MLS goalkeeper and Homer Glen native Brad Guzan inspiring generations of athletes

At Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox – where Brad Guzan once spent hours practicing, playing, and developing his soccer skills – students, coaches, and community members gathered to watch Tuesday night's match against soccer legend Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi officially introduced by Inter Miami, Major League Soccer

The soccer star's first official training session is Tuesday and he is expected to play Friday in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul.

Lionel Messi picks Miami as he joins Major League Soccer

After months — years, even — of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field.

HUD, CHA face lawsuit over Chicago Fire soccer fields development

Last week, community groups filed a federal lawsuit aimed at HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and the Chicago Housing Authority, all over the soccer fields being developed by the Chicago Fire.

Suit seeks to scuttle CHA land lease to Chicago Fire, construction of $80M training facility
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A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday claims the Chicago Housing Authority’s deal to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on the Near West Side did not go through proper review procedures.

Suit seeks to block $80M Chicago Fire training center on CHA land

A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday claims the Chicago Housing Authority’s deal to lease land to the Chicago Fire soccer club to build an $80 million training center on the Near West Side did not go through proper review procedures.

Cambridge’s first two goals lead Charlotte over Fire 2-1

Brandon Cambridge subbed in and scored the first two goals of his MLS career to rally Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

Chicago Fire FC hosts St. Louis in historic first-ever matchup
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This weekend the Chicago Fire Football Club has their first match against St. Louis. The historic match up begins at 12 p.m. on Saturday at Soldier Field. The two teams have never played each other before.

Couples can soon say ?I do? again at The Haley Mansion as restoration progresses
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A fire at a landmark wedding venue earlier this year interrupted many couples' wedding plans, but it won't be too long until it is welcoming couples back to celebrate their big days!

Chicago Fire FC breaks ground on new practice facility
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The Chicago Fire Football Club broke ground Tuesday on a new training facility in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood.

Home where elderly woman died in fire in Chicago's Belmont Heights did not have working smoke detectors
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Neighbors are heartbroken and were seen outside the victim?s home consoling one another. At least two neighbors off camera said the victim remained a heavy smoker, relying on oxygen tanks inside her home after being diagnosed with lung disease. Nate Rodgers reports. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/home-where-elderly-woman-died-in-fire-in-chicagos-belmont-heights-did-not-have-working-smoke-detectors

Hundreds forced from Indiana homes as plastics fire burns
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An evacuation order affecting more than 1,000 people was expected to remain in place through Wednesday around a large industrial fire in an Indiana city near the Ohio border where crews worked through the night to douse piles of burning plastics, authorities said.

Weekend fire leaves dozens displaced in suburban Chicago
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Fire tore through two neighboring buildings Sunday night, damaging more than 20 residential units and leaving about 50 people displaced.