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Live from the UC: Hawks vs. Blues, Game 6 Apr 23, 2016 The Hawks fended off elimination once. Can they do it twice and force a Game 7?

Blues shove Blackhawks into a corner, take 3-1 series lead Apr 20, 2016 The Blackhawks are just one game away from bowing out of the Stanley Cup playoffs thanks to the Blues' 4-3 win at the United Center Tuesday.

Warriors throttle Bulls: Photos, video, '80s throwbacks Jan 20, 2016 The Bulls tried to slow down defending champion Golden State and reigning MVP Steph Curry on Wednesday. Unfortunately, it was all but over by halftime as the Warriors rolled to a 125-94 win. But Young MC performed "Bust a Move," so, yay?!

Hawks win the Cup!: Tweets, photos, awesomeness Jun 23, 2015 On Monday night, the Blackhawks did something they have not done since 1938: Clinch a Stanley Cup on home ice. And they did it in shutout fashion. Follow RedEye's coverage here all week as Chicago celebrates!

Blackhawks one win from another Cup Jun 13, 2015 Dick Vitale said before Game 5 that the winner of Saturday's game would win the Stanley Cup Final. The Blackhawks have a chance to prove him right in Game 6 on Monday. For now, here's how Game 5 unfolded in RedEye's universe.

Hawks 2, Lightning 1 Jun 11, 2015 Chicago can breathe a little easier now that the Stanley Cup Final is headed back to Tampa Bay tied 2-2. Thanks to Brandon Saad, Jonathan Toews and Corey Crawford for the most part.

Stanley Cup Final Game 3: Hawks end up shell-shocked Jun 8, 2015 After splitting the first two games in Tampa Bay, the Blackhawks hoped to protect home-ice advantage by taking out the Lightning in Game 3 at the United Center. No dice Cedric Paquette sent the home crowd home with a terrible taste in their mouth.

Blackhawks 5, Ducks 4 (WCF tied 2-2) May 24, 2015 The Blackhawks don't do anything easy, do they? Even after grabbing a two-goal lead in the third period, it took a double-overtime goal from Antoine Vermette to put it away.

Blackhawks-Ducks Game 3 May 21, 2015 The Blackhawks try to take a 2-1 series lead over Anaheim in the Western Conference finals. Maybe with no overtimes. Don't hold your breath. But DO follow us all night long for photos, video and wackiness.

Blackhawks 4, Minnesota 1 May 4, 2015 The Blackhawks stars led the way again, and now they have a 2-0 series lead heading back to Minnesota.

Chicago Blackhawks-Wild Game 1: Live game coverage May 2, 2015 RedEye will be at the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Minnesota Wild Friday night. Follow along with all the madness.

White Sox at Baltimore: Game with no fans Apr 29, 2015 The White Sox and Baltimore Orioles made history Wednesday by playing the first MLB game in front of no fans inside the stadium.

Blackhawks 3, Predators 2: It took 2 days to play one game Apr 22, 2015 The Hawks put a 3-1 stranglehold on their first-round playoff series with a triple-overtime win over Nashville at the UC on Tuesday.

RedEye goes to Sundance 2015 May 9, 2016 Wish you could be in Park City, Utah right now for the Sundance Film Festival? Unfortunately we can’t help you with that. But we have put RedEye movie critic Matt Pais on the ground to cover the biggest stars and the most-anticipated movies happening at the fest. Follow his continually updated adventures here.

Golden Globes 2015 Jan 11, 2015 - 3:45 PM CDT RedEye goes to the Golden Globes! OK, not really, but we're here to spill on the red carpet fashions and flubs, Tina and Amy's hilarity, the big winners and all the other action at Sunday's ceremony.

Chicago's sub-zero commute of Jan. 7 Jan 7, 2015 - 6:37 AM CDT A windchill warning for the entire city is in affect as the city prepares to commute this morning. Temperatures hovering around zero and below are expected for the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. rush, according to the Tribune's Chicago Weather Center. We will be tracking social media for delays, problems, brave cold weather selfies and whatever else pops up as the city prepares to commute during the coldest day of winter yet.

