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August 31, 2026
Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina after 20 years and 6 World Cups
After nearly two decades representing Argentina on the international stage, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the national team...
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August 31, 2026
Chicagoans gather to set the world record for most people taking a Malört shot simultaneously
Chicago enthusiasts gathered at Recess venue to attempt breaking the world record for the largest simultaneous consumption of Malört shots....
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August 31, 2026
How international supermarkets can break up a dinner rut without costing a fortune
Combat meal planning fatigue by exploring international supermarkets as your secret weapon against repetitive dinner menus. Discover how vis...
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August 31, 2026
Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading
Kalshi, a prominent prediction market platform, has implemented a lifetime ban against former U.S. Congressman George Santos following an in...
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August 31, 2026
Novak Djokovic loses in the first round of the US Open for the first time ever
In a stunning upset at Flushing Meadows, Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic experienced an unprecedented first-round elimination at the...
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August 31, 2026
Boost Run CEO buys $17.5M Glencoe mansion
Andrew Karos and his wife bought the nine-bedroom home on July 24 through an opaque land trust.
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August 31, 2026
Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned Met Gala exhibit centered on John Galliano, the museum and fashion designer said in...
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August 31, 2026
More than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases reported in Congo
Congo’s authorities have reported that the outbreak of the Ebola virus has now topped 6,000 cases.
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: Can Purdue snap its 18-game losing streak in conference play?
Purdue fans have modest hopes for coach Barry Odom’s second season. The Boilermakers want to snap the school’s 18-game losing streak in Big...
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State seem to be a perfect fit — with both having a lot to prove
Michigan State will surpass modest projections if they avoid a fifth straight losing season in Pat Fitzgerald’s first year as coach.
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: Can Ohio State and Oregon supplant defending champ Indiana in the conference
The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers were the first team in the modern era to go 16-0. But it’s Ohio State and Oregon generating most of the preseason...
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: Top playmakers KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond return for Rutgers amid QB race
Whoever gets the nod at quarterback will benefit from the return of Rutgers’ leading rusher and wide receiver, Antwan Raymond and KJ Duff, r...
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: Nebraska will be hard-pressed to break out against rugged schedule
Pressure is building on Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, who is 19-19 overall and 10-17 in Big Ten play over three seasons.
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: UCLA’s new era under coach Bob Chesney offers a roster makeover — and a jolt of hope
New UCLA coach Bob Chesney has stirred up anticipation and excitement around a program that has nosedived in recent years.
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: New starters at No. 22 Iowa must get up to speed in a hurry with a challenging start
Kirk Ferentz heads into his 28th season as head coach at No. 22 Iowa — and there’s no sign he’s letting up.
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: Top-ranked Ohio State is loaded on offense — but has plenty of questions on defense
Ohio State is the preseason No. 1 for the first time since 2015 after their quest for a second straight national title was derailed by Miami...
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August 31, 2026
Big Ten football: No. 14 USC has everything in place to chase Trojans’ 1st College Football Playoff berth
Lincoln Riley seems to have everything in place to get No. 14 USC to its first College Football Playoff.
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August 31, 2026
Column: Questions remain as Chicago Bears get down to 53 players. Chiefly, what’s the delay with Kyler Gordon?
As the Chicago Bears got down to the 53-man roster limit Sunday, Kyler Gordon’s lack of availability remains the mystery wrapped inside an e...
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August 31, 2026
Column: Interrupting the Chicago Cubs’ ceremonies for a National League wild-card race update
After a long weekend of celebrating the Chicago Cubs’ past, the focus returns to their pursuit of a playoff spot.
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August 31, 2026
Live music for fall 2026: Garth Brooks, Noname and women running the show
Fall means live music. Whether due to hotter summers, festival non-compete clauses, routing coincidences or other factors, the stretch from...
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August 31, 2026
Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says
Visiting the Grand Canyon — a crown jewel of the national park system — can be particularly dangerous in the summer because of the risk of f...
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August 31, 2026
Orland Park launches AI chatbot ‘Humphrey’ to provide village information
An AI chatbot named Humphrey is accessible on the Orland Park’s website to answer resident questions and direct service requests.
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August 31, 2026
Editorial: Pritzker to CTU and IFT — ‘One-time money should be used for one-time needs.’ Correct.
Leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union likes to shake the couch cushions in other people’s houses looking for change to pay their bills.
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August 31, 2026
Clarence Page: Thank you, Dolly Parton, for your music, good humor and public service
Dolly Parton was the salt of the earth. This quality shone in her songwriting and in the way she lived her life.
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August 31, 2026
For the Shedd, shark week isn’t over: Aquarium sends 4 zebra shark eggs to Indonesia in rewilding efforts
The species is considered globally endangered with populations declining and at risk from targeted fishing for the fin trade and from incide...
