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Today in Chicago History: Buckingham Fountain opens
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (211+ words) Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 26, according to the Tribune's archives. Flashback: May 26, 1855 1855: Cyrus Bradley was appointed chief of police in Chicago and served in that position until his death in 1865. He later…...
Mallory Swanson scores in her 2nd game back as the Chicago Stars down Bay FC 1-0
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (448+ words) Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since returning from maternity leave, propelling the Chicago Stars to a 1-0 win Sunday over Bay FC, which was booked for two red cards in the match. In other action around the National Women's Soccer…...
Legislature sets stage for Illinois to become a "right-to-die" state as bill narrowly passes
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (734+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Illinois stands to become the next state that would permit doctors to help terminally ill people end their lives after the controversial measure cleared its final legislative hurdle early Friday in a narrow state Senate vote in which opponents…...
Chicago Cubs searching for answers after 9th consecutive loss: "We've got to play better'
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (643+ words) PITTSBURGH " For as bleak as the Chicago Cubs" season is trending, in a dramatic shift over the last two weeks, those within the clubhouse are trying to maintain perspective. At some point, things will turn the Cubs" way. It"s…...
With the unofficial beginning of summer, Chicago's beaches fill up
16+ hour, 16+ min ago (1490+ words) Anton Gridiron was unloading his vehicle before 9 a. m. Monday, hauling fishing reels, grills and food, to bask in the shady glory of trees near 31st Street Beach with his family on Memorial Day. "Fishing, bike riding, dog walking, exercising " we're doing all…...
Baby steps are no longer an option for the improving Chicago White Sox
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (507+ words) The Chicago White Sox moved back over. 500 Monday with their 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, after an unimpressive 2-4 road trip to Seattle and San Francisco. A month ago, the. 500 mark was seemingly a reachable goal, and anything over that was…...
Photos: Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 1 on Memorial Day
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (53+ words) Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field on Monday, May 25, 2026. Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida high fives first basema. .. More in Chicago White Sox More in Chicago White Sox...
Chicago Bears have 3 picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Here are 25 prospects to watch.
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (25+ words) The Chicago Bears have three picks during Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday. Here are 25 players they could consider in the second round....
Daywatch: Chicago honors fallen service members
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (509+ words) For Aaron Blaylock, attending Chicago's Memorial Day ceremonies has been an annual tradition ever since he retired from his service in the Air Force Reserve in 1984. Blaylock, a 67-year-old living in Bronzeville, said that although he served in a time…...
Chicago bike lane construction sparks pushback, fuels political fights
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1779+ words) Cars whiz past, a few bikes too, as concrete bumpers and painted lines slowly grow at the edge of the busy street. But as reliably as time passes, the two groups show up to the sidewalk, stand there a few…...