Chicago sports in 2021: A look back at the biggest stories of the year

Jan. 1: Northwestern beats Auburn 35-19 in the Citrus Bowl for its fourth straight bowl victory— and win No. 400 for retiring defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz. Led by quarterback Peyton Ramsey and a strong defense, No. 14 Northwestern capped a special season with a 35-19 victory over Auburn in th...