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August 27, 2026
Chicago Stars to play 2027 season at Northwestern’s Martin Stadium; goal to get into Ryan Field ‘eventually’
A spokesperson for the Stars said the team is hoping to play at Ryan Field “eventually” but will not re-submit a bid until it opens.
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August 27, 2026
Braun announces tuition freeze at Indiana public colleges
Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday praised his statewide tuition freeze order saying it makes college more affordable at all 15 of Indiana’s colle...
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August 27, 2026
Russian stadium says it won’t host Kanye West concerts
The stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, that was scheduled to host two concerts headlined by Kanye West said that the events would not take p...
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August 27, 2026
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has...
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August 27, 2026
Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth’s shadow b...
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August 27, 2026
Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly told lawmakers who held the key to his confirmation last year that a 2019 visit to Samoa b...
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August 27, 2026
Stagg’s Katy Zumerchik, after battling Osgood-Schlatter as freshman, turns into junior star at outside hitter
Katy Zumerchik produces 13 kills and adds a pair of aces for Stagg in a 25-12, 25-15 nonconference win over Tinley Park.
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August 27, 2026
Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the benefit of reps in preseason games worth the risk of injuries?
The Chicago Bears close out the preseason Saturday night at Tennessee. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
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August 27, 2026
15 TV shows for fall 2026: A new Amy Poehler comedy, a legal drama from the creators of ‘The Good Wife’ and the return of ‘Slow Horses’
Plus a new network sitcom starring real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, and new seasons for “Diplomat” and the Owen Wilson show “Stick.”
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August 27, 2026
Review: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ has a surprisingly deep message
There’s a poignant poetry in the Sisyphean quest of Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote.
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August 27, 2026
Incoming Frank Lloyd Wright Trust leader ready to build relationships, construct plans
Christopher Taylor was selected as the CEO and President Frank Lloyd Wright Trust and is leaving his current executive director position of...
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August 27, 2026
Cancer survivor says she owes her life to a labradoodle’s snoot
Chicago Heights resident Karen Daggett said her granddaughter’s labradoodle, Zeki, used her nose to alert her to malignant melanoma.
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August 27, 2026
Review: Post-apocalyptic ‘Dog Stars’ is more sweet than bleak
At 88 years old, Ridley Scott continues to defy expectations with 'The Dog Stars,' a departure from his typical filmography. This post-apoca...
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August 27, 2026
Jeffery M. Leving: The Rev. Michael Pfleger has been cleared of wrongdoing. Again.
Rev. Michael Pfleger has been exonerated once again following an investigation into allegations against him. Jeffery M. Leving raises critic...
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August 27, 2026
Editorial: A suburban challenge to Chicago’s monopoly on Lake Michigan water makes major waves
A suburban consortium’s plan to build a rival water system to Chicago’s brings competition to what is now a monopoly.
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August 27, 2026
Gold Coast 6-bedroom co-op with mahogany doors: $6M
Discover luxury living on the Gold Coast with this exceptional six-bedroom cooperative apartment. This sophisticated residence showcases pre...
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August 27, 2026
What to do in Chicago: Concerts by BTS and Miranda Lambert, Panda Fest and ‘Escape the Museum’
Discover Chicago's most exciting weekend entertainment options, from world-class K-pop performances to live country music and immersive expe...
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August 27, 2026
Nina Hachigian: America needs its mayors to engage with the world
Municipal leaders play a crucial role in fostering international partnerships that drive economic growth and cultural exchange. By establish...
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August 27, 2026
Editorial: The AI vultures are monetizing the dead. Your old emails might be worth millions.
Artificial intelligence companies are aggressively acquiring valuable digital assets from bankrupt corporations and deceased individuals' es...
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August 27, 2026
Pegah Banihashemi: After decades of sanctions on Iran, who has actually paid the price?
Decades of international sanctions targeting Iran's economy have created a humanitarian toll affecting ordinary citizens rather than governm...
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August 27, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Explosion at Standard Oil refinery in Whiting kills two and destroys homes
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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August 27, 2026
Today in History: Barack Obama nominated for president
On Aug. 27, 2008, Barack Obama was nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention in Denver, becoming the first Black preside...
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August 27, 2026
Asking Eric: Since my wife passed, I’ve heard crickets from them
Dear Eric: Forty-five years ago, I married a widow with two sons. They are now grown with children of their own. My wife and I have been sup...
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August 27, 2026
Photos: Chicago White Sox 10, Texas Rangers 4
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 10-4 win over the Texas Rangers at Rate Field on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
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August 27, 2026
Chicago White Sox see production from all 3 OFs — and a record-tying home run — in 10-4 win to take the series
Chicago White Sox outfielders Tristan Peters, Brenton Doyle and Braden Montgomery combined to drive in 7 runs in a 10-4 victory against the...
