News in Chicago
Evanston mom training to push daughter in Chicago Marathon
About three years ago, Megan Lassman was in the airport when she looked up and saw a billboard for Team Hoyt, the father and son who participated in more than 1,000 endurance events, with dad Dick Hoyt pushing his son Rick, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after…
Orleans Hub
Published September 13In 1893, several from Orleans County visited World’s Fair in Chicago
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian “Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 6, No. 25 A small, modest notebook with a brown cover. It is easy to overlook. Its condition belies its age though, it is a surprise to open it, read the date and the first page: Sept. 4, 1893 “Left…
South Shore Line: Chicago Construction, Service Updates
The following is a service update from the South Shore Line: Chicago Metra Construction to Impact South Shore Line Service Beginning Sept. 14, 2026 South Shore Line passengers are advised that ongoing construction in downtown Chicago will begin a new phase of the expansion…
GPB News
Published September 12'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera
WVIA Public Media
Published September 12'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera
WCCS Radio
Published September 12PIRATES WIN STREAK SNAPPED WITH LOSS TO CUBS
The Pirates four-game winning streak was snapped on Chicago's North Side as the Cubs demolished the Bucs. Joe Block reports. The Pirates and the Cubs ...
Costa Rican consulate to mark Evanston office opening, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in Chicago will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and commemorate the opening of its office with a special worship service and community reception on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church in Evanston. The celebration…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 09Joseph Battisto (December 11, 1931 – September 3, 2026)
Joseph Battisto, 94, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1931, to immigrant parents Tomasso and Philomena Battisto and was born and raised in Little Italy in Chicago. Joseph married Patricia Racette on October 3, 1959. They shared nearly 60 years of…
WCCS Radio
Published September 09BUCS BATTER CHISOX WITH FIRST-INNING BLITZ
The Pirates' started their road trip by blasting the White Sox in Chicago. Joe Block has the story. The Pirates will look to make it two in a row in C...
GPB News
Published September 08New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids
A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.
WVIA Public Media
Published September 08New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids
A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.
ButlerRadio.com
Published September 08Pirates in Chicago for the next six games/On WISR tonight against White Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates open a six-game road trip to Chicago tonight, with the first of three games with the White Sox. First pitch is 7:40pm. WISR pre-game begins at 7:15pm. Bubba Chandler will start for the Pirates. He is 6-9 this season with a 4.30 ERA. The Pirates begin the…