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FOX 32 Chicago36 minutes ago
Shuttered for a decade, Evanston’s Harley Clarke mansion reopens for Halloween, on FOX 32 ChicagoClosed for a decade, but open for a rare look inside. Evanston’s historic Harley Clarke mansion welcomed visitors back through its doors for a special Halloween peek as it undergoes a massive $30 million transformation.
NBC 5 Chicago53 minutes ago
How Ben Johnson's now iconic ‘stanky leg' celebration dance all started, on NBC 5 ChicagoWhat started as an unexpected "panic move" in the locker room has turned into a winning celebration dance from Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
Also reported byDa Windy City
NBC 5 Chicago57 minutes ago
See latest 2026 midterm election results from Wisconsin, on NBC 5 ChicagoLooking for live election results in Wisconsin? Here's how results for the 2026 midterm look in real time.
Herald-Whig59 minutes ago
Illinois gasoline prices fall nearly 20 cents in a week, on Herald-WhigCHICAGO — Gasoline prices in Illinois fell 19.9 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $4.69 a gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy. The average is 2.5 cents higher than
CBS Chicago1 hour ago
Pets rescued from fire in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, on CBS ChicagoABC7 Chicago1 hour ago
ABC7 Chicago launches Feed the Love 2026 campaign to fight hunger across the region, on ABC7 ChicagoABC7 Chicago launched its Feed the Love 2026 campaign to fight hunger across the region.
Glenview Patch1 hour ago
Driver Accused Of Running Over Foot: Glenview Blotter, on Glenview PatchThe driver denied striking the complainant during a road rage dispute. Police also reported a business scam and catalytic converter thefts.
ABC7 Chicago1 hour ago
Submit your 'Stanky Leg' dance to ABC7 Chicago; it could be on TV after Bears wins, on ABC7 ChicagoChicago Bears Coach Ben Johnson has been seen doing a dance some have called the "Stanky Leg" after Bears wins.
The Beverly Review1 hour ago
Bears honor Dawczak as Coach of Week, on The Beverly ReviewThe Chicago Bears named Coach Ron Dawczak as the Week 8 Bears Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week on Oct. 23. Dawczak was honored with a ceremony at the
The Beverly Review1 hour ago
Rees, Br. Rice excel at state golf finals, on The Beverly ReviewBr. Rice junior Max Rees has worked hard over the years to make his overall golf game as consistent as possible.
The Beverly Review1 hour ago
Hladik leads St. Ignatius as captain, on The Beverly ReviewLiam Hladik headed into his junior year on the St. Ignatius soccer team with a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Block Club Chicago1 hour ago
Chicago Voter Turnout In 2026 Midterms Appears Strong So Far, Officials Say, on Block Club ChicagoMore than 450,000 Chicagoans have voted so far, with early voting numbers surpassing those of the 2022 elections.
The Beverly Review1 hour ago
O’Malley, Macs make history, on The Beverly ReviewEver since her freshman year on the cross-country team, Mother McAuley senior Meg O’Malley has been a consistent presence in the Mighty Macs’ Top 7.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel1 hour ago
Kuumba Juice and Coffee to close its doors after about three years, on Milwaukee Journal SentinelKuumba Juice and Coffee is set to close its doors after three years in business on Sunday, Nov. 15. The announcement came from a social media post.
Oak Lawn Patch2 hours ago
Join TC's Too For An Epic Birthday Toast To The U.S. Marine Corps, on Oak Lawn PatchWish the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 251st birthday, Tuesday, Nov. 10, at TC's Too in Oak Lawn, featuring prizes, pipers, cake and more. Oorah
Chicago Star Media2 hours ago
Lincoln Park Zoo makes global history with International Animal Welfare Award, on Chicago Star MediaDiscover how Chicago’s historic Lincoln Park Zoo made history as the first North American institution to win the prestigious WAZA Animal Welfare Award.
NBC 5 Chicago2 hours ago
See latest 2026 midterm election results from Indiana, on NBC 5 ChicagoLooking for live election results in Indiana? Here's how results for the 2026 midterm look in real time.
UrbanMatter2 hours ago
Why E-commerce Fulfillment Teams Need a Multiple Address Route Planner With Order-level Data, on UrbanMatterE-commerce fulfillment operates at a speed and volume that exposes every weakness in delivery planning infrastructure. Order volumes change by the hour.
Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest2 hours ago
OPRF boys, girls cross country run down state team berths, on Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River ForestOak Park and River Forest High School cross country are returning to state by taking sixth at the 3A Lyons Township Sectional.
The Beverly Review2 hours ago
O’Keefe stars at setter for St. Laurence volleyball, on The Beverly ReviewSt. Laurence freshman setter Julia O’Keefe has been given the green light by Coach Ellen Yopchick to go for a kill whenever she sees the opportunity.
