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Democrats lead fundraising in Illinois and federal races as megadonors fail to materialize for Darren Bailey
Newly filed campaign finance records show Republican Darren Bailey entered the final month before the Nov. 3 election with $431,787 in cash on hand, a disadvantage of better than 100 to 1 to the $44.4 million that the self-funding Gov. JB Pritzker had in his campaign fund on Sept. 30.
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Editorial: Don Tracy and Julianna Stratton, running for Senate in the darkening shadow of Donald Trump
Dick Durbin's Senate seat comes open in the midst of Trump 2.0.
Politics
Mayor Brandon Johnson fundraising trails challengers, campaign report shows
Last quarter Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled in one of the lowest fundraising hauls out of the declared 2027 mayoral field.
Entertainment
Gary’s Fest in the First returns Saturday after being postponed
The 23rd Fest in the First will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday along Gary's Lake Street in the city's Miller neighborhood.
Sports
Big Ten football this week: No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana features the last 2 national champions
The first matchup between top-five teams at Indiana’s Memorial Stadium features the winners of the last two national championships.
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Former Russell Investments CEO Michelle Seitz lists Kenilworth mansion for $10.5M
Michelle Seitz, who spent more than two decades at Chicago-based William Blair & Co., has...
Immigration
ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate
Federal immigration officials need to ensure that body cameras worn by officers are uniformly activated...
Education
What’s that constant beeping noise? Ryan Field neighbors sound off on alarm testing
Noise and alarm concerns have taken a front seat in the complaints issued to Ryan...
Crime and Public Safety
CPD officer stripped of police powers after off-duty shooting in Little Village
The Chicago police officer who shot a man while off-duty earlier this month in the...
Environment
See where the Norte wildfire is burning in Southern California
Eight homes were reported burning in San Juan Capistrano, with flames reaching the backyards of...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Voting has begun in the 40th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
We've officially entered the voting stage in the Tribune's 40th annual Holiday Cookie Contest.
Investigations
Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs temporarily suspended Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license,...
History
Today in Chicago History: First 5 miles of city’s subway system opens
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 16, according...
Local News
Karter Nicholson, who doesn’t believe in ‘nervous energy,’ picks up Homewood-Flossmoor for win over Andrew
Homewood-Flossmoor's Karter Nicholson completes 10 of 15 passes for 151 yards and accounts for three TDs...
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Stay warm in style with these men’s leather gloves
With winter upon us, that means a wardrobe change with the sudden chill in the...