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Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder in the coming months whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for in his professional career.   Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for in his professional career. Breaking News Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs agree to a 6-year contract extension: sources Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder whether this is his last season with the only organization he has played for in his professional career. Read Story Related articles: Photos: Opening day for Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field After a long, cold winter, baseball is back in Chicago, along with hope and renewal © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. A...

As banking giveaways go, fintech company Acorns is coming to Chicago with something a little more valuable than the traditional pens and calendars. Acorns is handing out cold, hard cash. Acorns is debuting its Compounding Vending Machine in Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that will pay out up to 2,000 people between $7 and $15 each, while teaching them about investing. Acorns giving away thousands in cash from a Wrigleyville vending machine during three-day investment promotion As banking giveaways go, fintech company Acorns is coming to Chicago with something a little more valuable than the traditional pens and calendars. Acorns is handing out cold, hard cash. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe