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| View Article | 3:02 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | WBEZ | Some bus stops don’t have benches. This group is building them until the city says otherwise - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/09/17/some-bus-stops-dont-have-benches-this-group-is-building-them-until-the-city-says-otherwise | From a parent travelling with small children to a person with a physical disability, waiting at a bus stop without a bench can be a real inconvenience to riders. The Northwest Neighborhood Alliance recognized this issue and took matters into its own hands. Last week, the group [ _placed seating … |
| View Article | 3:02 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | WBEZ | A Chicago author’s new book brings children into the voting process - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/09/17/a-chicago-authors-new-book-brings-children-into-the-voting-process | From the November midterms to Chicago’s municipal election in February, elections are just around the corner. A new book by a local author wants to share that excitement with future voters. [ __Violet Goes Voting_ _ ][1] is the latest work by **** L'Oreal Thompson Payton. Inspired by her experience … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Suburban Chicago Greek restaurant makes NYT's restaurant list for 2026 | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-chicago-greek-restaurant-makes-nyts-restaurant-list-for-2026/3990291/ | A suburban Chicago Greek spot is one of two Illinois restaurants named to the [ New York Times' ][7] best restaurant list for 2026. [ The publication ][8] announced its highly regarded list, naming the 50 top restaurants in the country, on Wednesday. The sixth annual list, editors wrote, had … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | NBC Local | CBP officer convicted of using gun and badge to sexually assault 4 women | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cbp-officer-convicted-of-using-gun-and-badge-to-sexually-assault-4-women/3990373/ | _NOTE: The above package is from an earlier report following Uribe's arrest_ A Customs and Border Protection officer has been found guilty of all charges after he was accused of using his official position to sexually assault multiple women. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | NBC Local | MLB Playoff Update: What is the Cubs' magic number? | https://www.nbcchicago.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/mlb-playoff-update-what-is-the-cubs-magic-number/3990382/ | The Chicago Cubs are inching closer to clinching a playoff spot, and their win over the Atlanta Braves helped them out on Wednesday. The win, powered by an incredible night from Pete Crow-Armstrong, kept the Cubs in the top spot in the National League wild race with a narrow lead … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Man's body found inside police vehicle at Far South Side station, authorities say | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mans-body-found-inside-police-vehicle-at-far-south-side-station-authorities-say/3990404/ | A man’s body was found inside of a police vehicle at a Far South Side station on Thursday morning, authorities said. According to Chicago police, the body was found in the back of a police vehicle at approximately 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the 700 block of East 112th Street in … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/american-girl-2027-girl-year-wisconsin-daisy-davenport | ![][17] article American Girl's 2027 Girl of the Year, Daisy Davenport **(American Girl)** #### The Brief * * American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year is from Madison, Wisconsin. * The new doll being inducted into the collection is named Daisy Davenport and her story follows her … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | F-16 plane crash near Traverse City; Evacuation order given, pilot in stable condition, officials say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/f-16-plane-crash-reported-northern-michigan | #### The Brief * * Crews are responding to reports of an F-16 plane crashing in Northern Michigan. * The F-16 was from Texas and its pilot ejected prior to the crash, the Air National Guard confirmed. They are in stable condition. * The plane was taking part in a … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Kyle Bickham murder: Person of interest being questioned by Chicago police | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kyle-bickham-murder-person-interest-being-questioned-chicago-police | ![Family of man killed after being pushed from CTA train demands answers][6] ![Family of man killed after being pushed from CTA train demands answers][6] #### [ Family of man killed after being pushed from CTA train demands answers ][7] The family of 29-year-old Kyle Bickham is calling for justice and … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | US poverty rate hits record low as median household income reaches new high | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/us-poverty-rate-census-bureau | ![][1] article A person eats while walking along Fifth Street in Los Angeles skid row on Monday, December 12, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) #### The Brief * * The U.S. poverty rate fell to a record-low 10.2% in 2025. * Median household … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | CATCH 22: Week 1 fireworks wow former Bears adviser Bill Polian | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/09/17/bears-vikings-catch-22-bill-polian-wow-week-1-fireworks-jaylon-johnson-justin-jefferson-quarterback-caleb-williams-kyler-murray-nfl | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][139] * [ Facebook ][140] * [ Bluesky ][141] * [ Email ][142] * [ Reddit ][143] * [ Flipboard ][144] Analyzing at the [ Bears ][145] with the help of 22 names, starting with … **Bill Polian (1),** the … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Muzzling Macklemore changes nothing. What now? