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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | WTTW | CPS Watchdog Defends Handling of Closed Investigation Into Board President Candidate Hilario Dominguez | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/16/cps-watchdog-defends-handling-closed-investigation-board-president-candidate-hilario | Chicago Public School’s internal watchdog is defending his office’s decision to re-open, [ and then subsequently close ][8] , an investigation into misconduct allegations against Board of Education president candidate Hilario Dominguez weeks ahead of the historic election. An attorney representing Dominguez’s accuser this week called for an independent investigation … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | WTTW | 'Super' El Niño Winter Weather Outlook Is Here, What Does It Mean for Chicago? | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/16/super-el-ni-o-winter-weather-outlook-here-what-does-it-mean-chicago | All signs are pointing to a [ very strong or “super” El Niño ][1] event shaping up in the Pacific Ocean, which will affect Chicago's upcoming winter in ways forecasters are beginning to predict. The [ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued its winter weather outlook ][2] Thursday, and … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | WBEZ | WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 16, 2026: Gubernatorial candidates face off, legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dies, and more - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/10/16/wbezs-weekly-news-recap-oct-16-2026-gubernatorial-candidates-face-off-legendary-bears-coach-mike-ditka-dies-and-more | A Palatine teen is arrested for plotting a massacre at a Hindu temple in Aurora. Buildings and landmarks across the city welcome the public inside for Open House Chicago. Plus, candidates for Chicago School Board president face off in a WBEZ forum. _In the Loop_ breaks down these stories and … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | WBEZ | Mayor Johnson’s campaign cash dips below $380,000, while frontrunner Giannoulias has $19 million on hand | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/2026/10/16/brandon-johnson-alexi-giannoulias-campaign-cash-chicago-mayor | Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three times the amount of money than he brought into his campaign coffers from July to September this year, according to new campaign filings. That leaves the freshman incumbent with just $379,471 in the bank — yet another indication of Johnson’s serious [ struggle … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | WBEZ | Say More's 2026 fall theater guide, plus the theater of the mind with David Byrne - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/10/16/say-mores-2026-fall-theater-guide-plus-the-theater-of-the-mind-with-david-byrne | We explore the full range of theater shows across Chicago this fall. From musicals to dramas to spooky classics, we run down our list of can’t-miss plays. Plus, award-winning interdisciplinary artist and former Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne joins us to talk about his immersive new Chicago show, “Theater of … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Winter weather outlook: What the latest maps show for temperatures, snow in the Chicago area | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/el-nino-significantly-impacting-the-chicago-areas-winter-weather-outlook-nws-2/4003406/ | The latest 2026-27 winter weather prediction for the Chicago area is here, and the latest outlook maps are giving a peek into what temperatures could be like over [ winter months ][6] . The outlook, released Thursday by the [ National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration ][7] , comes as meteorologists warn … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | NBC Local | 4 Chicago pizzerias rank on DoorDash list of ‘Top Local Pizza Spots' for 2026 | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4-chicago-pizzerias-rank-on-doordash-list-of-top-local-pizza-spots-for-2026/4003445/ | In Chicago, the more pizza, the better -- and four local pizzeria just ranked among DoorDash's list of "Top Local Pizza Spots" for 2026. The list, released Tuesday by the online ordering website, highlights "small and medium-sized pizzerias across the country," editors said. Overall, spots that made the list must … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Vehicle crashes into trees, splits ‘into several pieces' in northwest suburb | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/vehicle-crashes-into-trees-splits-into-several-pieces-in-northwest-suburb/4003456/ | A suburban driver was killed when the car he was driving crashed into several trees and "split into pieces," authorities said. The crash happened early Thursday morning in unincorporated McHenry, according to the Lake County Sheriff's office. