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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

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

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

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...

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat watches teammates warm up for a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Montez Sweat returns to Chicago Bears after having to miss 2 games for failed drug test: ‘It was devastating’

By Sean Hammond

October 27, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Speaking with reporters for the first time since his suspension, Montez Sweat took full responsibility...

Food vendor Marcelo Aparicio serves elote as activists and organizers from the Food Chain Workers Alliance and Street Vendors Association of Chicago rally at the Haymarket Memorial to demand reforms to the city's restrictive street vending regulations, October 26 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

‘Chicago, do better’: Vendors, food activists demand reforms to city’s restrictive street vending laws

By Zareen Syed

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

Chicago street vendors and food worker activists from across the country rallied Monday at the...

Dr. Satish N. Nadig, Director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center and Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery, left, checks in with Art Nichols in the transplant clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Oct. 27, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

‘A destination for transplant innovation’: Northwestern launches new transplant institute

By Jane Miller

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

The tech-forward institute aims to help streamline the organ transplant process for patients.

This image from security video provided by John Lindamood shows escaped inmate Jacob Allen Morley, bottom right, stealing a white Ford F-350 from the Lindamood Planting Company early Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Lake County, Tenn. (John Lindamood via AP)

Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in southern Illinois, authorities say

By Jeffrey Collins

October 27, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

An escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby...

The Chi Phi fraternity house is seen at Cornell University, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Ithaca, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case

By Leah Willingham

October 27, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang...

Jodi, a mounted Nanotyrannus skeleton, of the Cretaceous Period, approximately 67 million years ago, estimated at $6 – 9 million, is displayed at Sotheby’s, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

A dinosaur fossil that looks like a mini T. rex just sold for a giant $47 million

By Philip Marcelo

October 27, 2026 at 3:39 p.m.

The rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus — recently confirmed to be a distant cousin of...

Greta Keranen and Jeffery Regnier walk out of the Will County courthouse Nov. 20, 2025. (Addison Wright/Daily Southtown)

Judge hears arguments on requested investigation of Will County prosecutors in Kee forfeiture case

By Evy Lewis

October 27, 2026 at 2:52 p.m.

Kee Firearms owners told Judge Barbara Petrungaro a special prosecutor should investigate the Will County...

Artist Dorian Sylvain, from left, Kahari Black and Nick Slusinski paste up new sections of "Bring It With You,” a 50-foot-tall steel pillar by Sylvain, on Oct. 27, 2026, during a groundbreaking event for West Edge Arts, a mural park with community spaces planned to open next year in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

A new mural park is coming to the West Side
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By Nina Metz

October 27, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

West Edge Arts is set to open in the summer of 2027 on a stretch...

Ald. Pat Dowell, 3rd, speaks to reporters following the City Council meeting at City Hall on Sept. 29, 2026. Ald. Scott Waguespack, 32nd, is at left with Ald. Nicole Lee, 11th. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Aldermen seek to take control of parking meter money from Mayor Brandon Johnson

By Alice Yin

October 27, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

Aldermen opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson are forcing a special meeting to try to wrest...