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/09/17/macklemore-ed-sheeran-concert-lineup-removal-pro-palestinian-remarks | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][130] * [ Facebook ][131] * [ Bluesky ][132] * [ Email ][133] * [ Reddit ][134] * [ Flipboard ][135] I hate to pile on Macklemore, the rapper recently yanked from Ed Sheeran’s tour, further muddying his reputation by … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Man who died days after being shot in Humboldt Park identified, death ruled homicide | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/17/man-who-died-days-after-being-shot-in-humboldt-park-identified-death-ruled-homicide | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][122] * [ Facebook ][123] * [ Bluesky ][124] * [ Email ][125] * [ Reddit ][126] * [ Flipboard ][127] A man who was died days after he was shot in Humboldt Park last week has been identified and … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Rate Field owners say 'main priority' is keeping White Sox from moving, as Bridgeport residents air concerns | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/09/17/justin-ishbia-sox-ballpark-south-loop-proposal-bridgeport-amtrak-railyard-rate-field-illlinois-sports-facilities-authority | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][110] * [ Facebook ][111] * [ Bluesky ][112] * [ Email ][113] * [ Reddit ][114] * [ Flipboard ][115] The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority said this week it doesn’t support a [ South Loop stadium move ][116] for … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Customs officer guilty of using gun, badge to sexually assault women in Chicago suburbs | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/17/customs-border-protection-luis-uribe-chicago | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][96] * [ Facebook ][97] * [ Bluesky ][98] * [ Email ][99] * [ Reddit ][100] * [ Flipboard ][101] A federal jury convicted a federal immigration officer Thursday who had been accused of using his gun and badge … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Northwestern football coach David Braun gets contract extension through 2031 season | https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/09/17/northwestern-football-david-braun-contract-extension-big-ten | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][87] * [ Facebook ][88] * [ Bluesky ][89] * [ Email ][90] * [ Reddit ][91] * [ Flipboard ][92] Northwestern has extended coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season. The school announced the extension Thursday. Financial terms … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sky's star-in-the-making Sydney Taylor sees a long-term future in Chicago | https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/09/17/skys-star-in-the-making-sydney-taylor-sees-a-long-term-future-in-chicago | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][79] * [ Facebook ][80] * [ Bluesky ][81] * [ Email ][82] * [ Reddit ][83] * [ Flipboard ][84] Times are changing for Sky guard Sydney Taylor. The 25-year-old entered the league as a relative unknown, signing a … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Trump is on the wrong side of AI issue | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/09/17/trump-is-on-the-wrong-side-of-ai-issue | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][61] * [ Facebook ][62] * [ Bluesky ][63] * [ Email ][64] * [ Reddit ][65] * [ Flipboard ][66] I’ve covered a lot of elections, and most times, the issues that are going to really matter to voters … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Parking meter compromise is a better deal for Chicago taxpayers, top mayoral aide says | https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/09/17/chicago-parking-meter-compromise-stonepeak-partners-city-council-mayoral-adviser-jason-lee | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][50] * [ Facebook ][51] * [ Bluesky ][52] * [ Email ][53] * [ Reddit ][54] * [ Flipboard ][55] A $75 million transfer fee and future profit-sharing agreement [ brokered by City Council leaders ][56] sweetens a proposed … |
| View Article | 3:01 p.m. | September 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | ESPN's Dan Orlovsky doesn't hate Bears — his film-study notes prove it | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/09/17/espn-nfl-analyst-dan-orlovsky-chicago-bears-caleb-williams-ben-johnson-carolina-panthers-film-study-get-up-first-take-nfl-live-monday-night-football-sportscenter | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][41] * [ Facebook ][42] * [ Bluesky ][43] * [ Email ][44] * [ Reddit ][45] * [ Flipboard ][46] ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky doesn’t hate Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. “It’s the opposite,” he told the Sun-Times. … |