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][1] WATCH … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Illinois man sentenced after stabbing girlfriend to death in front of mother | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-man-stabs-girlfriend | ![][12] article Anthony Jimenez | DuPage County Sheriff's Office #### The Brief * * Anthony Jimenez, 28, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for stabbing his 24-year-old girlfriend to death at his Villa Park apartment in July 2024. * Jimenez pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in May and must … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Katie Zacharia 'transitioning out' of her role as White House press secretary | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/katie-zacharia-possibly-out-white-house-press-secretary | ![Katie Zacharia 'transitioning out' as press secretary][7] ![Katie Zacharia 'transitioning out' as press secretary][7] #### [ Katie Zacharia 'transitioning out' as press secretary ][8] Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' of her job as President Trump's press secretary, a White House official shared with FOX News reporter Peter Doocy. #### The … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Indiana woman faces 45 charges in alleged law office fraud case | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-fraud-heather-textor-fake-court-documents | ![Indiana woman arrested after 3-year fraud investigation][1] ![Indiana woman arrested after 3-year fraud investigation][1] #### [ Indiana woman arrested after 3-year fraud investigation ][2] Authorities say a Merrillville legal secretary defrauded clients over several years. #### The Brief * * Heather Ann Textor faces 45 charges in Lake County, Indiana. … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: BSU Entrepreneurship | https://columbiachronicle.com/multimedia/podcasts/chronversations-with-cameron-johnson-bsu-entrepreneurship/ | Students attending the Black Entrepreneurs in Conversation discuss inspirations and aspirations Transcript: 0:05: Welcome back to Chronversations . 0:07: I’m your host, Cameron Johnson . 0:10: In a school filled with aspiring creatives, there’s always a drive to grow. 0:14: This past Wednesday evening in the Hive, BSU partnered with … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago cop accused of firing 2 guns during off-duty shooting is stripped of his police powers | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/16/chicago-police-cpd-edgar-delgado-arroyo-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][37] * [ Facebook ][38] * [ Bluesky ][39] * [ Email ][40] * [ Reddit ][41] * [ Flipboard ][42] A Chicago cop was stripped of his police powers after oversight officials said he fired two guns during an … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Old Town School of Folk teacher Ted Johnson, who shared ‘magic’ of music with decades of students, has died | https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2026/10/16/old-town-school-of-folk-teacher-ted-johnson-obituary-music-chicago-history | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][27] * [ Facebook ][28] * [ Bluesky ][29] * [ Email ][30] * [ Reddit ][31] * [ Flipboard ][32] Theodore “Ted” Johnson, an instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music since the day it opened in … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Illinois Commerce Commission approves $81M Nicor rate hike | https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2026/10/16/illinois-commerce-commission-nicor-rate | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] [ ![][18] ][19] We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Former Providence football coach Tyler Plantz joins Mount Carmel as a volunteer assistant | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/10/16/tyler-plantz-mount-carmel-providence-football | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Mount Carmel has brought in former Providence coach Tyler Plantz as a volunteer assistant football coach. “I’m here to … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Review: Ken Russell’sThe Devils | https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-review/review-ken-russell-the-devils-restoration/ | Every once in a while, I’m reminded that cinema is full of miracles. The 4K restoration of Ken Russell’s _The Devils_ (1971)—including the full central orgy sequence—was not supposed to be possible. In fact, film critic Mark Kermode, a friend of Russell’s and [ a champion of the film’s restoration … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | Chicago Reader | The 32nd Black Harvest Film Festival contributes to the continuum of Black cinema | https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-feature/black-harvest-film-festival-lineup-2026-saic-siskel-film-center/ | The 32nd edition of the Black Harvest Film Festival returns to the Siskel Film Center this November. Programmed by Chicago-based artist, curator, cultural worker, and independent scholar jada-amina and coordinated by Nick Leffel, the event showcases more than 75 films—including 60 Chicago premieres—across nine features and ten shorts programs. The … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | CBS Local | New photos show Pope Leo celebrating Mass at hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/photos-pope-leo-mass-hospital-recovery-surgery/ | The Vatican released new photos of Pope Leo XIV — the first since his [ lung cancer surgery ][9] — showing him celebrating Mass at the hospital in Rome. The photos, released Friday, show the American-born pope standing at an altar in green vestments, celebrating Mass at a small chapel … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | October 16, 2026 | CBS Local | Former "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" trumpeter Jon Lampley plays Garcia's in Chicago on Sunday | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/late-show-stephen-colbert-trumpeter-jon-lampley-garcias-chicago/ | Jon Lampley, who was the trumpeter for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" for 11 years, is playing a show in Chicago Sunday, Oct. 18. At the end of "The Late Show," Lampley released his sophomore solo album "Notes to Self" over the summer. He sat down with CBS News … |