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President Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force

President Donald Trump on Sunday tapped Jay Clayton, his director of national intelligence, to lead a new government task force on artificial intelligence.

FILE – Jay Clayton testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, file)

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’

Colleen Doyle, a lifelong White Sox fan armed with tickets to Monday’s game in Cleveland, shops on Oct. 2, 2026, for a new shirt at Grandstand, a sports merchandise store in the South Side's Bridgeport neighborhood. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

‘Flying off the shelf’: Sports apparel stores scramble to keep up with demand for White Sox merchandise

The U.S. Capitol is seen Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms

By Kevin Freking

September 30, 2026 at 9:29 a.m.

Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes before the midterm elections to a...

The Chicago Fire unveiled details Wednesday of the individual luxury hospitality offerings at their new $750 million stadium going up at The 78 in the South Loop. (Chicago Fire FC)

Chicago Fire launch luxury seat sales featuring mini-suites and bun-warmers

By Robert Channick

September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Chicago Fire unveiled details Wednesday of the individual luxury hospitality offerings at their new...

Pedestrians pass renovations at Google’s future Midwest headquarters in the James R. Thompson Center on Sept. 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Morningstar to move global headquarters to the Thompson Center

By Brian J. Rogal

October 1, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Investment firm Morningstar announced Wednesday it will move its global headquarters into the James R....

FILE – Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin speaks at a news conference in Chicago, April 12, 2018. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus

By Heather Hollingsworth

September 30, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion,...

White Sox fans Ricardo Duran, from left, Rafael Diaz and Christian Casco cheer after the Sox scored a run in the first inning of their wild-card series game against the Astros, as the group watches the game at Mitchell’s Tap in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood Sept. 29, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

With the White Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’

By Jane Miller

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Both teams in the playoffs means business is up at drinking spots around the city.

Sports radio 104.3 The Score co-host Jarrett Payton talks during the live morning on-air program Sept. 28, 2026.
Payton replaced longtime co-host Mike Mulligan, launching the “Haugh & Payton Show" beside former Tribune columnist David Haugh on Aug. 31. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago Media Report: Jarrett Payton’s 1st month at The Score — and an ex-Cubs radio voice up for Hall of Fame

By Robert Channick

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The latest Chicago Media Report tackles Jarrett Payton's first month on The Score, the debut...

Ricardo Camarena lifts his neighbor Rayshawn Hackey, 6, while playing on the roots of a tree outside their homes on 26th Ave. in Gary, Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The tree was toppled Aug. 11. A group of state legislators spent nearly seven hours Monday looking at NIPSCO’s response to the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana statehouse hosts marathon committee meeting into NIPSCO’s storm response

By Maya Wilkins

September 29, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The committee passed recommendations for future legislation, including requiring procedures for power restoration and for...

New Lenox community development director Robin Ellis discusses a housing development planned for land south of Silver Cross Hospital during a Sept. 28 Village Board meeting. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

New Lenox officials consider new development near Silver Cross Hospital

By Elena Tittel

September 30, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

A development proposal would bring 180 housing units in 42 buildings to land south of...

President Donald Trump on stage at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

By Christopher Rugaber

September 29, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised the government wouldn’t limit the development of artificial intelligence,...

The Lyons Township High School District 204 board has made more moves to sell its undeveloped Willow Springs property. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Lyons Township High School eyes sale of Willow Springs property amid fears of industrial development

By Jesse Wright

September 29, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Lyons Township High School District 204 might finally sell its contentious Willow Springs property by...

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