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August 31, 2026
Chicago mayoral candidates talking tough on crime despite steep drop in homicides
Chicago's mayoral race intensifies as candidates maintain hardline crime prevention rhetoric despite significant homicide reductions under c...
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August 31, 2026
Lori Latham: Gary deserves better than a broken grid and broken promises from NIPSCO
Without intervention, the same inequities that made Gary residents more vulnerable before the power outage will make it harder to rebuild.
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August 31, 2026
Editorial: Higher interest rates send a warning to everyday Americans
America’s love affair with debt is heading for a reckoning and, unless the trajectory changes, the results will be ruinous.
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August 31, 2026
‘A perfect storm of problems:’ Feds dig into gate flaw and crew fatigue in deadly Elgin train crash
Federal investigators have identified multiple contributing factors to a catastrophic freight train accident near Elgin, with preliminary fi...
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August 31, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Charlie Trotter’s restaurant closes after 25 years
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 31, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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August 31, 2026
Today in History: Princess Diana killed
On Aug. 31, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed after the car she was riding in crashed in Paris; her partner Dodi Fayed and driver H...
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August 31, 2026
Home runs sink the Chicago Cubs in a 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds
The loss means the Chicago Cubs are eight games back of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central before the pair play a four-game set at Wrig...
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August 31, 2026
Asking Eric: Donation etiquette
Dear Eric: Donation etiquette triggered a pet peeve of mine and perhaps you have a solution. My wife and I make it a habit to do the bulk of...
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August 31, 2026
Novak Djokovic loses in the opening round of the US Open for the 1st time, falling in 5 sets
Novak Djokovic made one mistake after another and is out of the U.S. Open after a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone on Sunday night.
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August 31, 2026
Scottie Scheffler moves past a Tiger Woods money standard that stood for nearly 26 years
Scottie Scheffler not only is the FedEx Cup champion for a second time. He now leads the PGA Tour in career earnings at just over $130 milli...
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August 30, 2026
Residents protest proposed lakefront development in Edgewater
Edgewater residents protested a proposed lakefront high-rise development Sunday at the site of a synagogue, a plan that has divided communit...
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August 30, 2026
Chicago Cubs game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field to start in a weather delay
The Chicago Cubs’ series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at Wrigley Field will begin after a weather delay.
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August 30, 2026
3 takeaways as the Chicago White Sox drop the series finale 5-1 to the Minnesota Twins
The Chicago White Sox didn’t have a hit until the sixth inning in Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
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August 30, 2026
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as the Atlanta Dream beat Minnesota Lynx 89-81
Atlanta Dream's standout performer Angel Reese has made history by achieving her 29th double-double of the season, surpassing the previous W...
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August 30, 2026
Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams
In a major comeback move, defensive powerhouse Aaron Donald has decided to end his 2.5-year retirement and rejoin the Los Angeles Rams organ...
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August 30, 2026
Green Bay Packers place Josh Jacobs on commissioner exempt list and trade for another RB
The Green Bay Packers have made a significant roster move, placing running back Josh Jacobs on the NFL's commissioner exempt list amid pendi...
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August 30, 2026
Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 2 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area
Week 2 brings significant shifts in the Aurora-Elgin area high school football hierarchy. Oswego reclaims the top position in Rick Armstrong...
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August 30, 2026
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Nepal's disaster management authorities have issued an urgent alert regarding escalating flood risks as communities continue recovering from...
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August 30, 2026
1 dead and 5 wounded in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland
A violent shooting incident occurred at a rave party in Aargau, a northern canton of Switzerland, during the early hours of Sunday morning....
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August 30, 2026
Steve Millar’s high school football rankings and Week 2 top players for the Daily Southtown
Steve Millar's latest high school football rankings reveal significant shifts in the competitive landscape following Week 2 action. Sandburg...
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August 30, 2026
Marist wins Crimson Classic as Haven Enselman hits 1,000-career assist mark. As a sophomore? ‘That is fast.’
Sophomore Haven Enselman eclipses 1,000 career assists as Marist earns Crimson Classic title with 25-8, 25-11 win over Lockport.
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August 30, 2026
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges
Keenan Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and former Chicago Bears, had agreed to a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Aug....
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August 30, 2026
Aurora Christian’s Jalen Callaway scores 5 TDs, including an interception return, in blowout win over Elgin
Jalen Callaway piles up 262 all-purpose yards and scores five TDs in Aurora Christian’s 49-0 victory over Elgin.
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August 30, 2026
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend.
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned “Coyote vs. Acme,” the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchu...
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August 30, 2026