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Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell on the final laps to win the eero 400 at Chicagoland, giving Toyota a top-three showing as the Cup Series returned to the 1.5-mile track. William Byron won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, Denny Hamlin started on pole and led portions of the race, and Kyle Larson spun early and spent time back in the pack before rallying, but Briscoe secured his first win of the season.
Ahead of the Chicagoland eero 400, Denny Hamlin is the top fantasy pick due to strong results on high-speed 1.5-mile tracks and Chicagoland history; Tyler Reddick shows elite practice speed and top finishes on correlated tracks, while Kyle Larson also figures as a major contender with past Chicagoland success and solid speed. Practice notes show Hamlin mid-pack in some segments, Reddick posting top speeds across multiple distances, and Larson flashing early speed in opening runs. The piece provides projected finish ranges for the top contenders and links to related Chicagoland projections.
Connor Zilisch earned the pole for the Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland after rain washed out qualifying, with a weather delay pushing the green flag to around 4:30 p.m. CT. Chase Elliott is in the field in the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Chevrolet leads the season with strong 1.5-mile track results, and the 200-lap, 300-mile race will air on CW Network with MRN radio and streaming options on Fubo, NASCAR.com, and SiriusXM.
NASCAR and the Rolling Stones announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration featuring co-branded merchandise, limited-edition vinyl, and an immersive Rolling Stones listening lounge inside a NASCAR show car, traveling to Chicago ahead of the Chicagoland race weekend and supported by original content tied to the Stones’ Foreign Tongues album; the campaign includes a hero film with drivers, a fan experience lineup, and TV/streaming coverage across TNT Sports and HBO Max.
NASCAR announced its 2026 schedule, featuring the return of Chicagoland Speedway, a shift of the All-Star Race to Dover, new races at North Wilkesboro and San Diego, and a rotating season-ending Championship Weekend including Homestead-Miami, with changes to the playoff and in-season challenge formats.
Local officials in Chicagoland are not concerned about store closures or quality erosion as Kroger and Albertson's plan to sell 35 Mariano's and Jewel-Osco stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of a merger. The new owner intends to maintain the Mariano's brand and avoid layoffs or closures. The merger still faces federal approval and opposition from some local leaders and unions.
Chicagoland experienced a pleasant start to Memorial Day weekend, but two rounds of showers and storms are expected on Sunday, with the second round potentially being severe. Temperatures will remain warm, with highs in the low to mid-70s. The Memorial Day forecast also predicts possible showers and storms, with highs in the low 70s. More sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected to return by Tuesday.
Chicagoland has been experiencing a week of cloudy weather with no sunshine, but southwest winds are expected to clear some clouds on Monday, with temperatures remaining well above average for late January and possibly reaching the upper 40s by later in the week. Pockets of fog and spotty showers are expected on Sunday, with a rain/snow mix possible overnight Monday into Tuesday. The extended outlook includes more sun on Wednesday and temperatures in the mid to upper 40s on Thursday, marking the halfway point of astronomical winter on Groundhog Day.
Winter Weather Advisories are in effect across parts of Chicagoland as light snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle are expected throughout Monday and into Tuesday morning, potentially causing slick streets and sidewalks. The National Weather Service has issued advisories for various counties in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, warning of mixed precipitation and possible power outages. Residents are advised to use caution when traveling and prepare for icy conditions.
Over 200 businesses and schools in the Chicagoland area have gone on strike to raise awareness about the thousands of Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The strike, organized by the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine, aims to pressure governments to call for a ceasefire and support the Palestinian cause. Supporters are urged to avoid spending and participating businesses include restaurants, stores, and coffee shops. The strike comes after the US vetoed a UN resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
Over 200 businesses and schools in the Chicagoland area have gone on strike to raise awareness about the thousands of Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The strike, organized by the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine, aims to pressure governments to call for a ceasefire and support the Palestinian cause. Supporters are urged to avoid spending and participating businesses include Haraz Coffee House and The Nut House USA. The strike comes after the US vetoed a UN resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
A new pickleball and entertainment center called Pickle Haus is set to open in November in Algonquin, Illinois, featuring 12 indoor pickleball courts, three golf simulators, a bar/entertainment space, and an outdoor patio. The center is a joint venture between Hubbard Street Group and College Park Athletic Club, and may be the first of five locations in Chicagoland.