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A U.S. flag covers new Ryan Field in Evanston before a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: An inside look at Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston

October 2, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

An inside look at Northwestern's new Ryan Field in Evanston.

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) at the Chicago Bulls Media Day at the United Center on Sept. 28, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Photos: What we saw at Chicago Bulls media day

September 29, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

Photos from Chicago Bulls media day on Sept. 28, 2026, at the United Center.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams gives a thumbs up as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Week 2 photos: Minnesota Vikings 9, Chicago Bears 3

September 20, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field.

Students are welcomed on a red carpet by teachers, staff and parents on the first day of school, Aug. 24, 2026, at Leland Elementary in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Students return to classes in Chicago

August 24, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Thousands of children return to classes on the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools students on Aug. 24, 2026.

Bowyn Dryer, 7, combs Big Shooter who won Land of Lincoln Grand Champion Steer during the Governors Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 19, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: 2026 Illinois State Fair

August 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The Illinois State Fair runs from Aug. 12-23, in Springfield.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams practices Aug. 13, 2026, during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Bears training camp continues before preseason opener

August 13, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Yankees on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Swanson went 0-for-3 in the Cubs' 2-0 loss. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Photos: New York Yankees 2, Chicago Cubs 0

July 31, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees on July 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams raises his arms as he and his teammates warm up during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Photos: Inside Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall

July 29, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Photos from Chicago Bears training camp, which began July 28, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

Fans cheer as Team Coop players get off the stage after introductions for the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center on July 25, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: WNBA All-Star weekend returns to Chicago

July 27, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

The best in women’s basketball will gather in Chicago this week for WNBA All-Star weekend, a three-day event headlined by the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center.

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...

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