Morton Salt Plant wall collapses Dec 30, 2014 - 2:57 PM CDT The Chicago Fire's media department on Tuesday tweeted photos of a Morton Salt plant wall that had collapsed, piling huge piles of salt onto cars from an Acura Dealership next door. No injuries were reported. The pictures were worth sharing, especially considering Morton's tag line is "When it rains, it pours."

Let's face it: Chicago's commute tonight blows Dec 16, 2016 White-out conditions were reported on several expressways, and more than 400 flights were cancelled at O'Hare and Midway airports, as blowing snow hit the Chicago area in time for the afternoon rush Thursday.

Celebrities, Twitter react to 'The Interview' news Dec 17, 2014 First, a small group of theaters decided on Wednesday to pull their screenings of "The Interview" in the wake of hackers' threats on movie theaters that screened the film, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco. Next Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Cineplex and AMC Theatres pulled theirs. Then Sony Pictures Entertainment decided to pull all screenings of the movie on Dec. 25. Finally, federal authorities determined that hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government were behind the attack on Sony, according to reports. And, as always, people turned to Twitter.

#TBOX2014: Seen and overheard from @swasko Dec 13, 2014 TBOX comes but once a year, which is a good thing, because that's probably all Wrigleyville can handle. Follow RedEye's Chief Barcrawl Correspondent as he dodges piles of regurgitated cereal and live-tweets the annual holiday themed day drinking disaster.

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Hawks stuff Blues: GIFs, video, photos Dec 4, 2014 Just when Hawks goaltender Corey Crawford was finding his groove, he had to go and get hurt at a concert. Oh well. The Hawks still took out division rival St. Louis on Wednesday behind goals from Marcus Kruger, Kris Versteeg and two from Patrick Kane.

Minimum wage hike gets approved, Chicago reacts Dec 2, 2014 - 12:47 PM CDT Chicago's minimum wage will bump from $8.25 to $10 on July 1, and then gradually increase to $13 in 2019, after the City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance backed by Mayor Emanuel. Chicago had quite a bit to say on the matter.

CTA Holiday Train and Bus Tracker Dec 19, 2014 The CTA's Holiday Train is back this year, along with a newly announced Holiday Bus, both of which will be decked out with all the seasonal trimmings. We'll be collecting all your Tweets, Instagrams and video right here throughout the season. Keep your eyes out, the train schedule begins Nov. 28, and the bus debuts Dec. 2.

No indictment in Ferguson shooting Nov 24, 2014 A Missouri grand jury has made a decision on whether to indict a white police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, a killing that sparked angry protests in the St. Louis suburb, the Washington Post reported on Monday.

Follow @swasko's night alone at The Art Institute of Chicago Nov 19, 2014 RedEye Reporter Mick Swasko (@swasko) will be spending Midnight until 10 a.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago. Why? ... Why not? Follow along for Tweets, pictures, video and commentary from a guy who probably has no business spending a night providing art critiques, but is going to anyway.

Multiple fires disrupt Chicago morning commute Nov 18, 2014 Today's commute has been all sorts of hellish. A CTA bus fire has shut down lanes on Lake Shore Drive. An elementary school fire has disrupted Purple and Brown Line commuters.

Marc Trestman's post-Packers press conference Nov 10, 2014 - 8:00 AM CDT Bears head coach Marc Trestman is scheduled to talk to the media at 1:30 p.m. after Sunday night's pummeling from the Green Bay Packers. We'll be pulling in stats, facts and mostly snarky tweets and other social media madness as he speaks.

Otterly ridiculous Nov 5, 2014 RedEye was literally all atwitter Wednesday after the Shedd Aquarium announced Wednesday it had rescued an orphaned otter. The announcement's proximity to Election Day elicited some pretty fantastic political otter puns and other general otter hilarity. Congrats on your new life, Pup 681.

Election night Chicago 2014 Nov 4, 2014 - 3:40 PM CDT Voting freebies, ballot box selfies, election night results, weird Election-Day news bites, celebs voting ... whatever happens tonight, we'll have it all for you right here.

