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Chicago Archdiocese Dedicates First U.S. Suicide Memorial — 1dOn Sept. 9, 2026, Chicago's archdiocese dedicated "At Peace," said to be the first U.S. archdiocese suicide memorial, honoring Rev. Charles Rubey who told families their loved ones are with God.

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Chicago Wins Best Big City, 10th Straight YearTravel — 4dChicago 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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Chicago Woman Sues U.S. Over Border Patrol Shooting — 5dMarimar 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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Grizzlies Beat Bulls 104-100 in Preseason — 1dMemphis won 104-100 over Chicago in preseason; Isaiah Stewart's moderate left ankle sprain was expected to keep him out for the game and the regular-season start.

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IJRAmerica Has Little Fuel Cushion Left If A Hurricane Knocks Out Gulf Coast RefineriesSimon August · 6 min · 2h

Patrick Kane Returns for Blackhawks Home Opener — 3dPatrick 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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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Shavon Gayden Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Chicago Girl — Oct 3, 2026A 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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Governors Take On Power Companies Over Who Controls Your Electric Bill — 2dGovernors 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.

Guardians, White Sox set for winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 — 23hCleveland’s Gavin Williams will start Saturday’s winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 against Chicago’s Sean Burke after closing out the Guardians’ Game 4 win to tie the series 2-2. Burke, who dominated in a Game 2 victory, will start for the White Sox as both teams look to advance to the AL Championship Series.

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Islanders Beat Blackhawks 4-1 — 2dChicago visits the Islanders looking for a second straight win after beating St. Louis, while New York seeks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers. The Islanders will be without defenseman Alexander Romanov for six to eight months after he tore his ACL, with Scott Mayfield expected to return to the lineup.

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FaithTapSt. Olga of Kiev Converts to ChristianityThe Rus ruler travels to Constantinople and is baptized.1h · 3 reads

Illinois Woman Reported Missing After Boyfriend Returns AloneWorld — 2dIllinois police are seeking public help to find 24-year-old Alyssa Smith, who disappeared after traveling to Chicago with her boyfriend, who returned home without her. Detectives are checking possible sightings, including in Grant Park; authorities have not accused her boyfriend of wrongdoing.

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Chicago Woman Charged in 7-Year-Old’s Fatal Stabbing — 6dA 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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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 — 5dBritish 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 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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Suns’ Bridges Exits Bulls Game With Ankle Injury — 2dPhoenix 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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IJRDespite Trump’s Promises To Lower Prices, Americans Are Still Asking, ‘Where’s The Beef?’Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 5h

Fall Trails Showcase Routes Across Five StatesTravel — 3dFall trail outings range from Oklahoma City’s nearly 100 miles of routes and easy lakeside walks in Connecticut to an early-color Blue Ridge loop with waterfalls and Chicago’s 2.7-mile Bloomingdale Trail. A flat, paved California bay-shoreline path also offers a peaceful option for walking, jogging or running.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Sabres Host Stars After Two Straight Wins — 3dThe Buffalo Sabres host the Dallas Stars seeking a third straight win after rallying past Minnesota in overtime and Chicago in their first two home games. Buffalo’s early-season scoring from Owen Power and Tage Thompson faces a test against Dallas, which is coming off a 5-0 shutout of San Jose.

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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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Filipino American festivals planned across US communitiesLifestyle — 4dFilipino 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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Bears, Packers Face Injury Challenges in NFC North Rivalry — 3dThe Bears enter their matchup with Green Bay in strong overall form, but their league-worst red-zone efficiency remains a concern despite frequent trips inside the 20. The Packers, meanwhile, have struggled and face a tough Chicago defense; the game offers Green Bay a chance to shift its season, while both teams’ execution will be pivotal.

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FaithTapJim Elliot and Friends Killed in EcuadorMissionaries reach unreached Waorani1h · 1 reads

NHL Betting Picks and Early-Season Updates — 4dTuesday’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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Blackhawks’ Byram misses Buffalo return for family matter — Oct 3, 2026Bowen 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.

US Theaters Plan Halloween Shows NationwideEntertainment — 5dTheater 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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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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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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IJRBankruptcy Comes For American Trucking Companies As Diesel Prices Skyrocket: ‘They’re Killing Me’Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 6h