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October 10, 2025
After years on TV, Tim Smithe sues his brothers for allegedly pushing him out at Walter E. Smithe Furniture
Tim Smithe alleges he was squeezed out of the family-owned business nearly a decade ago in an undervalued buyout.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Review: ‘Ugly Lies the Bone,’ a play about pain, is explored by Shattered Globe Theatre
The story follows a wounded veteran of the war in Afghanistan and her attempts at rehabilitation and to return to, for want of a better word...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
National Guard troops seen patrolling in Memphis alongside local police
National Guard troops were seen patrolling in Memphis for the first time on Friday, as part of President Donald Trump’s federal task force,...
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October 10, 2025
Will County state’s attorney employee faces felony charges
Felony charges filed against an employee of the Will County state’s attorney’s office and her daughter for computer tampering.
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October 10, 2025
What we know about the next steps as a ceasefire begins in Gaza
Bombardment stopped and Israeli troops pulled back in Gaza on Friday under a breakthrough ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. But will...
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October 10, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown
Mike Johnson is the speaker of a House that is no longer in session.
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October 10, 2025
Illinois Gov. Pritzker cancels Florida political trip as dispute with Trump escalates
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, one of the most prominent Democrats leading opposition to President Donald Trump, has canceled his appearance...
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October 10, 2025
The National Guard has been activated to Chicago 18 times from 1877-2021. Here’s a breakdown.
A review of the Tribune’s archives produced 18 events in which the governor activated the National Guard within Chicago. Only two of them —...
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October 10, 2025
Israeli military says ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, raising hopes for ending the war
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday, the Israeli military said.
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October 10, 2025
After visit from new NFLPA boss, Chicago Bears players say trust isn’t broken: ‘We’re pulling in same direction’
It’s a crucial time for the NFL Players Association as its interim leader goes on a campaign to repair damage from recent scandals.
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October 10, 2025
Chicago Bears Q&A: What impact will the return of T.J. Edwards and Kyler Gordon have on the defense?
With T.J. Edwards returning to health, will the Chicago Bears use more standard 4-3 fronts? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Chicago Marathon 2025: Course map, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it)
The Chicago Marathon’s 26.2-mile course is flat, fast and ready to welcome more than 53,000 runners this Sunday.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Boubacar Traore, back from a season-ending injury, is giving No. 16 Notre Dame’s defense a spark
Defensive end Boubacar Traore gave Notre Dame a glimpse of what he could do in five games last season. A knee injury forced him to wait almo...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
No. 1 Ohio State is coming to Champaign. Can the No. 17 Illini duplicate their feat of 75 years ago?
It has been 75 years since a ranked Illinois team played host to a No. 1 team. The Illini beat top-ranked Ohio State in 1950 in Champaign.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Hannah Hidalgo eager to take bigger leadership role at Notre Dame after ‘underachieving’ last year
Notre Dame point guard Hannah Hidalgo has spent the better part of the last seven months contemplating what went wrong down the stretch last...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Speaking truth to power: Tom Morello on his Goodman debut, activist art and growing up in Libertyville
“Revolution(s),” by Chicago playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn, has music by the Rage Against the Machine guitarist and was inspired by his legacy...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Editorial: A remarkable day for peace in the Middle East. Donald Trump deserves great credit.
A peace deal means Israeli hostages can come home and fighting in Gaza cease.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Heidi Stevens: Chicago isn’t defined by Trump’s immigration blitz — or any single moment, beautiful or heartbreaking
We have it in us to cheer for people from everywhere and to make room for people from everywhere, writes Heidi Stevens.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Civic leaders: State lawmakers should reject massive pension benefit sweetener
A union-backed pension proposal would saddle Illinois taxpayers with $80 billion-plus in additional pension contributions.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Editorial: The leaves are turning and Cook County still won’t commit to when those late property tax bills will be sent
We met with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and were disheartened to hear that her people still can’t say when property tax bil...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Protesters expected in Broadview today after judge blocks National Guard
Protesters are expected in Broadview on Friday, but it’s unclear where the Texas National Guard will be after a federal judge blocked their...
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October 10, 2025
Liam Stanton: Chicago should give pensioners the option for a buyout
A voluntary lump-sum pension buyout program would give retirees flexibility and certainty and immediately reduce long-term liabilities.
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October 10, 2025
Today in History: Beach Boys release ‘Good Vibrations’
On Oct. 10, 1966, the Beach Boys’ single “Good Vibrations,” written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, was released by Capitol Records.
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October 10, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Rookie Wayne Gretzky makes his NHL debut at Chicago Stadium
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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October 10, 2025
Chicago Cubs Game 4 notes: Matt Shaw breaks out with 2 hits — including key RBI single to help extend series
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw drove in a big insurance run in the sixth inning of Thursday’s 6-0 victory in Game 4 of the NLDS agains...
