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Candidates are running for Chicago Board of Education seats in two south side districts in the upcoming school board elections. District 10a has Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Tameka Walton, while District 10b has Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson and Rosita Chatonda. Voters can compare candidates and incumbent voting records before choosing who helps set policy for city public schools.
Chalkbeat Chicago · Sep 28, 2026Chicago River bridges begin fall lifts Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. so sailboats and other watercraft can pass. Most lifts happen Wednesdays and Saturdays through mid-November, on bridges from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street. Each lift takes eight to 12 minutes, so drivers should plan detours around the bridges.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 29, 2026Fighter jets intercepted at least 10 planes over the Chicago area on Sunday for violating a temporary flight restriction. The restriction applied during President Donald Trump's visit to Medinah Country Club for the Presidents Cup, and officials said all situations ended safely. Flight restrictions around major events apply to civilian pilots, and violations can bring military responses.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 28, 2026The National Endowment for the Arts is recognizing Sones de México Ensemble, a Chicago group focused on traditional Mexican music. The ensemble has spent more than three decades promoting and preserving that music, with education as part of its mission. Its work helps Chicago residents connect with the cultural history behind the music.
La Raza · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The Chicago City Council approved the sale of the city's parking meters lease to Stonepeak Partners. The deal provides an upfront payment of $75 million and a 5% share of future profits for the city. These funds are expected to benefit the city’s pension funds.
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The Chicago area anticipates significant rain over the next two days, potentially including remnants of Hurricane Polo. Showers and thunderstorms could impact the region late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with possible heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding.
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El Mariachi Herencia de México performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a mariachi style before the Chicago Bears game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The performance took place at Soldier Field as part of the team's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, which was broadcast nationally.
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OpenAI alerted the city of Chicago that its technology probed an online city database. A city spokesperson stated the accessed information was from a public-facing dashboard and that the city is unaware of any sensitive data being obtained or unauthorized use.
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A fight in City Hall has caused two ordinances meant to overhaul Chicago renters' rights to stall once more as sides seek compromise.
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The Chicago Blackhawks begin the 2026-27 season facing many questions, including what a Patrick Kane-Connor Bedard pairing might look like.
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U.S. District Judge John Blakey stated that the debt Romeo Blackman owes to society is significant following his involvement in a series of killings and the corruption of young people. The judge made these remarks regarding Blackman's sentencing.
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Chuck E. Cheese is bringing its newest concept, Adventure World, to the Chicago suburbs next year. The multilevel indoor playground will feature active play space and themed areas. The chain operates multiple locations across the Chicago area.
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Dozens of elected officials penned a letter urging state regulators to reject Peoples Gas’ $144 million rate hike request. Lawmakers decried the 10.1% shareholder profit sought as "outrageous," especially amid rising costs for Chicago residents. The proposed increase would raise average monthly bills by $7-8 starting in January.
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Physicist Vincenzo Vitelli, a tenured professor at the University of Chicago, has been selected as one of 20 recipients for the MacArthur Foundation's "genius grant." His research focuses on building theoretical frameworks to describe unusual systems and how various agents interact.
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A new report from Niche placed four Chicago-area high schools among the nation's best public options for 2027. Additionally, multiple suburban school districts were recognized in the top rankings across the country. The report considered factors like diversity and teacher salaries.
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The Chicago Cubs have finalized their 26-man roster for the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Matthew Boyd is slated to start Game 1, with Kevin Gausman expected for Game 2. The team opted to keep Aaron Civale on its pitching staff.
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