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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

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

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

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...

Answer Angel: Sick of all the Taylor talk? Shake it off.

By Ellen Warren

October 26, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Judging from the breathless Internet coverage of the run up to...

Federal officers work the scene of a FBI involved shooting near the 1800 block of South Union Avenue on Oct. 26, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Investigation underway after shooting involving FBI agent on Lower West Side, officials say

By Tess Kenny

October 26, 2026 at 9:44 p.m.

The outbound Dan Ryan 18th Street exit was blocked off as of 8:15 Monday night,...

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) office building at 6201 S. Emerald Drive in Chicago, Jan. 17, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois DCFS official improperly approved $1.4 million in extra pay for employees, inspector general says

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By Olivia Olander

October 26, 2026 at 7:09 p.m.

The official, Kimberly Bates, resigned after the investigation. In a phone interview Monday, she said...

Streamers fall from the rafters following the Golden State Valkyries victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Atlanta Dream, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Dan Hernandez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Atlanta Dream gets home matinee for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals — as NBA keeps primetime slot

By Doug Feinberg

October 26, 2026 at 10:33 p.m.

The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden...

England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third

By Ken Maguire

October 26, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club...

Chicago White Sox television broadcaster John Schriffen walks on the field ahead of the opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox part ways with television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen

By LaMond Pope

October 26, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox informed John Schriffen that his contract will not be extended as...

FILE — Former FBI Director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

By Eric Tucker

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October 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old...

Ald. Marty Quinn, 13th, from left, Ald. Anthony Beale, 9th, Ald. Samantha Nugent, 39th, and Ald. Nicole Lee, 11th, speak outside chambers after Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered his budget address on Oct. 21, 2026, at Chicago's City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago aldermen open budget hearings questioning if Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan is truly balanced

By Jake Sheridan

October 26, 2026 at 6:28 p.m.

Facing incredulity Monday from many aldermen who bucked Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget last year, his...