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August 27, 2026
‘It’s obvious to anybody’: Umpires’ missed balk call costs Chicago Cubs in 2-0 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks
Two hours after the Chicago Cubs’ 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong was still fuming about a costly mis...
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August 27, 2026
Daily Horoscope for August 27, 2026
The right words can turn scattered details into a workable plan. The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo at 1:03 pm EDT, sharpening our thinking a...
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August 26, 2026
Gov. JB Pritzker pounces on President Donald Trump in campaign bus tour kickoff
Gov. JB Pritzker took aim at a familiar political target Wednesday as he kicked off a statewide campaign bus tour, blaming Republican Presid...
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August 26, 2026
Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters is on a hot stretch at the plate: ‘He’s been incredible’
Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Tristan Peters has been on a home run tear recently, including hitting one in four straight games enteri...
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August 26, 2026
Judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s Los Angeles golf course with ammunition
A judge on Wednesday suspended criminal charges against a former U.S. Marine arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf cour...
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August 26, 2026
NFL ends the Pro Bowl game after 75 years, but players will continue to be honored
The NFL said 88 players will be named as Pro Bowl selections and honored in Los Angeles after this season.
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August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
Dolly Parton spent her life elevating an often-overlooked region to showcase what long inspired her music and sparked a tourism boom that fo...
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August 26, 2026
Immigration judges in Chicago deporting abused, neglected children in violation of their due process: attorneys
An immigration judge entered removal proceedings against some of the children, despite their attempts to seek a longheld legal protection to...
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August 26, 2026
Judge agrees to review grand jury material in Border Protection agent rape case
A federal judge has agreed to review grand jury transcripts in the case of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent accused of robbing and...
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August 26, 2026
Reinstated St. Sabina pastor challenges Archdiocese child abuse investigation process: ‘It’s broken’
Rev. Michael Pfleger formally announced his reinstatement to Auburn Gresham’s St. Sabina church Wednesday and called for a revised child abu...
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August 26, 2026
United expands long-haul network with fleet of Airbus XLRs, adds 10 cities in Europe and Asia
United Airlines is strategically expanding its international presence by introducing ten new destinations across Europe and Asia in the upco...
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August 26, 2026
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s 5-year contract extension gets unanimous approval
The Big Ten Conference has unanimously approved a five-year contract extension for Commissioner Tony Petitti, recognizing his strategic lead...
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August 26, 2026
Of Notoriety: Travel guru Rick Steves hosts NWI Symphony gala via video
The Northwest Indiana Symphony presents an extraordinary cultural experience featuring renowned travel expert Rick Steves in a symphonic cel...
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August 26, 2026
Illinois joins lawsuit to block Postal Service from deciding mail-in voting eligibility
A coalition of more than twenty states, including Illinois, has initiated legal action against the Trump administration to prevent the U.S....
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August 26, 2026
Chicago Bears training camp report: Luther Burden III and Darnell Wright return to practice
The Chicago Bears received positive news during training camp as wide receiver Luther Burden III made his return to the practice field follo...
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August 26, 2026
Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise.
While political rhetoric suggests American independence from Canadian trade, economic data reveals a deeper interdependence. As the second-l...
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August 26, 2026
Indiana House Dems ask legislature to investigate NIPSCO
A group of Northwest Indiana state representatives asked House Speaker Todd Huston to assign a committee to investigate the Northern Indiana...
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August 26, 2026
Chicago Cubs RHP Ben Brown suffers a setback with the stress reaction in his neck, casts uncertainty on return
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown faces a significant setback after developing a stress reaction in his neck, creating doubt about...
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August 26, 2026
Piatt County reports first human West Nile case this year
Illinois has confirmed its initial West Nile virus infection in humans during the current year, with the case identified in Piatt County. Th...
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August 26, 2026
Kaneland High School back in-person Wednesday after possible measles exposure shifted classes to virtual
Kaneland School District 302 has urged families to monitor their children for symptoms through Sept. 8, which is 21 days after the possible...
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August 26, 2026
ICE detainee who jumped from moving vehicle found after search in Porter
A 19-year-old Hispanic man in shackles escaped from an ICE vehicle rolling down Interstate 94, triggering a five-hour manhunt before he was...
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August 26, 2026
Ikea among new businesses opening at Gurnee Mills this fall
The village of Gurnee offered $2 million in incentives to land the retail giant.
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August 26, 2026
Column: Jarrett Payton motivated by ‘the haters’ — just like his father — in new role as Score morning host
Jarrett Payton transitions from his established career at WGN-Ch. 9 to a prominent new role as co-host of the Score's morning show, bringing...
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August 26, 2026
After starring in softball at Wisconsin, Marist’s Emily Bojan makes switch and heads to DePaul for basketball
Marist graduate Emily Bojan, who played four years of college softball at Wisconsin, gears up to play basketball at DePaul.
Chicago Tribune
August 26, 2026