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Gubernatorial Republican nominee Darren Bailey, left, and incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker. (Eileen T. Meslar and Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

On final campaign weekend, Illinois Democrats rally while top Republicans stay quiet

By Rick Pearson

November 1, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Juliana Stratton calls a Michigan Democrat’s endorsement of Republican Mike...

Anthony Hargrove and Michilla Blaise, candidates for the District 5B school board seat, debate at a candidates forum at Collins Academy STEAM High School in North Lawndale on Sept. 17, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

In the last stretch of school board races, a push to get out the vote

By Kate Armanini

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

Chicago voters will elect all 21 seats on the Board of Education on election day.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. looks at a map of north Hammond while discussing potential sites for a Chicago Bears stadium. He spoke Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, during the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Hammond economic development strong even as Chicago Bears stadium situation ‘changing every second’

By Doug Ross

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November 1, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. told an audience gathered Friday that the city continues to...

Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Aaron Del Mar, left, on March 18, 2026, and Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Christian Mitchell, right, on Oct. 14, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans and Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois lieutenant governor race: Christian Mitchell, Aaron Del Mar vie for a No. 2 job with big stakes

By Jeremy Gorner

October 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Democrat Christian Mitchell could become governor if Pritzker wins the White House, while Republican Aaron...

A person walks down Lawrence Avenue in the early morning on Oct. 13, 2026. Permanent daylight savings would make winter mornings extremely dark for many people. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Clocks fall back this weekend, reigniting debate over daylight saving time: ‘You never fully catch up’

By Lila Hempel-Edgers

October 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

For a Chicago drive-in operator, the end of daylight saving time means more movies, but...

Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo, author of the novel “Crossing Division Street,” on Oct. 19, 2026, in Chicago. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Column: ‘Crossing Division Street’ is a new novel of family, born out of Cabrini-Green

By Rick Kogan

October 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Cabrini-Green public housing project comes roaring back in a remarkable first novel by Rebecca...

Sheila Clay, a former Cabrini resident, takes pictures around the partially demolished Cabrini-Green high-rise building at 1230 N. Burling in Chicago on March 30, 2011. Clay resided in Cabrini's 1160 N. Sedgwick building for eight years. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Demolition crews begin razing Cabrini-Green high rises

By Kori Rumore

October 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 27, according...

Metropolitan Transit Authority employees dressed in turn of the century period clothing get a rare glimpse of City Hall Station as a modern train runs by, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, during the subway's 100th year celebration in New York. The first subway ride began on this day in 1904 at City Hall and cost a nickel. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Today in History: New York’s first subway line opens

By Associated Press

October 27, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 27, 1904, New York's first subway line opened to the public, running 9.1 miles...

Ex-etiquette: When imitation isn’t flattery

By Jann Blackstone

October 27, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

Q: What do I do with my husband’s ex-wife? She’s obsessed. It’s the weirdest thing...

R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the baiduhai called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: Friend’s bossy behavior to boyfriend causes concerns

By R. Eric Thomas

October 27, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Dear Eric: I have been friends with a woman for about 12 years. We have...

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton, left, Tampa Bay Rays catcher Nick Fortes, center, and pitcher Cole Sulser, right, watch his RBI base hit during the fifth inning of Game 3 of baseball’s World Series, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

World Series: Milwaukee Brewers rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first title

By Rob Maaddi

October 26, 2026 at 10:50 p.m.

World Series Game 4 is Tuesday at Tropicana Field, where many Milwaukee Brewers fans showed...

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) shoots against Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase (20) during the first half of Game 5 of the WNBA basketball finals, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 — and come within a win of the WNBA title
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By Janie McCauley

October 26, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as the Golden State...

Jayson Tatum of the Celtics drives against Caleb Wilson of the Bulls during the first quarter Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ loss to Boston Celtics, including the Caleb Wilson-Jayson Tatum matchup

By Julia Poe

October 26, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

Aspects of Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s game seem to be ahead of schedule, but...