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Hayden Golemon, 27, climbs at First Ascent climbing gym at Block 37 in downtown Chicago on Oct. 1, 2026. Golemon uses the gym regularly to both work and climb during the week. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

The office is back, but some Chicagoans have already found something better: ‘Co-working is where it’s going to be at’

October 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Industry experts say Chicagoans are setting up laptops in spaces that double as climbing gyms and dog parks, trading subsidized parking for culinary classes and on-site podcast studios.

Woman killed in DuSable Lake Shore Drive wrong-way crash late Sunday night, police say

September 28, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

The woman was taken to Northwestern Hospital with serious injuries and later died, police said. The other drivers involved were not injured.

Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, who was known as “Pac” in All Elite Wrestling and "Neville" in World Wrestling Entertainment, arrives for a match at the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on Feb. 22, 2017, in Duesseldorf, Germany. Satterley was found dead the day after an AEW wrestling event in Hoffman Estates on Sunday. (Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Wrestler Benjamin Satterley dies at 40, one day after Chicago championship match

September 28, 2026 at 9:08 a.m.

Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, has died. He was 40.

People hold a rally to protest a proposed ComEd substation in the 1100 block of West Diversey Parkway Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Lakeview needs more power, but neighbors say a new substation doesn’t belong

September 26, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Dozens of Lakeview protestors say they don’t dispute the need for more electrical infrastructure, just where ComEd wants to put it.

Rescued beluga whale Rain swims on Sept. 1, 2026, at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. (Heidi Zeiger/Shedd Aquarium)

Rocks and sticks found in dead beluga’s stomach, Shedd says

September 25, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Some experts say the aquarium's findings fall short of explaining the deaths of the two female belugas, 23-year-old Peekachu and 20-year-old Rain.

Providence’s Broden Mackert (24) carries the ball during the game against Nazareth in La Grange Park on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (James C. Svehla / for Daily Southtown)

After head coach’s ousting, Providence Catholic tried to contain the chaos. Friday night, it reached the field.

September 23, 2026 at 11:48 a.m.

Providence Catholic's first loss of the season came just a week after its administration announced Tyler Plantz’s ouster with little explanation.

A woman walks past an apparel store decorated with flags from Latin American countries in the 5900 block of West Fullerton Avenue in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Sept. 17, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago’s Latino population is shifting west, with Belmont Cragin now the city’s largest Latino neighborhood

September 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A new report from UIC confirms that Latinos account for nearly 30% of Chicago's population and draws attention to shifting demographics.

Curtis Evans prepares to affix a bright pink poster underneath a Flock camera near McCormick Boulevard in Skokie on Sept. 3, 2026. Since mid-July, Evans has been posting the signs to alert the public about the controversial license plate reader cameras. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system.

September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As allegations of Flock misuse mount, police departments and lawmakers are grappling with what must be done to prevent wrongdoing.

A cross and painting of Silverio Villegas González, who was shot and killed one year ago by federal agents, in Franklin Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

A year after Silverio Villegas González’s killing, neighbors say fear remains

September 12, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Hundreds attended events marking the anniversary of when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pulled over the 38-year-old shortly after he dropped off his children.

People watch as dancers from Ballet Folklórico Nacional de Chicago perform in the 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on West 18th Street, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Pilsen turns out for Mexican Independence Day parade as immigration fears linger

September 5, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Crowds flocked to Pilsen for the 25th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade on Saturday, a tradition that fills the historic Latino neighborhood with vintage cars, folk dancers and lively musicians.

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