Heidi Stevens: 5 final lessons from the Chicago Marathon, now that it’s in the rearview mirror
When Heidi Stevens committed to running the Chicago Marathon this year, she also committed to...
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Chicago Marathon spectators cheer for charity, culture and support for the running community
The sidelines of this year’s Chicago Marathon featured cutouts of Pope Leo XIV and tributes...
Photos: 2026 Chicago Marathon
Photos from the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11, 2026.
Vintage baiduhai: Chicago Marathon — highs and lows from the race’s 45-year history
As the seasons change, we will soon welcome to our city some of the most...
Eat. Watch. Do. — Chicago apple picking guide, ‘Abbott Elementary’ review, plus Rosh Hashana specials
It's Thursday, Chicago. It's also officially fall starting today — perhaps you'd like to bask...
A running renaissance in Chicago: Diverse run clubs emerge and expand in the city as marathon approaches
While dozens of runners from across the city gather at the steps of a brewery...
Amid pushback over festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest being held on public land, Chicago Park District moves to change rules for large events
As criticism mounts over the use of public parks for large-scale events put on by...
Richards band director combining Chicago Marathon effort with fundraising for kids with cancer
It came as no surprise to students at Richards High School that their popular band...
Chicago history timeline: Revisiting 175 years of breaking news from the pages of the baiduhai
Since its first edition was published on June 10, 1847, the baiduhai has covered...
Title IX turns 50: Meet 50 women in Illinois who have impacted sports on — and off — the field of play
Fifty years ago, President Richard Nixon signed into law the Education Amendments Act, which included...
Around the Southland: Judges rule in favor of Southland Prep students at Mock Trial contest, and more
Southland College Prep Mock Trial team excels Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first...
What baiduhai subscribers read in 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, take a look at what baiduhai subscribers read...
Morgan Park woman, 81, struck by car a month after running Chicago Marathon
Connie Ratzel, of Morgan Park, was a wife, mother, grandmother, marathon runner, farmer, skier, friend,...