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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...

The Miami Correctional Facility located near Bunker Hill, Indiana. (U.S. District Court records)

Lawsuit alleges ‘torture’ at Indiana prison holding immigrants, many from Chicago area

By Laura Rodríguez Presa

November 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three immigrants currently detained at the facility, seeks court...

Research and development chef Daryll Tinana works on a new recipe at the Home Chef test kitchen in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2026. Founded in 2013, Chicago-based Home Chef has grown into one of the leading meal kit companies in the nation. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago-based Home Chef is whipping up new meal kit recipes to keep millennials cooking
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By Robert Channick

November 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Home Chef, a Chicago-based meal kit company that saw its subscription service fall off in...

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

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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

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

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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

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...