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Gov. JB Pritzker speaks on election night, Nov. 3, 2026, at Navy Pier in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Democrat JB Pritzker elected to third term as Illinois governor: ‘Continue to hope’

By Rick Pearson

November 3, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

Democrat JB Pritzker was elected to a third term as Illinois governor Tuesday, handily defeating...

A person walks to the City of Arlington South Service Center ahead of the polling place opening on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Democrats win control of the US Senate, ending Republicans’ dominance in Washington

By Jill Colvin

November 3, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

Democrats have won the US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington by harnessing voters' frustration...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton addresses supporters during her election night watch party at the Ramova Theatre on Nov. 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

US Senate race: Illinois voters choose Juliana Stratton as Dick Durbin’s successor

By Olivia Olander

November 3, 2026 at 11:02 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who rode Gov. JB Pritzker’s backing to a decisive March primary...

Donald Trump crosses the Wabash Avenue Bridge on Oct. 28, 2004, to attend the start of the demolition of the Sun-Times building in Chicago. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Donald Trump watches as Sun-Times building razed to build Trump Tower

By Kori Rumore

October 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 28, according...

This is a view from the bottom of the base of the Statue of Liberty, on Liberty Island in New York, June 2, 1952. (AP Photo/Robert Kradin)

Today in History: Statue of Liberty dedicated

By Associated Press

October 28, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France,...

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: Sister ponders sharing family secrets
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By R. Eric Thomas

October 28, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Dear Eric: I have two brothers with storied pasts from 60 years ago. My older...

Tampa Bay Rays’ Chandler Simpson celebrates during the 12th inning of Game 4 of baseball’s World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

World Series: Tampa Bay Rays stun Milwaukee Brewers with rally in 12th inning to force a Game 5

By Ronald Blum

October 28, 2026 at 7:14 a.m.

Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and...

Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Kings on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Blackhawks snap 3-game skid with a scrappy 2-1 win to end homestand 3-4-0: ‘We deserved to win’

By Kalen Lumpkins

October 27, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks were able to close their seven-game homestand with a 2-1 win over...

A Milwaukee Brewers fan watches warm ups prior to Game 4 of baseball's World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

World Series: Milwaukee Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to possibly celebrate the franchise’s 1st title

By Rob Maaddi

October 27, 2026 at 11:19 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers fans are flocking to Tropicana Field in hopes of seeing their team win...

Customers shop at the Whole Foods flagship supermarket in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Sandy Carson/The New York Times)

Whole Foods is coming to Logan Square in a new format

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By Brian J. Rogal

October 27, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

A company spokesperson said Whole Foods Market signed a lease for the 10,000-square-foot building at...

Opposition presidential candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro arrives at his election night event after the presidential runoff in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.(AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department says

By Matthew Lee

October 27, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

A senior State Department official said Tuesday that Flávio Bolsonaro and his family will be...

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi mingles with supporters at his primary Election Night watch party at Jarvis Square Tavern in Chicago on March 17, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Fritz Kaegi defends record as Cook County assessor, calls for more reform in last budget hearing

By A.D. Quig

October 27, 2026 at 4:46 p.m.

Outgoing Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi used his final county budget hearing Tuesday to defend...

FILE – Oren and Tal Alexander speak at a panel at the Rockstars of Real Estate Event in New York., on Sept. 3, 2013. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision for DETAILS Magazine/AP Images, File)

Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison after women spoke of being drugged and raped by them

By Larry Neumeister

October 27, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Three once high-flying brothers convicted of exploiting their wealth and access to luxury real estate...