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Chicago Woman Sues U.S. Over Border Patrol Shooting — 3dMarimar Martinez is suing the federal government over being shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, after assault charges against her were dropped. Her attorneys say a forensic reconstruction supports her account that she was driving away when the agent fired; federal officials had alleged she rammed agents, and Chicago police are investigating the shooting.

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Chicago Wins Best Big City, 10th Straight YearTravel — 2dChicago won Condé Nast Traveler Best Big City for the 10th year since 2017. Oct. 10 is Best Big City Day; Milwaukee ranked No. 5.

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Patrick Kane Returns for Blackhawks Home Opener — 2dPatrick Kane’s return energized Chicago’s home opener against St. Louis, as the Blackhawks looked to rebound from an 0-3 start and launch a long homestand. The Blues’ disappointing loss drew fan criticism over a slow start and a lack of top-line scoring, while Chicago’s overturned-goal challenge was seen as a turning point.

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Shavon Gayden Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Chicago Girl — 5dA 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed by a woman while walking in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. Bystanders detained the suspect, who was injured and taken into police custody; police have not disclosed a motive or whether she knew the child.

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IJRAnthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ PolicyDylan Kresak · 2 min · 7h

Governors Take On Power Companies Over Who Controls Your Electric Bill — 1dGovernors whose states share the nation's largest power grid will meet Thursday in Chicago — as critics say the grid's members kept most decision-making power.

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Nicole Hardy Power companies keeping control of the grid just means higher costs with less accountability for users.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

British Airways Flight Returns Safely to HeathrowTravel — 3dBritish Airways flight BA295, traveling from London to Chicago, declared an emergency over Ireland and descended from cruising altitude to about 9,000 feet before turning back toward London. The cause of the emergency was not immediately known.

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Chicago Woman Charged in 7-Year-Old’s Fatal Stabbing — 4dA 48-year-old woman, Shavon Gayden, has been charged with first-degree murder after police say she fatally stabbed 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon on a South Side Chicago sidewalk; bystanders detained Gayden, and the motive remains unclear. Court records cited in local reporting show Gayden had prior battery cases and an outstanding felony warrant.

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Suns’ Bridges Exits Bulls Game With Ankle Injury — 1dPhoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges left Wednesday’s preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls with a right ankle injury after colliding with players while pursuing a loose ball. Coach Jordan Ott said Bridges seemed to be in a good place and could potentially play Saturday, while Jordan Goodwin is prepared to fill in at point guard if needed.

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Chicago Pilgrims Catch Pope Leo XIV's Attention at Vatican Audience — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s years serving poor communities in Peru shape his appeal for Catholic missionary work as the Church marks World Mission Day’s centennial. Separately, 50 pilgrims from Chicago and New York caught his attention at a Vatican audience and were invited to meet him personally.

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BooksWhy lasting effectiveness starts with character, not techniqueCovey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.1h · 4 reads

Filipino American festivals planned across US communitiesLifestyle — 3dFilipino American Heritage Month events across the country are celebrating the culture through festivals featuring food, music, dance, local businesses and community organizations. A Chicago Filipino American restaurant also marked the occasion by sharing its signature wings and bringing people together over food.

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White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in ALDS opener — Oct 1, 2026The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the ALDS, taking the lead on Munetaka Murakami’s two-run homer and adding an insurance run on Colson Montgomery’s RBI double. Chicago’s bullpen worked out of repeated bases-loaded threats to preserve the shutout.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

NHL Betting Picks and Early-Season Updates — 2dTuesday’s NHL betting previews offered mixed calls on Florida-Los Angeles: one favored the Kings based on trends, while another backed Florida and Seth Jones to record a point. Other picks leaned toward Carolina over Montreal and St. Louis over Chicago, with the Blackhawks still seeking their first win.

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US Theaters Plan Halloween Shows NationwideEntertainment — 3dTheater and arts venues across Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta and Marion are offering Halloween-season programming, from horror plays and variety shows to puppet productions, classic films and live music. Dallas is also hosting a family festival with performances, dancing, activities and animal encounters.

