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Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

FILE – Young people hold a banner as they lead a celebratory march for Indigenous Peoples Day, Oct. 9, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, file)

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history.

By Associated Press

October 12, 2026 at 10:05 a.m.

Here is a look at why it’s called Indigenous Peoples Day and how people celebrate.

President Donald Trump, right, presents the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk at the U.S. Institute of Peace, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans

By Jill Colvin

October 12, 2026 at 10:07 a.m.

Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this...

Benito Juarez Community Academy student Rogelio Mendeola works on his calavera figure during art class on Sept. 21, 2026. A calavera is a small skeleton figurine used during the holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, to honor deceased loved ones. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Benito Juarez students honor loved ones in Día de los Muertos celebration

By Kate Perez

September 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Students at Benito Juarez high school craft calaveras to honor loved ones for Día de...

Patrons at "The Pump" yell and scream as the White Sox win their first pennant in 40 years on Sept. 22, 1959. The Pump was a tavern and restaurant at 3712 S. Halsted St. in Chicago. (Al Phillips/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Go-Go’ White Sox clinch American League pennant

By Kori Rumore

September 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 22, according...

John Cougar Mellencamp performs both on stage and on one of two large screen television screens set up at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Sept. 22, 1985 during the Farm Aid concert. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Today in History: First Farm Aid concert held in Champaign

By Associated Press

September 22, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 22, 1985, rock and country music artists participated in Farm Aid, a concert...

People walk by the Arch on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston on March 31, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Northwestern and University of Chicago drop in U.S. News college rankings

By Kate Perez

September 21, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

Some of Illinois’ most notable universities shifted slightly in national rankings while remaining among the...

Four beluga whales relocated from a facility in Canada swim in a habitat at the Shedd Aquarium on July 23, 2026, in Chicago. Osiris, one of the four whales, has died. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

A third beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at Shedd; a fourth died last week in Spain

By Adriana Pérez

September 21, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

In a blog post, Shedd staff said that Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga, had been...

Fans walk through muddy Douglass Park on the final day of Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 20, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Soaked Riot Fest forces restoration plans for swampy Douglass Park

By Robert McCoppin

September 21, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

Riot Fest will be financially responsible for “reasonable costs,” to restore Douglass Park, a Chicago...

In this photo taken with a smartphone, people opposed to a congressional redistricting plan rally outside the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say

By David A. Lieb

September 21, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

A long-running legal fight over Missouri’s congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal...

Earl Wilson, center, listens during the start of his jury trial for the 2017 fatal shooting of Cook County Judge Raymond Myles and the shooting of his girlfriend, at the Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview, Jan. 13, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Family of slain Cook County judge recalls loss ahead of sentencing

By Sam Charles

September 21, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

During a hearing Monday ahead of his killer’s sentencing, Cook County Judge Raymond Myles’ closest...

Yadira Escamilla sits inside her church,
Unity Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, on June 2, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago woman ‘felt relief’ as troubled South Side foster facility’s manager sentenced to 30 years in prison

By Rebecca Johnson

September 21, 2026 at 5:46 p.m.

A young woman who was sexually assaulted by a manager at a troubled South Side...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s badge is visible during an ICE hiring fair, Aug. 26, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders, sources

By Ryan J. Foley

September 21, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding thousands of...