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From La Raza, Chicago Patch and 20 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. La Raza36 minutes ago

    Voces Abiertas: Homenaje a Dolores Huerta, un análisis sobre la pelea del Canelo y el voto latino en Illinois

    ‘Voces Abiertas con Jesús Del Toro’ es la conversación donde la comunidad latina entiende lo que pasa, lo que importa y lo que viene

  2. Chicago Patch42 minutes ago

    Cook County K-9 Mourned After Sudden Death: 'Your Watch Is Over'

    K-9 Chester was six years old and had worked with his human partner for five years, the agency said.

  3. FOX6 News Milwaukee45 minutes ago

    Lincoln Avenue school fire, demolition bidding contract challenged

    A Milwaukee contractor says Milwaukee Public Schools is not being transparent about the bidding process for the demolition of one of its schools. Fire destroyed the Lincoln Avenue School in June.

  4. GazetteXtra48 minutes ago

    UIC blows out Saint Francis (IL) 96-47 behind Mekhi Lowery's 20 points

    Mekhi Lowery scores 20 points in his opener as UIC defeats Saint Francis (IL) 96-47 Monday. Lowery also adds seven rebounds and four steals for the Flames. Rashund Washington Jr.

  5. ABC7 Chicago49 minutes ago

    2 hospitalized after Marquette Park crash involving Chicago police, officials say

    Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving Chicago police on the city's Southwest Side on Monday evening, officials said.

  6. Daily Herald1 hour ago

    High school scores for Nov. 2

    Monday, Nov 2 Boys soccer IHSA Supersectionals Class 3A At Conant Supersectional (5) Evanston 4, (4) Addison Trail 0 At Lyons Supersectional (1) Lockport 1, (1) Lyons 1 (...

  7. WGN-TV1 hour ago

    Woman details South Side confrontation involving Chicago firefighter that left man unconscious

    A heated confrontation on Chicago’s South Side late Sunday afternoon was captured on video, showing a Chicago firefighter striking a shirtless man with a Halligan tool as the situation escalated. WGN's Andrea Medina has the full story.

  8. ABC7 Chicago1 hour ago

    LIVE Updates for midterm Election Day 2026 in Chicago area

    It's almost Election Day in the Chicago area. Get live updates from ABC7.

  9. Oak Lawn Patch1 hour ago

    Incumbent Tom Dart Again Faces Libertarian Challenger Brad Sandefur In 2026 Cook County Sheriff's Race

    Incumbent Tom Dart (D) seeks his sixth term as Cook County Sheriff, while Libertarian Brad Sandefur wants to be the new sheriff to town.

  10. WGN-TV1 hour ago

    Woman details South Side confrontation involving Chicago firefighter that left man unconscious

    A heated confrontation on Chicago’s South Side late Sunday afternoon was captured on video, showing a Chicago firefighter striking a shirtless man with a Halligan tool as the situation escalated.

  11. WGN-TV2 hours ago

    White Sox manager Will Venable named A.L. Manager of the Year Finalist

    CHICAGO (WGN) — After leading a miraculous turnaround on the South Side, Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is among the finalists for American League Manager of the Year. Venable was one of three finalists named for A.L. Manager of the Year, joining the Boston Red Sox’s Chad Tracy and the Tampa Bay Rays’ Kevin

    Also reported byChicago Sun-Times

  12. whatstheword.tv2 hours ago

    THE GREATEST CAST AND PRODUCERS TALK MUHAMMAD ALI’S CHICAGO CONNECTION AND LIFE BEYOND THE RING

    WHATS THE WORD sits down with Jaalen Best, Lonnie Ali, Amin Joseph, Ben Watkins, Matthew Gross, Dana Gourrier and Kai Parham to explore the man behind the legend. THE WORD

  13. FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago

    Troubled Duos: 8 pairings that just can’t make it work | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time

    Name a more troubled duo. We’ll wait. From Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to McDonald’s ice cream machines and working, here are eight pairings with a complicated history.

  14. WBBM Newsradio2 hours ago

    Aldermen prevail over Mayor Johnson in meter windfall vote

    CHICAGO CITY HALL (WBBM Newsradio) -- Chicago aldermen voted Monday to make sure the Johnson Administration applies a $75 million windfall to the city's pension debt this year, instead of rolling it into next year's budget. That windfall is a transaction fee from the new owners of Chicago's parking meter contract. The aldermen who negotiated the agreement with Stonepeak Partners said it was supposed to be an extra pension payment this year, and they called the special meeting after Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team folded it into already-planned pension payments in the 2027 spending…

  15. 93.3 The Drive2 hours ago

    Junior Caminero, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jacob Misiorowski among award finalists

    By Field Level Media Nov 03 (Field Level Media) - Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs are among the fina...

  16. WGN-TV2 hours ago

    Tuesday: Election Day to be among the mildest on record in Chicagoland

    MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy, windy and unseasonably mild. Nearly steady temperatures. A few sprinkles or perhaps a brief shower. Winds: South 15-20 mph gusting 25-30 mph at times. Low: 60. An unseasonably warm Election Day is on tap for area voters Tuesday, with gusty winds that could reach or exceed 30 mph at times. Initially low-end

  17. Chicago Sun-Times2 hours ago

    Bears notebook: QB Caleb Williams wears logo-less Caddix cleats vs. Seahawks to avoid more trouble with NFL

    Plus, a possible trade destination for backup quarterback Tyson Bagent ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline and more.

