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Rob Miller discusses independent music industry at PYGMALION Day 4
PYGMALION welcomed Chicago-based independent music publisher Rob Miller to the Rose Bowl Tavern Sunday evening to do a Q&A panel on his book, “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low,” for the final day of the festival. “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low” was published last…
Third-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles
Case Keenum passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score and the Chicago defense generated three takeaways to lift the host Bears to a 27-7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.
Local news readers around Chicago wary of AI, Northwestern survey finds
Many local news consumers distrust newsrooms’ use of artificial intelligence, even just to rewrite or summarize content, according to the latest local news survey conducted by Northwestern University’s Medill Local News Initiative. A general lack of trust in AI is one of several…
Smiling White Sox fan Pope Leo quips ‘great things happen in Chicago’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo’s beloved Chicago White Sox may have pulled off a miracle this year, making Major League Baseball’s playoffs for the first time since 2021. But the longtime fan of the South Siders won’t reveal if he called on a little help from on high.
Today in History: Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off in Chicago. Also on this date: In 1777, British troops occupied…
Curious Kids: Do you need to worry about the Sun turning into a black hole?
Curious Kids: Do you need to worry about the Sun turning into a black hole? kcpnews2 Sat, 09/26/2026 - 05:00 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (The Conversation) Black holes have a gravitational pull so strong that no objects close to them can escape.…
‘It’s a sacred service’: Volunteer Jewish group offers end-of-life ritual support
A human body lay motionless on a raised platform, surrounded by about 20 volunteers. All were gathered in a specially equipped downstairs room at Chicago Jewish Funerals, in Skokie, to learn about taharah: the practice of preparing a body for burial. The training was sponsored by…
LISTEN: Angela Foulke talks MLB Playoffs featuring the White Sox again and Fighting Illini fandom
September 25, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Fighting Illini, the Chicago White Sox clinching a playoff spot, and the De...
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Cubs and White Sox clinching playoff spots, the Packers big loss, and Illini-Ohio State
September 25, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football matchup with Ohio State, the Packers big home loss to the Falcons, the Chicago baseba...
New Mural Takes Shape in Downtown Chelsea
The Chelsea Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will welcome Chicago-based artist Rawooh, represented by Artist Replete Gallery, to Chelsea October 2–4 to create a new mural at the Palmer Park Pavilion. Rawooh will begin painting at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 3,…
Health News Minute - September 24, 2026
Health News Minute - September 24, 2026 mps-post Thu, 09/24/2026 - 05:00 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (KFF Health News) A minute of health news from around the nation. Audio file Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads the week’s news: Many small businesses…
New Ryan Field introduces Great Chicago Food Festival as part of food, drink menu
Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field on Wednesday introduced The Great Chicago Food Festival, a new Chicago food event led by the city’s culinary legends in residence. The festival opens before every event and runs through it, with access included in every ticket; fans pay…