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The sun peeks through the haze from wildfire smoke over the Chicago skyline and the Chicago River on July 16, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai/)

Photos: Wildfire smoke blankets the Chicago area

July 17, 2026 at 3:26 p.m.

Thick haze settled over northern Illinois on Thursday morning as dangerous levels of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota rolled into the area, and it might get worse tonight, according...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) catches the final out of the game to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4

July 5, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Blackhawks player Janne Peltonen (82) practices Tuesday, June 30, 2026, during development camp at the Blackhawks Ice Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Inside look at Chicago Blackhawks development camp

June 30, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Blackhawks development camp on June 30, 2026, at Blackhawks Ice Center.

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome community members in the Hope and Change lobby on opening day at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Obama Presidential Center debuts

June 19, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, who returned to Chicago last week, welcomes former presidents Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Chicagoans and longtime supporters...

Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11), running back Roschon Johnson (center), and quarterback Caleb Williams (18) participate in organized team activities at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall

June 3, 2026 at 9:16 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Bears organized team activities on May 28, 2026, at Halas Hall.

Chicago White Sox third base coach Justin Jirschele (17) puts his arm around first baseman Jacob Gonzalez (7) after he made it to third base in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field on May 31, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago White Sox 2, Detroit Tigers 1

May 31, 2026 at 7:47 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 at Rate Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Northwestern University players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Northwestern lacrosse wins NCAA championship at Martin Stadium

May 24, 2026 at 11:13 p.m.

Northwestern women's lacrosse defeated North Carolina 14-11 to win the NCAA national championship on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Martin Stadium in Evanston.

Wings forward Alanna Smith (8) and Sky guard Natasha Cloud (9) fight for possession of a loose ball during the first quarter in the Sky home opener at Wintrust Arena May 20, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Sky lose home opener to Dallas Wings 99-89

May 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Sky's 99-98 loss to the Dallas Wings on May 20, 2026, at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters (29) hits a three-run home run to put the Sox ahead of the Chicago Cubs during the 8th inning at Rate Field on May 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Game 3 photos: White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in City Series at Rate Field

May 17, 2026 at 8:48 p.m.

Photos from the White Sox's 9-8 win in 10 innings over the Cubs at Rate Field on May 17, 2025.

Caleb Wilson jumps during a drill at the NBA draft combine Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena

May 12, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.

Photos from the 2026 NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena.

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