After months of negotiations, the fate of the Joliet Jackhammers has finally been decided. Steel City Baseball LLC finalized a deal on Friday to buy all the assets of the Jackhammers. The company has plans to change the team's name and mascot; however they will continue to play at the Silver Cross Field. The purchase price has not been disclosed. more ›

On Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, intruders broke into Silver Cross Field--home to the Joliet JackHammers, a Northern League baseball team--and stole 16 LCD flatscreen TVs that had recently been installed in the luxury suites. To get into the ballpark, the robbers cut surveillance camera cables and broke open a gate. more ›

Now that he's been removed from office, won't be receiving any unemployment benefits, needs a new lawyer, and may not be able to land a book deal, the time has come for former governor Rod Blagojevich to figure out what the next step in his career will be. Fortunately for him, Joliet's minor league baseball team, the Jackhammers, have offered Blago a steal of a deal to play ball for them. Blago would be considered a "rookie" on the team's roster and thus receive a rookie's salary, but, hey, better than what he's making now. more ›

Former White Sox first baseman and designated hitter Frank Thomas abruptly parted ways with the Toronto Blue Jays this week by "mutual agreement." more ›