Crain's Chicago Business2 hours ago
AbbVie wins court fight to shield Botox from Medicare price negotiations, on Crain's Chicago BusinessA judge ruled the treatment is partly derived from human plasma and therefore exempt from negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Capitol Fax.com2 hours ago
Early-afternoon precinct reports, on Capitol Fax.com* What do you see? What do you know? Make sure to tell us where you are. Thanks.
Chicago Star Media2 hours ago
Scottie Pippen buys $2.1M luxury condo in Chicago’s Streeterville, on Chicago Star MediaAlso reported byWBBM Newsradio
FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago
Illinois & Notre Dame schedule a football series for the first time in 59 years, on FOX 32 ChicagoFor the first time in nearly 60 years, Notre Dame and Illinois will play on a football field. The Irish and Illini have scheduled a home-and-home series that plays in 2027 and 2028. Notre Dame and Illinois announced Tuesday they're adding each other to their 2027 and 2028 schedules. The Irish will host the Illini on Sept. 4, 2027, at Notre Dame Stadium. Illinois and Notre Dame have met 12 times. They last played at Notre Dame Stadium in 1968 as part of a two-year series. Nine of the 12 all-time series match ups between the Irish and Illini came during a 10-year stretch from 1937-1946. The…
The Beverly Review2 hours ago
Yarbrough, Davis power Rice run game, on The Beverly ReviewMaking the varsity team as a sophomore this fall, Br. Rice’s Aydan Yarbrough was all ears when the coaching staff approached him about playing a new position.
FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago
Willie Wilson challenges Brandon Johnson's mayoral petitions, on FOX 32 ChicagoChicago mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson is challenging Mayor Brandon Johnson’s nominating petitions for the 2027 election.
Journal & Topics2 hours ago
Golf-Wolf Apartment Plan Barely Gets City Approval–For Now, on Journal & TopicsThe proposal to develop a 226-unit apartment building with some retail space at the northwest corner of Golf and Wolf roads barely received Des Plaines City Council approval at Monday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Andrew Goczkowski broke a 4 to 4 tie by voting in favor of the plan that calls for the development to be located on vacant
ABC7 Chicago2 hours ago
US Astronauts Vote From Space, on ABC7 ChicagoAll three US crew members stationed on the International Space Station got to cast their votes from orbit, as explained by NASA’s Anil Menon.
Evanston Now2 hours ago
ETHS in a soccer ‘State’ of mind, on Evanston NowBoys' soccer team advanced to the Class 3A State Final Four after defeating Addison Trail 4-0.
Journal & Topics2 hours ago
Pace’s Latest Route Change Proposal Includes New Service In Palatine, Glenview, More Weekend Service, on Journal & TopicsPace suburban bus transit agency recently released a fine-tuned, detailed draft of the first system-wide route revamp in its history. In 2023, Pace hired transit consultant Jarrett Walker + Associates to develop the “ReVision” plan that would adopt the six-county route network to post-pandemic reality. It also looked at what the suburban bus agency could do if its funding was increased by 50% -- something that eventually happened thanks to the passage of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act last year. The post Pace’s Latest Route Change Proposal Includes New Service In Palatine,…
Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest2 hours ago
OPRF falls to Lincoln-Way East in 8A playoffs, on Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River ForestThe Oak Park and River Forest High School football team felt it would put forth a competitive effort against Lincoln-Way East.
Da Windy City2 hours ago
Ben Johnson should be furious about what the Bears got away with in Seattle, on Da Windy CityBears penalties piled up in a dominant win over Seattle, giving Ben Johnson plenty to address despite Chicago's impressive performance.
Also reported byChicago Star MediaChicago Sun-TimesWGN-TV
WGN-TV2 hours ago
Lunchbreak: Creole Seafood Paella, on WGN-TVKarlos Knott, the 2025 Louisiana King of Seafood, is the founder of Bayou Teche Brewing and Cajun Saucer https://bayoutechebrewing.com/ Check Out: Taste Louisiana event on Wednesday, November 4 at City Hall by Recess – 838 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60642 — 7pm. Tickets can be purchased in the link. *For those looking to attend the Taste
Crain's Chicago Business2 hours ago
Trial over Chicago firm’s stolen code could shine light on a secretive industry, on Crain's Chicago BusinessThe case is a rare criminal prosecution over the alleged theft of Wall Street trade secrets and one of the first to focus on the code behind trading algorithms.
The Beverly Review2 hours ago
SXU community concert band invites musicians to join, on The Beverly ReviewThe St. Xavier University Community Symphonic Concert Band and Wind Ensemble invites musicians to join its rapidly growing musical organization.
