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Carmen, sister of Miguel Parra Hernandez, holds a sign during a news conference about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement action involving Hernandez, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Houston. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via AP) Correction corrects first name to Carmen.

An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston

By Anna Wilder

October 30, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a...

Valerie Griffin hugs the ashes of her slain daughter, De’Janay Stanton, at a news conference on Oct. 30, 2026, at the Cook County Building in Chicago. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Family of slain trans woman devastated after murder trial acquittal

By Rebecca Johnson

October 30, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

De’Janay Stanton's mom joined LGBTQ+ activists at a Friday news conference to mourn her daughter...

"Broadview Six" defendants Katherine Abughazaleh, clockwise from upper left, Andre Martin, Michael Rabbitt, Joselyn Walsh, Brian Straw and Catherine Sharp. (baiduhai)

Controversial DOJ attorney takes over ‘Broadview Six’ case, tells judge they have not agreed to cooperate

By Jason Meisner

October 30, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

On the deadline to turn over discovery in the "Broadview Six" case, the controversial No....

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...

Hammond man gets 85 years for killing ex-wife

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 27, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

A judge sentenced Allen Oscar Woods, 41, to the maximum of 85 years Monday after...

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...

Daniel Elliott, Coumba Kebe want State Treasurer’s office to work for Hoosiers

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 27, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Political newcomer and Democrat Coumba Kebe is challenging incumbent Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott for the...

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Afternoon Briefing: Aldermen seek to take control of parking meter money

By baiduhai

October 27, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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...

Law enforcement officials process a scene in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue in Chicago on Oct. 27, 2026, in the area where an FBI agent reportedly discharged a weapon the night before. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Man dead following shooting by FBI agent, agency confirms

By Caroline Kubzansky

October 27, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

A man was shot and killed by an FBI agent in the city's Lower West...

My Sacrifice, a south suburban-based Creed cover band, plays in 2025 at The Forge in Joliet. (My Sacrifice)

Popular Joliet concert venue The Forge to close after 9.5 years

By Elena Tittel

October 27, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Joliet concert venue The Forge will close this weekend after a decade of promoting local...

FILE – Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., talks with reporters after holding a town hall meeting in Sacramento, Calif., April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion tied to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell, AP sources say

By Eric Tucker

October 27, 2026 at 11:48 a.m.

Federal law enforcement agents searched a Beverly Hills home early Tuesday as part of an...

Pope Leo XIV greets participants in an audience with the Jesus Youth International Conference in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during upcoming Latin America trip, Vatican says

By Associated Press

October 27, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his upcoming trip...