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Blackhawks’ Byram misses Buffalo return for family matter — 5dBowen Byram, Chicago's top-paid defenseman on a six-year $75 million deal, will miss Saturday's return to Buffalo for a family matter. Greenway is expected to play.

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Dana Whitfield Family comes first, so Byram skipping the Buffalo game is the right call even if it delays his matchup against the Sabres.

IJRWhite House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B FraudDylan Kresak · 4 min · 9h

Chicago Fire Plans Two Major Cast Exits in Season 15 — Sep 30, 2026Chicago Fire’s 15th season brings major changes, including longtime showrunner Andrea Newman’s departure and the exits of Dermot Mulroney’s Chief Pascal and Joe Miñoso’s Joe Cruz. Brandon Larracuente said Cruz will receive a farewell sendoff, while Pascal’s exit depends on the Season 14 cliffhanger; he also noted the departures will leave a void at Firehouse 51.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — Sep 30, 2026The Chicago White Sox swept Houston in their American League wild-card series, earning their first postseason-series win in 21 years after Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan, sent the team a letter of support before Game 1. Chicago won the opener 6-3 and closed out the series with a 7-3 victory.

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Eagles-Bears Matchup Set Amid Chicago QB Uncertainty — Sep 28, 2026The Bears head into their matchup with Philadelphia after a 9-3 loss and without quarterback Caleb Williams, leaving their offense facing another difficult test. The Eagles have allowed few passing yards, but their secondary has struggled to produce turnovers and their safeties have missed tackles, giving Chicago an area to target.

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Chris Dalton Bears without Williams are in for a grind, but if their backs can make the Eagles safeties miss more, it could stay closer than expected.

American Adds Three Daily South Bend–O’Hare FlightsTravel — 3dAmerican Airlines has replaced its Landline bus connection between South Bend and Chicago O’Hare with three daily flights on 65-seat CRJ-700 regional jets. The service restores air travel on the 84-mile route, adds competition with United and gives South Bend travelers another connection to American’s broader network.

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Election Guides Cover Minnesota and Chicago RacesPolitics — 3dCandidates in November 2026 municipal races across Eagan, Cannon Falls, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Vadnais Heights are outlining priorities including affordable housing, redevelopment and data centers; economic growth, infrastructure and public safety; environmental protection and community inclusion; and fiscal restraint. The contests include mayoral and council races, with candidates emphasizing different approaches to managing growth and serving residents.

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FaithTapSt. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan RusVladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.3h · 3 reads

White Sox Take 1-0 Lead Over AstrosSports — Sep 27, 2026The 81-81 Houston Astros won the AL West and will host the 84-78 Chicago White Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason meeting. Chicago returns to the playoffs after a major turnaround, while Houston’s powerful lineup, led by Yordan Alvarez, poses a daunting test.

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Jets Snap 21-Game Interception Drought, Lose 23-12Sports — 4dThe Jets ended their 20-game interception drought against Chicago but still lost 23-12, and they remain mired in a separate two-minute scoring slump. Across the NFL, five teams are 0-4, tying a record for this point in a season; separately, Cleveland’s defense extended its streak without allowing a 300-yard passer to 49 games.

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Chicago Fed president says fighting inflation will be painful — Sep 21, 2026

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Dana Whitfield The hit always lands hardest on people who need steady jobs and affordable loans.

Case Keenum dives in smiling, then gives God the glory after Bears’ 27-7 win — Sep 29, 2026In his first start since 2023, Case Keenum led Chicago past Philadelphia on Monday night, celebrated with his family, and thanked God for the night.

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Packers Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper Could Miss Season — 4dPackers coach Matt LaFleur says the team will keep veteran guard Kevin Zeitler sidelined until he is ready, warned running back Kaleb Johnson that fumbles could cost him playing time, and expressed dissatisfaction with the offense. Green Bay also fears linebacker Edgerrin Cooper could miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury, while LaFleur is keeping the focus on players ahead of the rivalry game with Chicago rather than matching Bears coach Ben Johnson’s personal approach.

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IJRRepublican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election DaySimon August · 5 min · 9h