Capitol City Now2 hours ago
ADM: Q3 Earnings Snapshot, on Capitol City NowADM shares have climbed 32% since the beginning of the year.
Also reported byBeloit Daily NewsJacksonville Journal-Courier
Chicago Reader2 hours ago
The Godfather of Steppin’ made every dancer feel like a star, on Chicago ReaderPeople can and will argue till the end of time about who’s the most important house-music DJ in Chicago history. But when it comes to steppin’, there is no debate. Sam Chatman named, nurtured, and benevolently ruled steppin’ culture for more than 50 years. Chatman’s dance ended on Thursday, October 22, ten years to the
Chicago Sun-Times2 hours ago
Ex-Cubs managers Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella, Joe Maddon on ‘Contemporary Baseball Era’ Hall of Fame ballot, on Chicago Sun-TimesOnly one of them guided the Cubs to a World Series championship, but a trio of recent North Side skippers could find themselves in the Hall of Fame next summer. Three of the team’s last eight managers – Dusty Baker, Lou Piniella and Joe Maddon – are among the eight candidates on the Hall of Fame’s “Contemporary Baseball Era” non-player ballot, and a committee will vote on whether any will be part of next year’s Hall of Fame class, with voting results announced Dec. 6. All three managers were splashy hires made with the intention of breaking the Cubs’ infamously lengthy championship drought…
Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest2 hours ago
Fenwick rolls past Highland Park, advances in 6A playoffs, on Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River ForestJake Thies broke Fenwick's career touchdown record as the Friars beat Highland Park and advanced to the second round of the IHSA Class 6A playoffs.
Chicago Sun-Times2 hours ago
Saint Knick: Former Stevenson star Jalen Brunson has year he couldn't have imagined, on Chicago Sun-TimesJalen Brunson could’ve been a Bull. Not that he should’ve been a Bull. The Mavericks drafted Brunson with the third pick of the second round in 2018. But the Bulls had two first-round picks that year, and they chose Wendell Carter Jr. at No. 7 and Chandler Hutchinson at No. 22. If they knew then what they know now — Brunson went 11 picks after Hutchinson, who played four nondescript NBA seasons — the Bulls might’ve wanted Brunson around. And what fun that would’ve been. At Stevenson High School, Brunson was the Sun-Times’ Player of the Year in 2014 and ’15. His father, Rick, played two…
In brief
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Election DayVoting today? Polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m.
Voting today? Polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC7 Chicago
Early votingCook County Clerk Monica Gordon said early voting numbers were 30% above 2022's as of her Monday interview with WGN Radio.
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said early voting numbers were 30% above 2022's as of her Monday interview with WGN Radio.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGN Radio
DeweyAbout 60 parents and family members gathered at Dewey Elementary Monday night for a District 65 meeting on the future of its two-way Spanish/English immersion program, and most walked out after less than an hour.
About 60 parents and family members gathered at Dewey Elementary Monday night for a District 65 meeting on the future of its two-way Spanish/English immersion program, and most walked out after less than an hour. Administrators never got past the second slide of their presentation.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Evanston RoundTable
MarathonEvanston resident Sheena Lawrick finished the 50th anniversary New York City Marathon on Nov.
Evanston resident Sheena Lawrick finished the 50th anniversary New York City Marathon on Nov. 1 in 4:43:17. She raised more than $22,000 for Memorial Sloan Kettering, where her son, Gus, was treated for retinoblastoma.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Evanston RoundTable
BearsThe Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 Monday night in Seattle to improve to 6-2.
The Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 Monday night in Seattle to improve to 6-2. D'Andre Swift rushed for three touchdowns, giving him 10 this season and making him the first Bears running back with 10 or more since Raymont Harris in 1997. Next up is Tampa Bay on Sun., Nov. 8 at Soldier Field, WGN Radio reports.
Around Illinois · Today’s editionSources: FOX Illinois, NBC 5 Chicago, WGN Radio
BlackhawksThe Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the Avalanche at the United Center Monday, falling to 4-10-1 after taking a 2-0 lead.
The Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the Avalanche at the United Center Monday, falling to 4-10-1 after taking a 2-0 lead. Patrick Kane left in the second period with what coach Jeff Blashill called an upper-body injury, and he'll miss at least a couple of games. Chicago opens a three-game road trip Wednesday against the Florida Panthers.
Around Illinois · Today’s editionSources: Chicago Hockey Now, Chicago Sun-Times, WGN Radio
NutcrackerThe Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to the Lyric Opera House Dec.
The Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to the Lyric Opera House Dec. 4-27 with refreshed projections of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Designer Daniel Brodie has reimagined the visuals for the first time since the 2016 world premiere.
Around Illinois · Today’s editionSource: Chicago Star Media