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Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates after a 23-12 victory over the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Tyson Bagent’s ‘full-circle moment’ after an emotional win with the Chicago Bears is music to QB’s ears

By Phil Thompson

October 4, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

Quarterback Tyson Bagent made several big plays when the Chicago Bears needed them most Sunday,...

Police tape flaps in the breeze near the corner of 24th Street and South Rockwell Street, where an off-duty police officer shot a man just after midnight, on Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Off-duty police officer shoots man in Little Village during physical altercation, police say

By Adriana Pérez

October 4, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

The officer was driving in the 2600 block of West 24th Street when he stopped...

Emily Strayer, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire of the Chicks perform at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago on Oct. 3, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: The Chicks tour shows why ‘Taking the Long Way’ is a path still worth taking

By Britt Julious

October 4, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

In the moments before their comeback anthem "Not Ready to Make Nice," lead singer Natalie...

Pope John Paul II in Grant Park in Chicago in October 1979. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Pope John Paul II conducts sermon by the shore in Grant Park

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 5, according...

Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke listens in during his hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Today in History: Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke convicted for Laquan McDonald’s murder

By Associated Press

October 5, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 5, 2018, a jury in Chicago convicted white police officer Jason Van Dyke of...

R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the baiduhai called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: Dating apps lead to uncomfortable conversations

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By R. Eric Thomas

October 5, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Dear Eric: I have been divorced for 39 years. I am 70 years old. Sporadically...

The Braves' Michael Harris II celebrates after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of Game 2 of a National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

NLDS Game 2: Michael Harris II helps Atlanta Braves even series vs. Los Angeles Dodgers with 3-2 win

By Beth Harris

October 4, 2026 at 10:57 p.m.

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on Kris Bubic’s wild pitch in...

The Brewers’ Jackson Chourio celebrates after hitting a walk-off two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning of Game 2 of a National League Division Series against the Padres on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Kayla Wolf/AP)

NLDS Game 2: Jackson Chourio’s walk-off 2-run hit with 2 outs in 9th gives Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 series lead

By Steve Megargee

October 4, 2026 at 9:40 p.m.

By STEVE MEGARGEE MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio says his knack for coming through in...

Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, display a large-headed effigy of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro with a message in Portuguese that reads “Traitor of Brazil,” during a campaign event at central bus station in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

The Latest: Brazil heads to runoff presidential election between Bolsonaro, Lula

By Associated Press

October 4, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

Brazil’s pivotal presidential election is headed to a runoff after incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da...

Bears running back Kyle Monangai celebrates after running for a first down in the second quarter against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Kyle Monangai and the run game ‘grind that meat’ to subdue New York Jets — and bore Chicago Bears defenders

By Sean Hammond

October 4, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

Kyle Monangai finished with 146 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries, powering the Chicago...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) aims a pass during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

NFC North: Green Bay Packers survive turnovers for win, Minnesota Vikings stay perfect and Detroit Lions fall

By Rob Maaddi

October 4, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes, and the Green Bay Packers overcame two fourth-quarter turnovers...

White Sox pitcher Sean Burke works out Sunday, Oct. 4, in Cleveland. The White Sox play the Guardians in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Sunday. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

3 ALDS takeaways, including Sean Burke’s potential role behind Chicago White Sox Game 2 starter Anthony Kay

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By LaMond Pope

October 4, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox will start Anthony Kay on Monday for Game 2 of the...