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October 10, 2025
Column: Chicago Cubs flip the script on the Brewers — and now it’s back to Milwaukee for a spot in the NLCS
The Chicago Cubs head back to Milwaukee for a do-or-die Game 5 against the Brewers. “It’s right where we want to be,” Pete Crow-Armstrong sa...
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October 10, 2025
‘A lot of excitement’: Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Winnipeg Jets after sitting out 2 seasons
Jonathan Toews, the longtime Chicago Blackhawks center who sat out the last two seasons because for health reasons, returned to the NHL on T...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, beloved nun who inspired Loyola’s NCAA Tournament runs, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the longtime chaplain of the Loyola men’s basketball team who became a national sports icon, died Thursday. She...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Asking Eric: Teen wants to attend traditional school
Dear Eric: My 15-year-old grandson moved in with me about seven months ago. We are fine together but his mom refuses to allow him to go to a...
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October 10, 2025
Chicago Cubs force a deciding Game 5 of the NLDS with a 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers
The Chicago Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS. Game 5 is at 7:...
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October 10, 2025
Chicago Bulls keep turning the ball over — and 3 other takeaways from their 119-112 preseason win
The Chicago Bulls won their second straight preseason game over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday — but the game showed a few weaknesses i...
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October 10, 2025
Actor/comic Paul Reiser promises a ‘silly, fun’ evening for those who take in his MAC show
Paul Reiser says he’ll deliver a night of politics-free, feel-good comedy when brings his standup act Oct. 17 to College of DuPage.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
President Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim allies
The breakthrough is designed to bring about a pause in the fighting unleashed by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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October 10, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers eliminate Philadelphia Phillies with 2-1 win in 11 innings to advance to NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings Thursday to advance to the NLCS for the eighth time in 13 year...
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Game 4 photos: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers in NLDS at Wrigley Field
Photos from Game 4 of the Chicago Cubs’ NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Oct. 9, 2025, at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2025
Savannah Bananas are returning to Chicago next summer — this time for 3 games at Wrigley Field
Banana Ball is expanding in 2026 — and it’s returning to Chicago. The Savannah Bananas are coming to Wrigley Field for three games July 24-2...
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October 10, 2025
Body found in Lake Michigan a week after swimmer went missing in South Shore
Chicago police said a body was found in Lake Michigan near the South Shore Cultural Center exactly one week after a man disappeared near a b...
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October 10, 2025
Daily Horoscope for October 10, 2025
Going with the flow gets us further than fighting the current. The expressive Moon slides into inquisitive Gemini at 1:12 am EDT, giving a p...
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October 9, 2025
Protestors gather outside Aurora City Hall Thursday to decry federal immigration crackdown
A few dozen people gathered on Thursday afternoon outside City Hall in downtown Aurora to protest federal immigration enforcement activity i...
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October 9, 2025
4 takeaways on Big Ten basketball, including Nick Martinelli’s ‘humbling’ experience and Illinois’ waiting game
Nick Martinelli, who has excelled at Northwestern with his midrange game, said NBA reps looked at his 3-point shooting and defense as areas...
Chicago Tribune
October 9, 2025
Mike Greenwell, longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder who finished 2nd in 1988 MVP voting, dies at 62
Mike Greenwell, an outfielder who played 12 seasons with the Boston Red Sox and finished second in the 1988 American League MVP voting, died...
Chicago Tribune
October 9, 2025
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not authorized for release, said U.S. Central Command is going to esta...
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October 9, 2025
Column: Return of Chicago Cubs postseason baseball to Wrigley Field shows the true star of the show
As the Chicago Cubs faced another do-or-die situation in Game 4 of the NLDS, the one certainty was the electric atmosphere fans provided at...
Chicago Tribune
October 9, 2025
Elmhurst University’s new $30 million Health Sciences building offers ‘hands-on’ clinic, community services
The new 45,000-square-foot Health Sciences Building at Elmhurst University opened Oct. 3 amid ribbon-cutting pomp. The state-of-the-art faci...
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October 9, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says
James was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation, said the person, who spoke on the...
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October 9, 2025
Man wounded by officer in shooting on Far South Side, fire officials say
Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating a police shooting in the Roseland neighborhood Thursday afternoon that...
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October 9, 2025
Prosecutors drop charges against Oak Park man with intellectual disabilities arrested at Broadview protest
Federal prosecutors dismissed charges against an Oak Park man with intellectual disabilities during a protest outside the Broadview ICE faci...
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October 9, 2025
Devon Horton, former chief of Evanton/Skokie District 65 schools, indicted: ‘We are deeply troubled’
Former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 superintendent Devon Horton has been indicted on criminal charges stemming from this time as head...
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October 9, 2025
Early movie star Colleen Moore helped found Chicago International Film Festival
Early film star Colleen Moore became a Chicagoan when she married local stockbroker Homer Hargrave.
Chicago Tribune
October 9, 2025