Go ahead, keep a schedule. Let us know how that turns out.
Posted on May 3, 2013 at 6:13AM
by Tab Bamford
Looking for some great, affordable family fun this summer? How about a day
at the track? Chicago's popular horse race track, Arlington Park (located in
suburban Arlington Heights), opens alongside the Kentucky Derby this weekend.
Posted on May 1, 2013 at 1:06PM
by Tab Bamford
The National Hockey League just announced that outdoor hockey will return to Chicago's historic Soldier Field in 2014. The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7pm CT on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in the headline event of the league's new 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series, which will feature a number of outdoor games to complement the uber-successful Winter Classic.
Posted on April 1, 2013 at 6:14AM
by Tab Bamford
No April Fool here, the 2013 Major League Baseball season begins today! And on April 1, the Chicago White Sox will step onto the dirt and grass at US Cellular Field for the first time as they begin their 162-game quest for a championship.
Posted on March 26, 2013 at 6:00AM
by Tab Bamford
The Chicago Cubs are ready to begin another exciting season at historic
Wrigley Field. And this year's team will have a new, improved look. The North
Siders have a five year plan that, so far, looks like it could reverse the "loveable
losers" moniker. Finally.
Posted on March 12, 2013 at 6:29AM
by Tab Bamford
The 2013 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to the United Center this week! To celebrate, Chicago Like a Local will be highlighting the best area places to watch each Big Ten team. The Michigan Wolverines have been one of the NCAA's elite squads, finishing the regular season ranked No. 6 in the country.
As the conference tournament swings into action on Thursday, here are five FABulous places to watch Michigan play.
Posted on March 8, 2013 at 5:42AM
by Tab Bamford
This is an exciting year for fans of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The men's basketball and hockey teams are both ranked nationally and have aspirations of making a deep run into their respective postseasons. With the Gophers' hockey team coming to Soldier Field in mid-February and their basketball team playing in The Big Ten Tournament next week, the excitement will be at an all-time high at these Gopher-friendly bars and restaurants.
Posted on March 5, 2013 at 5:32AM
by Tab Bamford
The 2013 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to Chicago March 14-17. To celebrate, Chicago Like a Local has been highlighting the best area places to watch each Big Ten team. As we get closer to the conference tournament, the action continues to heat up and for fans of the Buckeyes, there are some great places in Chicago to watch the team in action. Here are a few recommendations for recreating Columbus charm in the big city.
Posted on March 1, 2013 at 5:53AM
by Tab Bamford
The 2013 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming
to Chicago March 14-17. To celebrate, Chicago Like a Local will be
highlighting the best area places to watch each Big Ten team. For Penn State fans, there are a couple fantastic spots to check out the Nittany Lions in action. Earlier this week Penn State beat No. 4 Michigan for their first Big Ten win of the season. Fluke? Probably. But if the Nittany Lions can rattle of, say, four of five more of those, they too can be Big Ten
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:51AM
by Tab Bamford
Chicago has an incredibly rich history on the hardwood. For generations, the ball played in high school gyms around this city has been as good as anywhere in the country, producing an unmatched list of players that eventually matriculated to success in the NBA. And countless others that - let's face it - would beat you pretty soundly in a game of H-O-R-S-E.
The Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to Chicago (March 14-17). To celebrate this longstand tradition of basketball
Posted on February 13, 2013 at 4:47AM
by Tab Bamford
Next weekend, historic Soldier Field will host a fantastic event when the OfficeMax Hockey City Classic invades the home of the Chicago Bears. Opened on Oct. 9, 1924 – the 53rd anniversary of the The Chicago Fire of 1871 – the stadium has a long, incredible history. From world famous performances to thrilling sports events, here are 10 things you (probably) didn't know about the incredible history of Soldier Field.
