Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Maria Estela Parra saw herself on the Jumbotron at a Chicago Bulls game last month, hand-stitching Derrick Rose’s retirement ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Every banner raised to the rafters inside the United Center tells a story. A championship earned; an iconic player immortalized. But before those banners fly forever on the west side, ...

Maria Estela Barra never imagined this moment. For decades, she's been sewing banners and flags that honor Chicago sports teams, and she's finally getting the recognition she deserves. The local woman ...

Downtown DuBois Inc. will host a Hometown Heroes Banner Retirement and Appreciation Ceremony honoring the approximately 290 local veterans and heroes represented in the community’s banner program.

Former Illinois Fighting Illini—and current Minneosta Timberwolves—guard Terrence Shannon Jr. received the ultimate honor from his alma mater when the program decided to retire his No. 0 jersey. And ...