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A person runs on the sidewalk as traffic builds along South Archer Avenue in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood on May 6, 2026. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago bike lane construction sparks pushback, fuels political fights

By Jake Sheridan

May 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A Southwest Side bike lane fight is about more than just that project. It's the...

The children of Bill and Corrine Borchers, both of whom died in the crash of American Airlines Flight 191, from left, Kim Jockl, Melody Smith and Jim Borchers, speak on May 12, 2026, in Des Plaines about their journey following their parents' death. A total of 273 people as a result of the plane crash. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Remembering American Airlines Flight 191

By Talia Soglin

May 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Today, the site is slated to become part of the new Interstate 490 tollway, a...

The new location of Hollywood Casino Aurora, seen here on May 21, 2026, is set to open on June 24, 2026. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

One month before opening day, work is finishing up at new Hollywood Casino Aurora

By R. Christian Smith

May 24, 2026 at 8:04 a.m.

The new casino, hotel and related restaurants are planned to open on June 24, replacing...

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, May 25, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski sets a record with 57 pitches of 100 mph or more in a game

By Steve Megargee

May 25, 2026 at 6:55 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski threw 57 pitches of at least 100 mph — the most...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leaps in an unsuccessful attempt to catch a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Chicago Cubs searching for answers after 9th consecutive loss: ‘We’ve got to play better’

By Meghan Montemurro

May 25, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

The veteran-laden Chicago Cubs have echoed a resolute faith that their recent struggles will not...

Alan Martinez, from Elgin, kicks a soccer ball while hanging out with Yuval Benita, left, from Israel, and Wilson Kruse, from Oak Park, at Chicago's Oak Street Beach on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

With the unofficial beginning of summer, Chicago’s beaches fill up

By Darcel Rockett

May 25, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

Eager for warm-weather fun after a stretch of cool days, many in the Chicago area...

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Monday, May, 25, 2026. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Baby steps are no longer an option for the improving Chicago White Sox

By Paul Sullivan

May 25, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox are no longer looking for small improvements and playing hard. Winning...

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida throws after catching a fly ball in the second inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Monday, May, 25, 2026. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Rikuu Nishida loses shoe, wins over fans while debuting in Chicago White Sox’s 3-1 victory

By Paul Sullivan

May 25, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox became the third major-league team in history to start two Japanese...

Navy veteran Alex Foss, from left, Army veteran Chris Gentry and National Guard veteran Kayla Harris march against the Iran war and President Donald Trump on May 25, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Veterans gather downtown to protest Iran war, Trump administration actions

By Lisa Schencker

May 25, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

A group of veterans spoke out in Chicago on Memorial Day against the war in...

Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth and shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) pour water over right fielder Rikuu Nishida after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Monday, May, 25, 2026. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 1 on Memorial Day

By Josh Boland

May 25, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field...

Princeton's Chad Palumbo reacts during the NCAA Tournament championship game against Notre Dame on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Princeton Athletics)

Notre Dame falls 16-9 in NCAA men’s lacrosse final to Princeton, which wins its 1st title since 2001

By Associated Press

May 25, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

No. 2 seed Notre Dame was in the NCAA Tournament final for the third time...

President Donald Trump speaks at Rockland Community College, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Suffern, N.Y. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords

By Lindsay Whitehurst

May 25, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for...

Vanny Birungi, a Red Cross volunteer, speaks to people during a public sensitisation campaign amid the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

The rare Ebola outbreak is one danger. Attacks on healthcare workers are another.

By Ope Adetayo

May 25, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Every time Vanny Birungi, a volunteer with the Red Cross in eastern Congo, goes out...