  18. WBBM Newsradio2 hours ago

    "Sloppy:" Objectors question mayor's re-election petitions

    THE LOOP (WBBM Newsradio) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign to win a second term as Chicago's chief executive faced new questions Monday, after a competing candidate filed formal challenges to his nominating petitions. Candidates challenging the legality of opponents' petition signatures is a common Chicago political tradition, but the issues alleged by rival candidate Willie Wilson and his representatives could raise serious questions about the mayor's ability to stay in the February 23 citywide election, and potentially lead to the unprecedented scenario of a sitting mayor being…

    Also reported byChicago Sun-Times

  19. The Citizen Newspaper Group3 hours ago

    1,500 CHILDREN TURN ENGLEWOOD VACANT LOTS INTO A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION OF HOPE

  20. NBC 5 Chicago3 hours ago

    Pritzker, Bailey make final pitches to voters in Illinois governor's race

    It’s the same matchup the state saw four years ago in 2022

  21. Evanston RoundTable3 hours ago

    Evanston mom runs first marathon in New York, raises more than $22,000 for hospital that treated her son

    Evanston resident Sheena Lawrick had a whole playlist saved for her first marathon. She barely needed it. Lawrick finished the 50th anniversary New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, in 4:43:17 (4 hours, 43 minutes and 17 seconds), carried along by the crowds. She ran for Fred’s Team, which raises money for Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK),

  22. WGN-TV3 hours ago

    Final push before Election Day in Illinois

    ‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.

  23. FOX 32 Chicago3 hours ago

    Chicago weather: Warm, windy Election Day ahead with rain expected

    Chicago will see temperatures climb into the low 70s on Election Day, with scattered showers and gusty winds expected before a cooldown brings highs in the 50s later this week.

  24. NBC 5 Chicago3 hours ago

    5 things to know about Mike Collins

  25. WGN Radio3 hours ago

    Clerk Monica Gordon talks early voting numbers

    Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to stress the importance of voting while simultaneously highlight the early voting numbers which, as of the interview, were 30% above 2022’s numbers. After, she specifies where people can vote on Election Day, Tuesday, and addresses what election judges can do should any voter intimidation take place.

  26. Chicago Star Media3 hours ago

    The Joffrey Ballet gives its ‘Nutcracker’ a World’s Fair refresh

    The Joffrey Ballet brings Christopher Wheeldon’s Chicago-inspired Nutcracker back to the Lyric Opera House December 4–27, with new World’s Fair projections.

  27. WGN-TV3 hours ago

    CPD warns of rash of burglaries across several city neighborhoods

    Anyone with information may leave an anonymous tip with CPDtip.com.

  28. Telemundo Chicago3 hours ago

    Si todavía tiene su papeleta de voto por correo, esto es lo que puede hacer para que cuente

    Si aún no ha enviado su papeleta de voto por correo para las elecciones de este año, todavía está a tiempo de asegurarse de que su voto cuente

  29. The Times of Northwest Indiana3 hours ago

    Live updates | Chicago Bears visit Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football

  30. NBC 5 Chicago3 hours ago

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's reelection petitions officially challenged

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s nominating petitions have been officially challenged, along with several of his mayoral election rivals

    Also reported byBlock Club Chicago

  31. FOX 32 Chicago3 hours ago

    Temperatures soar into the 70s for Election Day, but keep the umbrella handy

    Chicago will see temperatures climb into the low 70s on Election Day, with scattered showers and gusty winds expected before a cooldown brings highs in the 50s later this week.

  32. NBC 5 Chicago3 hours ago

    5 things to know about Dr. Annie Andrews

  33. Telemundo Chicago3 hours ago

    ¿Están abiertas las escuelas el Día de las Elecciones en Illinois? Qué está abierto y cerrado

    El Día de las Elecciones para los comicios de mitad de mandato de 2026 en Illinois se celebra el martes 3 de noviembre

  34. Lake and McHenry County Scanner3 hours ago

    2 men charged, released after allegedly trying to steal golf carts in Lake Bluff, fleeing from police in U-Haul truck to Chicago

    Two men were charged and released from custody after police say they tried to steal golf carts from a golf course in Lake Bluff early Friday and fled in U-Haul trucks, one of which a police helicopter tracked to Chicago. Cortez C. Smith, 27, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of burglary and one

  35. Chicago Sun-Times3 hours ago

    Blackhawks debut new green Hometown Remix jerseys to tepid fan reaction

    The Hawks' old St. Patrick's Day-themed green jerseys have long been popular, but the new version paled — in terms of originality and creativity — to some of the new looks around the NHL.

  36. Chicago Sun-Times3 hours ago

    Quincy man accused of mailing suspicious letters to elected officials to remain in custody

    Matthew Unglesbee, 36, waived his right to fight prosecutors' bid to keep him locked up. A jury trial is set to begin Dec. 7.

  37. Evanston RoundTable3 hours ago

    Empowering victims of tragedy

    Evanston’s Victim Services Team was honored by the City Council on its 50th anniversary Oct. 22. The team works 24 hours a day to provide care for victims of crimes or families impacted by sudden tragedy. Accepting the honor were, from left, Indira Perkins, human resources manager, and advocates Ariel Jackson and Kelli Nelson. “So

  38. Oak Lawn Patch4 hours ago

    Oak Lawn Election 2026: Where To Vote, Candidates, Referendums

    Oak Lawn voters head to the polls to cast ballots for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, state and county offices in the Nov. 3 midterm.

  39. FOX 32 Chicago4 hours ago

    Illinois election 2026: Three key races to watch on election night

    From Dick Durbin's open Senate seat to the historic Chicago School Board vote, here are some of the top races to watch on election night.

  40. Telemundo Chicago4 hours ago

    Guía del Día de Elecciones en Illinois: horarios, requisitos y cómo votar

    Ten a la mano esta guía para votar en Illinois: registro el mismo día, identificación, boleta de muestra, jueces, referéndums y resultados.