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Democrat Melissa Bean, left, and Republican Jennifer Davis, both shown Oct. 1, 2026, are vying for the 8th Congressional District seat. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis

By Robert McCoppin

October 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Former Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat, seeks a comeback in a solidly Democratic northwest...

Workers prepare the main stage ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Obama Foundation workers move to unionize

By A.D. Quig

October 7, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Months after former President Barack Obama's museum's opening this summer, employees at the museum foundation...

Runners make their way under “L” tracks on LaSalle Street in the first miles of the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Hitting the pavement and grabbing some memories with these Chicago Marathon men

By Rick Kogan

October 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

If you are watching the marathon on Sunday, know that the race is a gathering...

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld speaks Tuesday with county and elected officials at the former Oak Forest Hospital grounds. (Elena Tittel/Daily Southtown)

Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort

By Elena Tittel

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October 6, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug....

Nelson County, Ky., jailer Justin Hall shows an electric shock glove that is used at his facility, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Bardstown, Ky. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)

Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

By Ryan J. Foley

October 6, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

By RYAN J. FOLEY The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees...

The East Dundee Village Board unanimously voted Monday to censure Village President Dan Pearson for inviting Republican candidates to give political speeches at the village's Oktoberfest and other actions. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

East Dundee village president censured for partisan politics, ‘inappropriate’ comments

By Gloria Casas

October 6, 2026 at 11:55 a.m.

East Dundee Village President Dan Pearson was censured by the village board for inviting Republicans...

Dr. Ayoub Sayeg arrives at a court hearing at the Daley Center in the Loop on Aug. 19, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension

By Christy Gutowski

October 6, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs temporarily suspended Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license,...

Adrian Meronk of Poland holds the trophy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2026 at the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland, on Oct. 4, 2026. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)

LIV Golf in line to get initial $300M investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

By Doug Ferguson

October 6, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

BC Partners Credit announced an initial investment in LIV Golf, part of a targeted $300...

Padres’ Mason Miller reacts during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a NLDS against the Brewers on Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

San Diego Padres dismiss Mason Miller pitch-tipping speculation with season on line

By Greg Beacham

October 6, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

Although the San Diego Padres have plenty of concerns in the face of playoff elimination,...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a campaign event for Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., background left, in Bakersfield, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Republicans return to tough-on-crime message before difficult midterm elections

By Matt Brown

October 6, 2026 at 10:16 a.m.

From coast to coast, Republicans are focusing on public disorder, illegal immigration and violent crime...

Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly attends the 7th Annual Soap Opera Update Awards on Sept. 29, 1996, in New York City. (Evan Agostini/Liaison)

Robert Kelker-Kelly, star of ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital,’ dies at 62

By Brian Niemietz

October 6, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

Prolific soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly is dead at 62.

Guardians third baseman José Ramírez, left, loses his batting helmet while safely reaching second base as White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery watches a grounder from Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter in the first inning in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Oct. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Cleveland Guardians’ bats go cold again, totaling just 7 hits so far in ALDS vs. Chicago White Sox

By Joe Reedy

October 6, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

The Cleveland Guardians have picked a bad time for their offense to go cold again.

PepsiCo has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade distributed in Texas and 36 other states over undeclared dyes. (Jetcityimage/Dreamstime/TNS)

Gatorade recalled over undeclared dyes in Illinois. Here’s what to check.
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By Dallas Morning News

October 6, 2026 at 7:56 a.m.

PepsiCo is recalling 122,021 cases of Gatorade distributed in Illinois and 36 other states, according...