Nik Wallenda Chicago tightrope walk live blog Nov 2, 2014 Nik Wallenda completed his two Chicago highwire feats Sunday, walking first over the Chicago River between the Marina City west tower and the Leo Burnett Building on a tightrope stretched at a 19 percent incline, then blindfolded between the east and west towers of Marina City. He set two new world records and thrilled Chicago and Discovery Channel audiences. Here is a recap of the event captured live through tweets, photos, videos and other commentary.

Bulls home opener: Cavs win this round Oct 31, 2014 Derrick Rose returned. Then he left in the second half with an ankle sprain. And the Bulls lose an overtime nailbiter to LeBron James and Cleveland.

Hawks season home opener Oct 11, 2014 Hawks came away with a 6-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres at the home opener at the United Center.

Bears-Packers: Live from Soldier Field Sep 28, 2014 - 3:49 PM CDT It's not quite the same set of stakes these teams had in December, but Bears-Packers always feels like make or break. Part 1 in 2014: Sunday at Soldier Field.

Riot Fest Chicago 2014 -- Videos, Photos and More Sep 15, 2014 Follow RedEye's live blog from Riot Fest 2014 at Humboldt Park in Chicago.

Buffalo 23, Bears 20: Lots to loathe Sep 7, 2014 The Bears lose to Buffalo to kick off the 2014 season.

Emmy Awards 2014 - GIFs, fashion and other shenanigans Aug 25, 2014 Follow the RedEye team's coverage of the 2014 Emmy Awards. There will be GIFs.

Lollapalooza Chicago 2014 Aug 4, 2014 Follow live updates from RedEye's music team in Grant Park all three days of the music fest.

Pitchfork Music Fest 2014 Sep 24, 2014 Follow the RedEye staff on-site at the 2014 Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park.

Severe storms, 'derecho' hit Chicago Jun 30, 2014 - 8:24 PM CDT Chicago on Monday braced for severe weather including straight-line winds known as "derecho." By 7:20 p.m., stormy, "Ghostbusters"-like clouds filled the skies. Chicagoans responded via social media.

Stanley Cup Playoffs GIFs: Blackhawks vs. Kings series Jun 2, 2014 Relive some of the most talked-about moments from each game of the Blackhawks vs. Kings series, here. What were your favorite moments? Tweet @redeyesportschi and @redeyechicago.

Hawks-Kings Game 7: GIFs, photos, video Nov 3, 2014 - 12:54 PM CDT Well that sucked.

Hawks force Game 7: GIFs and photos galore May 30, 2014 Your heart still beating? No one would blame you if it stopped after that Hawks thriller.

Willis Tower Skydeck 'Ledge' cracks, Chicago reacts May 29, 2014

Hawks survive Game 5 vs. Kings: Photos, GIFs, video May 28, 2014 Catch your breath, Chicago. The Hawks are still alive thanks to a 5-4 win in double-overtime Wednesday. They'll meet the Kings in L.A. for Game 6 on Friday.

Hawks-Kings Game 4: GIFs, photos, recap May 27, 2014 Well, that was a disaster. But RedEye had as much fun as possible with Game 4 of the Hawks-Kings series.

Hawks-Kings Game 3: Follow our live blog May 25, 2014 So, yeah, Game 3 against the Kings was a bit rough.

Hawks-Kings Game 2: That stings May 21, 2014 Hmmm, didn't see that coming. The L.A. Kings exploded for five goals in the third period to bury the Blackhawks 6-2 and even the Western Conference finals at 1-1. Meanwhile, we had some fun with royalty. Might make you feel better.

Rematch! Hawks take Game 1 agains Kings, but not without controversy May 18, 2014 The Blackhawks again will have to go through the L.A. Kings to reach the Stanley Cup Final. And we have all the photos, GIFs, video and fun stuff you need from their Game 1 victory.

Stanley Cup Playoffs GIFs -- Blackhawks vs. Wild series May 14, 2014 - 11:30 AM CDT Relive some of the most talked-about moments from each game of the Blackhawks vs. Wild series, here. (Want to join in for the next round? Tweet @redeyesportschi and @redeyechicago for your picks of the best moments of each game.)

