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The Great Lakes: Protecting Our Natural Wonder

ABC Chicago 10/16 1:38P Tracy Butler

Chicago scientists are on the front lines, dedicating their time to finding solutions for the environmental threats facing the Great Lakes.

Lincoln Park Zoo parts ways with beloved polar bear Siku

ABC Chicago 10/16 1:13P WLS

After nearly a decade of living at Lincoln Park Zoo, Siku the polar bear is saying goodbye to Chicago.

Pritzker calls meeting with military leaders to address what he calls Chicago militarization

ABC Chicago 10/16 1:13P Stephanie Wade

Gov. JB Pritzker called a meeting with military leaders Thursday, including former major generals and admirals, to discuss the militarization of American cities, as he puts...

Mayor Johnson presents 2026 'Protecting Chicago Budget' as city faces $1B deficit

ABC Chicago 10/16 1:13P WLS

Mayor Brandon Johnson rolled out his budget for 2026 on Thursday as the city faces more than a billion-dollar deficit.

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VIDEO: 3 in custody after tow truck driver chased on South Side, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 10/16 1:13P WLS

Three people are in custody after a tow truck driver said he was being chased and had a gun pointed at him on the South Side Wednesday night, Chicago police said.

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Finalists Announced for the Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence

Chicago Magazine 10/16 7:52A Sarah Steimer

These are the nominees for Chicago's 2026 dining and drinking awards.

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 10/16 1:00A Lynette Smith

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat

Five Homes for Sale in Wrigleyville

Chicago Magazine 10/13 1:00A Sarah Steimer

Our roundup includes a home in Chicago’s first designated historic district.

Chicago’s Original Celebrity Athlete

Chicago Magazine 10/9 1:00A Lynette Smith

The new book Eckie spotlights Walter Eckersall, a bygone local sports pioneer. Here’s what we learned.

Top Doctors: What I Do for My Own Kids

Chicago Magazine 10/7 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Three leading children’s physicians from the Chicago area offer their best practice-what-they-preach tips.

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Chicago Sky player Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

CBS Chicago (Sports) 10/16 5:02A CBS Chicago

Angel Reese took her game from the court to the catwalk and made history along the way. The Chicago Sky forward became the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria's...

Bears' D.J. Moore unexpectedly hospitalized, didn't return with team to Chicago

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/14 5:37A Alex Dvorak

In an unexpected, last-minute announcement following their Monday night win, the Bears revealed star wide receiver D.J. Moore would not be returning to Chicago with the rest...

Brewers players troll Cubs in team photo after postseason win

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/12 7:15A James Neveau

The Milwaukee Brewers have eliminated the Chicago Cubs, and they trolled their Central Division rivals in their team photo after the series ended.

Cubs' lineup set for winner-take-all Game 5 showdown vs. Brewers

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/11 11:11A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have set their lineup for a winner-take-all Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday.

Don't check in late for Cubs-Brewers. This series is all about the first inning

NBC Chicago (Sports) 10/11 9:31A Steve Megargee/Associated Press

Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.

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