Robert Channick

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Robert Channick

The Chicago Fire unveiled detailed renderings of their proposed privately funded $650 million open-air soccer stadium Monday, a state-of-the-art facility at The 78 in the South Loop meant to look like it has been part of the city’s sports landscape for a century. Situated along the Chicago River, the intimate 22,000-seat, red brick stadium features a natural grass pitch, a steel roof and a plethora of premium options to go with traditional supporter sections and general admission seating.

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Robert Channick

Are you ready for some racing, Chicago? NASCAR is gearing up for a more streamlined Chicago Street Race weekend event on July 5-6, with an accelerated setup/breakdown schedule that is likely to reduce the frustration of the city’s drivers. The race, which is in its third year, will once again feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course through Grant Park, down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and up Michigan Avenue, which will be closed off and lined with fences, grandstands and hospitality suites.

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Robert Channick

CHICAGO — Chicago, that toddlin’ town with the big shoulders, is ready to rebrand itself through a new slogan and marketing campaign aimed at driving tourists, businesses and even locals to explore the second city. Developed over more than a year of listening sessions, focus groups, research and spitballing with creative agencies, the new campaign was unveiled by Choose Chicago on Thursday.

2 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Robert Channick

Chicago, that toddlin’ town with the big shoulders, is ready to rebrand itself through a new slogan and marketing campaign aimed at driving tourists, businesses and even locals to explore the second city. Developed over more than a year of listening sessions, focus groups, research and spitballing with creative agencies, Choose Chicago unveiled the new campaign Thursday. The city’s tourism arm is hoping it has found a way to sum up and sell Chicago to the world in four words:“Never Done.

2 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Robert Channick

At the start of a spike in electricity supply charges, ComEd is announcing the launch of a $10 million relief fund to defray costs for low-income residential customers and non-profit organizations who may be facing a long, hot summer. Exelon, the utility’s Chicago-based parent company, is donating the relief money, which will be administered through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and The Salvation Army to help customers behind in their bills, ahead of peak air-conditioning season.