Hawks-Wild Game 6: Follow RedEye's live blog May 13, 2014 - 3:37 PM CDT The Blackhawks have a chance to close out Minnesota on Tuesday in Game 6 on the road. Follow our live blog for photos, GIFs and who knows what else.

Hawks win the mother of all Game 5s May 12, 2014 The Blackhawks retook control of their series against the Wild with a 2-1 win at the UC on Sunday.

The best of #askventra May 7, 2014 - 1:30 PM CDT Ventra has launched a Q&A on Twitter today, with the agency answering questions from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There's already some, um, interesting contributions from the community, which has been asked to submit questions using #askventra. We'll be picking out the best.

Game 3: Hawks gone wild? May 6, 2014 - 3:15 PM CDT Hawks are up two games in the series against Wild. Game 3 is on Tuesday in Minnesota.

Recap from the UC: Hawks go up 2-0 in Wild series May 4, 2014 - 11:00 AM CDT Wow, another thunderous third period from the Blackhawks. They put the Wild away late Sunday to take a commanding lead against Minnesota in their Western Conference semifinal series. Relive the whole thing here.

Hawks 5, Wild 2: Photos, video and wanted posters galore May 2, 2014 - 11:00 AM CDT The bad news: Andrew Shaw left Friday's game with a lower body injury. The good news: Just about everything else went well. Patrick Kane and Bryan Bickell had two goals apiece as the Hawks broke the game open in the third period and take a 1-0 series lead against Minnesota.

Recap from the UC: Video, GIFs and photos from the Bulls' finale Apr 29, 2014 - 5:30 PM CDT So that's it then. Another Bulls season ends short of a title. But it was a hell of a ride, no?

Stanley Cup Playoffs GIFs: Blackhawks vs. Blues series Apr 27, 2014 - 5:00 PM CDT Relive some of the most talked-about moments from each game of the Blackhawks vs. Blues series, here. (Want to join in for the next series? Tweet @redeyesportschi and @redeyechicago for your picks of the best moments of each game.)

Hawks in heaven, Bulls not so much Apr 27, 2014 - 9:15 AM CDT While the Blackhawks closed St. Louis to reach the Western Conference semifinals, the Bulls are in deep trouble. Well, one out of two ain't bad.

Recap from the UC: Kane's magic wins it in OT Apr 24, 2014 - 10:47 AM CDT Wow, so that's what it feels like to rally late in the third and win it in OT. Chicago thanks you, Patrick Kane.

Recap from the UC: Bulls down 2-0 to Wizards Apr 22, 2014 - 5:45 PM CDT Really, Bulls? Another meltdown means they're headed to Washington in a huge hole in the series.

Hawks 2, Blues 0: GIFs and great goalies galore Apr 21, 2014 - 3:30 PM CDT Down 2-0 in the series, the Hawks needed a win in the worst way against St. Louis on Monday. Here's how they earned their first victory in the 2014 postseason.

NBA playoff photos, GIFs: Bulls vs. Wizards, Game 1 Apr 20, 2014 - 6:33 PM CDT The best game photos, fan images, play GIFs and more from the Bulls vs. Wizards playoff matchup at the United Center. Got something we should include, here? Tweet us at @redeyechicago!

Hawks-Blues, Game 1: Let the grudge match begin Apr 17, 2014 - 6:00 PM CDT 82 down, 16 to go. It might make Hawks fans nervous, but there's no better way to dive into the NHL playoffs than headfirst against rival St. Louis. Follow along with RedEye as we take in Game 1.

Bulls playoffs photos social Apr 30, 2014 - 2:13 PM CDT Hoop, there it is! The Bulls lost their playoff series against the Wizards 4 to 1.

Hawks-eye view of the playoffs via social media Jun 3, 2014 - 1:28 PM CDT Got Hawkey fever? Of course! Find out what the Hawks organization, the players and even Coach Q's mustache have to say about the quest to keep the Stanley Cup. Scroll down to see their tweets, Facebook posts and Instagram photos and videos posted throughout the playoffs.

