Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

A man is dead and a teen is injured after a Chicago shooting in West Lawn late Wednesday night. Police say three people are in custody.

Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has the third-best ERA in the AL since May 20. He has been mentioned in trade speculation but is focused on “right now.”

We asked readers to tell us the best performance they’ve seen at a Chicago street festival. Here’s what they said, lightly edited for clarity: “Taste of Lincoln Avenue, maybe 10 years ago. I thought it was a Blue Oyster Cult cover band. It wasn’t. It was BOC! They were amazing.” — Laurence P. Birch

A Flood Watch is in effect in Chicago, as severe storms are expected to hit the area by the afternoon.The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for northwest Indiana, including Jasper and Porter counties,

Chicago Sky Announce Kamilla Cardoso Decision After Blowout Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky added a loss to their record, falling to the Seattle Storm 95-57.

Goalie Arvid Söderblom and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal means Söderblom, who will turn 26 on Aug. 19, avoids salary