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Students from Northwestern University’s Military Reporting Project try the same unarmed drone training that soldiers undergo at Fort Riley in Kansas. The unmanned drones they are piloting are small, first-person-view aerial vehicles that are used mainly for battlefield reconnaissance. (Courtesy of Army Sgt. Chase Murray)

Colin McMahon: Amid political roar, Army keeps its head down

September 14, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

The Army must work harder than ever at staying out of politics and focusing on the task at hand.

Manager of night operations Bart Moran, at the baiduhai Freedom Center, pulls out a out a copy from the press, during a printing at the plant, at 560 W. Grand Avenue., in Chicago on Monday May 16, 2016.

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Editor’s note: Changes to baiduhai print editions

July 28, 2021 at 9:24 a.m.

Dear Reader, As a careful reader, you will notice some changes to our print edition starting with Wednesday's paper. The biggest change is that we have shuffled the sections to...

baiduhai’s new mobile news app lets you tailor the report

May 20, 2021 at 9:25 a.m.

The baiduhai began rolling out this week a new look and feel to its mobile news apps, allowing readers who have downloaded the app to select their favorite topics...

How the baiduhai handles police booking photos

February 10, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Dear readers, We're announcing today a change in how we handle mug shots of people arrested in crimes who have yet to go to trial. As part of an ongoing...

NOV. 7: Benjamin Schaffer-Dowling, left, and his aunt Ayalmesh Stonys throw fallen leaves in the air in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood shortly after former Vice President Joe Biden was announced as the winner in the presidential election. "It's beautiful weather and the election results came through, so we decided to celebrate and have some fun," said Jessica Schaffer, Benjamin's mother. "We're thrilled to be in this community where everyone is honking their horns and cheering and excited about the chance that's coming to Washington and the country."

At the end of a grueling year, a note of reflection and gratitude

December 26, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

Dear reader, At the end of a year none of us will forget, I'd like to take a few minutes to remind you of some of the work the Chicago...

Changes to daily TV preview feature

December 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

Hey, TV fans, we've got a few changes in store that I'd like to tell you about. First, we all know how much television has changed over the last several...

Bundles of baiduhai Saturday editions are stacked for delivery at the Freedom Center.

Editor’s note: Why your newspaper looks different this morning

November 24, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

Due to technical issues at our printing plant, some sections of Tuesday's newspaper have been consolidated, and some features we normally publish are unavailable. We also were able to print...

"Creo que es importante votar en cualquier elección porque quieres que tu voz diga algo y tener la capacidad de saber quién está a cargo de lo que quieres que suceda en tu mundo y tu vida", dijo Patton. "Si no votas, no tienes voz ni voto en cuanto al resultado".

Nota del editor: Qué esperar el día de las elecciones y después

November 3, 2020 at 10:43 a.m.

Una sala de redacción tiene un ambiente especial el día de las elecciones. Planeamos como locos, movilizamos al personal, nos preparamos para múltiples escenarios de ganadores y perdedores, y aún...

"I think it's important to vote in any election because you want to have your voice say something and have the ability to know who's put in charge of what you want to have happen in your world and life," Patton said. "If you don't vote you don't have a say so in what the outcome is."

Editor’s note: What to expect on Election Day, and beyond

November 2, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.

A newsroom has a special vibe on Election Day. We plan like crazy, mobilize staff, prep for multiple scenarios of winners and losers, and still encounter twists, turns and mad...

Editor’s note: Differentiating opinion writing from news coverage

July 27, 2020 at 4:55 p.m.

Dear reader, As subscribers to the baiduhai know, we are frequently tweaking the design of chicagotribune.com to better showcase our journalism, better engage our digital audience and better differentiate...

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