Chicago marathon lottery: winners, losers Apr 14, 2014 - 9:29 AM CDT Runners will be notified Monday if they won the lottery for entry into the Chicago Marathon. More than 71,000 runners applied to run the Oct. 12 race, which is capped at 45,000 runners. Registration had long been first come, first serve until last year, when registration signup was shut down after runners overwhelmed the system. A lottery was implemented this year.

Red Hots Jun 16, 2014 Celebrity news, gossip and debauchery. Curated by RedEye features editor Dana Moran

Live from the UC: Hawks 4, Blues 2 Apr 6, 2014 - 10:00 AM CDT No Toews. No Kane. So what. Blackhawks-Blues is as intense as it gets.

RedEye does #oldtimeywrigley Apr 4, 2014 - 11:00 AM CDT RedEye reporter, Mick Swasko, live Tweets the Cubs' home opener 100 years after Wrigley Field opened its doors. There's a twist: Swasko will be Tweeting as if he time traveled from the first opening day to today's.

Hawks vs. Blues Apr 2, 2014 - 5:48 PM CDT

Chicago April Fools' jokes Apr 1, 2014 - 2:00 PM CDT Reverse, reverse: The Chicago River is now flowing into Lake Michigan again. Worst April Fools' joke ever? Perhaps. But Chicago folk can be pretty clever. Here are RedEye's favorite April Fools' jokes from around town.

CTA heaters shut down tomorrow Mar 31, 2014

Where to get help with the Ventra transition Mar 28, 2014

CTA incident leaves few alternatives Mar 24, 2014

Penguin chick at the Shedd Aquarium: Boy or girl? Mar 24, 2014 - 9:00 AM CDT The Shedd Aquarium will reveal the sex of a rockhopper penguin chick born nine months ago at 10 a.m. this morning. RedEye reporter -- and penguin enthusiast -- Mick Swasko will be tweeting updates during the reveal.

A CTA super station in the Loop? Mar 19, 2014

CTA performance report: Some good, some bad Mar 17, 2014

Ventra tips for CTA procrastinators Mar 17, 2014

Live from the United Center: Hawks top Red Wings 4-1 Mar 31, 2014 The Blackhawks take on archrival Detroit at the United Center.

St. Patrick's Day photo gallery Mar 12, 2014 - 12:55 PM CDT

Most CTA riders haven't registered their Ventra cards Mar 11, 2014

CTA eyes updates on Wilson stop Mar 10, 2014

CTA appointee doesn't live near CTA Mar 10, 2014

Live from the UC: Bulls vs. Heat Mar 9, 2014 - 9:13 AM CDT The Bulls face off against bitter rivals LeBron James and the Heat at the United Center.

Red Line ridership bounces back Mar 7, 2014

CPD really wants you to read this Mar 4, 2014

More CTA Train Tracker displays coming Mar 3, 2014

Live from Soldier Field: Hawks 5, Penguins 1 Mar 1, 2014 - 11:30 AM CDT The defending Stanley Cup champs host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field.

Academy Awards 2014 Mar 2, 2014 The red carpet! The stars! The awards! The flubs! Join RedEye for a night at the Oscars. We'll be posting all night long.

Throwback Thursday: Cold in Chicago Feb 27, 2014

No limit to Chicago Marathon charity entries in 2014 Feb 25, 2014

Fewer Blue Line stops, same surcharge Feb 24, 2014

Same-sex marriage to begin in Cook County immediately, judge rules Feb 21, 2014 - 12:50 PM CDT A federal judge ruled Friday that same-sex couples do not have to wait until the previously approved June 1 date to marry.

CTA driver's union reacts to attack on driver Feb 20, 2014

Yellow Line not having a good week Feb 19, 2014

Feedback on renovation plans to 'treacherous' Wilson Red Line station Feb 18, 2014 CTA passengers attended a CTA hearing Tuesday to solicit public feedback on the agency's $203 million plan to make the Wilson Red Line station a transfer stop for the Purple Line Express and accessible for riders with disabilities.

Where old CTA fare cards go to die Feb 18, 2014

CTA Blue Line plagued by slow zones Feb 18, 2014

Expanded Red and Blue Line CTA cell service takes step forward Feb 17, 2014

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