putting a strain on pet shelters and rescue centers.

A vehicle reportedly taken in a carjacking crashed into a Maxwell Street Grill in South Chicago overnight. Video from the scene shows a car halfway through the heavily damaged building with a downed light pole on top of it. It appears all of the airbags were deployed as a result of the crash.

Unwanted Injury News Didn't Stop Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Celebration originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese has been on a tear for the Chicago Sky this season. A testament to this fact is how the 23-year-old was named an All-Star for the second consecutive season, as the festivities took place in Indianapolis over the weekend.

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.”

Exactly one year ago, a Chicago journalist was killed when she was struck by a train in Hegewisch. On the somber anniversary, her family says not enough has changed in the past twelve months.