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Former Bears coach Mike Ditka, who was also a player on the 1963 Bears NFL championship team, on Aug. 29, 2013, at Mike Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago. (Michael Tercha/baiduhai)

Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86

By Don Pierson

October 9, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

Nobody embodied Chicago Bears football more than Mike Ditka, who became the face of the...

"Broadview Six" defendants Katherine Abughazaleh, clockwise from upper left, Andre Martin, Michael Rabbitt, Joselyn Walsh, Brian Straw and Catherine Sharp. (baiduhai)

‘Broadview Six’ judge requests US attorney’s office communications, including Boutros email

By Jason Meisner

October 9, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

The federal judge considering potential sanctions in the controversial "Broadview Six" made her first formal...

Arianna Telles, center, of Chicago, holds a mock coffin reading “Sims Kills” as she protests during a community rally and march from the Pink Line to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's office Oct. 3, 2026. The protesters are calling on Pritzker to halt Sims Metal’s air permit until outstanding concerns about pollution, testing and monitoring are addressed. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Pilsen residents call for more air quality testing at scrap metal facility

By Jerry Wu

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October 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Sims says emissions no longer pose a health risk, but residents want testing under a...

Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar reacts to a goal scored by the Sabres' Jiri Kulich in the third period Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Hawks lost 4-3. (Joe Hrycych/Getty)

Chicago Blackhawks give up 3rd-period lead in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres, capping an ugly opening trip

By Kalen Lumpkins

October 3, 2026 at 11:21 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost their third straight game to open the season. Their home opener...

Rays starter Drew Rasmussen celebrates in the second inning against the Yankees during Game 1 of an American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in St Petersburg, Fla. (Julio Aguilar/Getty)

ALDS Game 1: Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays’ 1-0 win against New York Yankees

By Rob Maaddi

October 3, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

Drew Rasmussen didn’t allow a hit until two outs in the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda...

Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel looks to throw against Virginia Tech in the first half Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Blacksburg, Va. (Ryan Hunt/Getty)

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel’s season is over after tearing the ACL in his right knee

By Associated Press

October 3, 2026 at 8:32 p.m.

Pittsburgh sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel is out for the rest of the season after tearing...

Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal celebrates after striking out the Braves' Austin Riley in the fifth inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

NLDS Game 1: Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta Braves 5-3

By Beth Harris

October 3, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in triple-digit heat, Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker and Max...

Photos of Sierra Evans adorn posters during a vigil in her memory in an alley near the 9500 block of South Avenue N, Oct. 2, 2024, in Chicago. Evans, 19, was found fatally shot in the alley on the morning of Sept. 28. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Man linked to two East Side killings charged with fatally shooting third
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By William Lee

October 3, 2026 at 7:53 p.m.

Anthony Nunnally, 21, who is already facing separate first-degree murder charges for two teenage girls...

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) dives for a touchdown over Iowa defensive back Jaylen Watson during the first half Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

No. 5 Ohio State rides Julian Sayin-Jeremiah Smith connection to 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa

By John Bohnenkamp

October 3, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns — two to Jeremiah Smith —...

Illinois quarterback Katin Houser looks to pass against Ohio State on Sept. 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jay LaPrete/AP)

Illinois suffers ’embarrassing’ loss to Purdue, which snaps 19-game Big Ten skid with 24-17 win in Champaign

By Steve Stein

October 3, 2026 at 9:41 p.m.

Freshman Jacobo Echeverria Lozano kicked three field goals and Antonio Harris scored a late touchdown...

Players warm up as fans start to take their seats before a game between Northwestern and Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

100 years reborn, Northwestern’s Ryan Field opens to wows and a deafening din

By Shun Graves

October 3, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

The journey from when Northwestern's Ryan Field hosted its first game on the same day...

White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor celebrates after a 3-0 win over the Guardians in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Oct. 3 in Cleveland. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Grant Taylor and the Chicago White Sox relievers keep doing ‘our little thing’ in Game 1 win

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By Paul Sullivan

October 3, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

Grant Taylor and four other Chicago White Sox pitchers combined for a 3-0 shutout Saturday,...

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., takes questions from reporters as senators depart a classified briefing on President Donald Trump’s directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pres. Donald Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time

By Melissa Goldin

October 3, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

President Donald Trump on Saturday pressured Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a...