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New York Amsterdam News Published October 01

Buddy Guy & guests to celebrate his 90th birthday at Radio City Music Hall — how to watch

Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday with an all-star cast of special guests at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 1.

The Hoya Published September 30

Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Speak About Importance of Community-Based Solutions

Representatives from Chicago Create Real Economic Destiny, a community-oriented nonprofit, advocated for mental health services and life coaching as an alternative to police intervention.

Ford County Chronicle Published 3 hours ago

Louisiana man arrested for theft of money bag at Hardee’s in Paxton

PAXTON — A northeast Louisiana man staying in Chicago has been arrested on a Ford County warrant charging him with burglary in connection with the theft of a bag of cash in August from the Hardee’s restaurant in Paxton. In a news release, Police Chief Coy Cornett said Kadorian J.…

Evanston RoundTable Published 3 hours ago

Nicholas ‘Nick’ Rehwaldt, ‘political junkie,’ with sharp wit dies at 37

Nicholas Lloyd Rehwaldt, 37, of Evanston, died Sept. 6, 2026. Born July 5, 1989, in Chicago, Nick graduated from Evanston Township High School. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology…

WBOI Northeast Indiana Public Radio Published 21 hours ago

The White Sox say their fan in the Vatican may be the extra boost they needed

The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005. The victory feels more sacred now that the team has revealed Pope Leo's letter invoking "Almighty abundant blessing" toward the team.

NowDecatur Published October 01

LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox Wild Card finishes

October 1, 2026 - Mark Tupper talks about the MLB playoffs including the completion of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox first round matchups, and the Fi...

Evanston RoundTable Published September 30

Janice Conner, former Willard School teacher, dies at 95

Janice “Jan” Grace Stromberg Conner, 95, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2026, at the Westminster Presbyterian Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1931, on the South Side of Chicago and was baptized at the South Shore Swedish Methodist Church. It was at church, in Sunday school and youth…

Philadelphia Weekly Published September 30

Oakbrook Mall Shooting Today: What’s Confirmed, What’s Rumor, and Everything Else You Need to Know

A sudden spike in searches for “oakbrook shooting today” usually means one of two things: a real, developing incident at Oak Brook Center in Oak Brook, Illinois, or a wave of unverified social media chatter, a false alarm, or confusion with another shopping center entirely.…

Urban Milwaukee Published September 29

$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn

Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.

Kenosha County Eye Published September 29

Hospital Gown, Cop-Car Crash And 100 MPH Flight: Illinois Woman Wanted In Kenosha County After Wild Police Chase

Santana R. Ross, 29, of Chicago(Lake County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Chicago woman accused of driving a stolen vehicle while wearing a hospital gown, smashing into a police squad and fleeing officers at nearly 100 mph is now wanted in Kenosha County after…

NowDecatur Published September 29

Case Keenum Is the Answer, for Now

The Chicago Bears hosted the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football with 3rd string QB Case Keenum at the helm and pulled off an unexpected win,...

West Hawaii Today Published September 29

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.

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