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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Chicago · generated Sep 29, 2026

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  • CommunityCandidates compete for south side school board seats

    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, 2026
  • NewsFall bridge lifts will pause traffic along the river

    Chicago 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, 2026
  • NewsFighter jets intercept planes near presidential visit

    Fighter 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, 2026
  • NewsSones de México earns national arts recognition

    The 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, 2026
Sources (8)Edited by nib
  1. [1] Federal Authorities Tapped Local Surveillance Networks in Botched Chicago Prosecutions · Chicago Reader
  2. [2] Chicago River Bridge Lifts Begin This Week for Watercraft Access · NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ)
  3. [3] Fighter Jets Intercept Planes Over Chicago Area During President's Visit · NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ)
  4. [4] Chicago School Board Incumbents' Votes on Key Issues Reviewed · Chalkbeat Chicago
  5. [5] Chicago River Bridges Will Lift Starting Wednesday · Block Club Chicago
  6. [6] Sones de México Receives National Recognition for Preserving Mexican Music in Chicago · La Raza
  7. [7] Three Candidates Vie for Chicago School Board's 10b District Seat · Chalkbeat Chicago
  8. [8] Chicago Board of Education Elections: Race in District 10a · Chalkbeat Chicago

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Chicago Mariachi Group Performs National Anthem at Bears Game

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.

CulturePublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. La RazaSep 29, 12:00 AM

New Spinoff Series 'Neagley' Centers on Chicago

The spinoff series "Neagley" is set in Chicago and centers on Frances Neagley, a private investigator. The show premiered on Prime Video last week and features on-location shots around the city. It follows her investigation into a conspiracy after a childhood friend's death.

CulturePublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 9:59 AM

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  1. Block Club ChicagoSep 28, 12:00 AM

Sones de México Receives National Recognition for Preserving Mexican Music in Chicago

The Sones de México Ensemble, based in Chicago, is receiving national recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts. The group has spent over three decades promoting and preserving traditional Mexican music. Its mission includes education, helping connect people to the cultural history behind these musical expressions.

CulturePublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 8:49 AM

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  1. La RazaSep 28, 12:00 AM

Pleasant Weather Expected Saturday in Chicago Area

The Chicago area is expected to have a blissful Saturday with plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, reaching into the upper-60s or 70 degrees. Sunday will see mixed sun and clouds, while Monday promises sunshine and warmer temperatures across the entire area.

CulturePublished Sep 26, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 9:59 AM

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  1. NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ)Sep 26, 12:00 AM

Open House Chicago® Returns This Fall to Showcase City Architecture

Chicago's architecture will be the focus again with Open House Chicago® returning October 17–18, 2026. The free festival opens over 200 sites across more than 30 neighborhoods, many usually closed to the public. It invites everyone to see Chicago from a new perspective.

CulturePublished Sep 24, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 11:10 AM

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  1. Chicago ReaderSep 24, 12:00 AM

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