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Chicago Board of Education president candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson. (Arthur Maiorella and Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.

By Kate Armanini

October 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.

The Lake Street Bridge, which is closed for vehicle traffic until early 2028, on Oct. 27, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Lake Street Bridge work delayed again; Green and Pink Line disruptions continue

By Talia Soglin

October 28, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

CTA Green and Pink Line commuters are in for a little more pain as the...

FBI SWAT officers, sheriff's police and Dixmoor police are on the scene in the 145th block of Cooper Street in Dixmoor after one person was killed during a federal investigation on Oct. 28, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Man shot and killed in FBI-involved shooting in Dixmoor

By Sam Charles

October 28, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

The FBI is investigating a second fatal shooting in the Chicago area this week involving...

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
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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

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

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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

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...