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Paying Your Respects To 'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks? Here's Where He's Buried

Ernie Banks died of a heart attack in January 2015.

Ryne Sandberg to Rally Cubs Fans Before Wild Card Game Wednesday

The Cubs Hall of Famer (and Moises Alou's infamous glove) will be at Harry Caray's in River North.

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'Breathtaking' Ernie Banks Game-Used Jersey Sells For $137,865 at Auction

Mr. Cub hit 32 home runs during the 1968 season.

SABR Convention To Feature Tribute to Mr. Cub Ernie Banks, Minnie Minoso

The Society for American Baseball Research holds its 45th annual convention here through Sunday.

Ernie Banks' Funeral: 'He Didn't Want to Be a Star'

Friends and teammates remember Mr. Cub as he was laid to rest.

Fans Pay Final Respects to Ernie Banks: 'He Was My Hero'

Even Sox fans came to the visitation for the player known as "Mr. Cub" Friday at Fourth Presbyterian.

Cubs Fans, Jesse Jackson Visit Ernie Banks Statue at Daley Plaza

"He was a quality spirit," Jackson said. "I loved the guy."

Wrigleyville »

Death of Mr. Cub Is End of an Era, for Team and for Fans

Ernie Banks was unrepentantly optimistic and never even showed even an interest in developing an "edge."

Ernie Banks Died of a Heart Attack, Attorney Says

A public memorial for Banks will start Wednesday when his statue is placed at Daley Plaza.

Streeterville »

Ernie Banks Dies at Age 83

The Hall of Famer bridged generations of Cubs fans who all shared the same thing: Mr. Cub.

Wrigleyville »

Ernie Banks, Oprah to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Chicago legends will be among other honories, including Bill Clinton and Sally Ride.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.