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Edmonton Oilers star Wayne Gretzky (99) serves as a screen for Keith Lowe's shot, which streaked past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito (35) during the first period Oct. 10, 1979, at Chicago Stadium. Gretzky was credited with an assist on the goal. The Hawks won 4-2. (Edward Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Wayne Gretzky makes NHL debut at Chicago Stadium

By Kori Rumore

October 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 10, according...

Sprio T. Agnew emerges from the federal court house in Baltimore Wednesday, Oct 10, 1973 after pleading no contest to a charge of federal tax evasion and resigning from the vice presidency. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns

By Associated Press

October 10, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 10, 1973, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, accused of accepting bribes, resigned his...

A beluga whale named Odin is transported by a group of experts from Marineland and U.S. aquariums onto a truck before being moved to an aquarium in the U.S., in the final transfer of whales out of the closed park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Aug. 31, 2026. (Carlos Osorio/The Canadian Press)

Fourth beluga whale rescued from Canada dies at Shedd, aquarium announces

By Tess Kenny

October 9, 2026 at 8:13 p.m.

Caspian, a 27-year-old female beluga, died Wednesday evening “despite intensive efforts by Shedd’s veterinary and...

An election worker makes final checks on voting machines inside the Chicago Voter Supersite on Sept. 30, 2026. Early voting begins on Thursday at 9 a.m. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago-area election officials gear up for potential ICE, FBI presence at the polls after Trump threats

By Rick Pearson

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Citing recent comments by President Donald Trump and top administration officials, lawsuits have been filed...

Izidora Angel, a literary translator, in her home on Sept. 21, 2026. Angel recently translated the novel “She Who Remains” from Bulgarian into English, which was a finalist for an international award. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago’s book translators ‘inhabit’ languages in their work, which is more art than science

By Rebecca Johnson

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago translators pore over words and themes to translate books into English, a practice they...

Yankees slugger Babe Ruth crosses the plate in Game 3 of the World Series against the Cubs in 1932. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Yankees slugger Babe Ruth calls his shot at Wrigley Field during World Series

By Kori Rumore

October 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 1, according...

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles at supporters during a rally in the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, on her inauguration day, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Today in History: Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as first female president of Mexico

By Associated Press

October 1, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum, a scientist-turned-politician, was sworn in as the first female president...

Two shot, one critically, while aboard CTA bus in Englewood: police

By Tess Kenny

September 30, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

Two people were shot and wounded, one critically, while riding a bus on the city’s...

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee gives a talk on Sept. 30, 2026, on the relationship between consumer sentiment and the economy. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

‘Record divergence’ between economic data and Americans’ views, Chicago Fed president says

By Shun Graves

October 1, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Despite stable economic data, Americans increasingly view the economy negatively, the Chicago Fed president indicated...

Woman, 70, fatally shot in Auburn Gresham, 1 in custody

By Tess Kenny

September 30, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

A 70-year-old woman was fatally shot on the city’s South Side early Wednesday night after...

Calumet City's Mr. Smiley water tower peers over a shopping area in 2022. It's one of two personable water towers in the city that were painted with faces in 1973. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Judge appoints receiver to manage Calumet City’s River Oaks West shopping center in foreclosure lawsuit

By Olivia Stevens

September 30, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

Less than a month after a $45.6 million foreclosure lawsuit was filed against the owner...

Aurora man sentenced to 33 years in prison for fatal 2023 shooting

By Aurora Beacon-News

September 30, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Zahmeir Andrews, 19, was found guilty of first-degree murder in July in connection with the...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary man sentenced to almost 4 years for bringing machine gun to school

By Post-Tribune

September 30, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Tuesday for bringing a...