September 2025 - Chicago News Weekly

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Everything to know about Taylor Swift's album release, movie and parties

What to Know Washington is just hours away from yet another federal government shutdown , with  prospects looking rather bleak  for a la...
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What happens when the government shuts down?

What to Know Washington is just hours away from yet another federal government shutdown , with  prospects looking rather bleak  for a la...
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How Nicole Kidman really feels about Keith Urban separation

Originally appeared on E! Online It looks like  Nicole Kidman  hoped she and  Keith Urban  could get back to being the perfect couple.  Sh...
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Monday, September 29, 2025

Matthew Boyd named Game 1 starter for Cubs vs. Padres

The Department of Homeland Security sent a memo to the Department of War, requesting 100 military personnel to be sent to Illinois “claiming...
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New DMV opens in Chicago suburb with more services, expanded hours

A new DMV opened in a Chicago suburb Monday, offering extended hours and “expanded services,” according to the Illinois Secretary of State’s...
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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Man attacked after he tried to stop a robbery Saturday night in the Loop

The Athletics’ threads will look different at times during the 2026 MLB season. The A’s revealed their new “Sacramento” alternate jersey on...
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Once defiant, New York Mayor Eric Adams now says he's dropping out of race

Eric Adams will stay a one-term mayor after suspending his re-election campaign, an effort delayed by allegations of bribery that denied him...
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Game times set for Padres vs. Cubs wild card series

Major League Baseball has set the schedule for the first two games of the Wild Card Series this week, including for the Chicago Cubs and San...
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Nearly 200,000 BMWs recalled over potential fire risk

The Chicago Cubs placed Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, sidelining the right-hander for their first-round playoff series...
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Chicago bookstore named among the ‘Nicest Places in America 2025'

A Chicago establishment described as “so much more than a bookstore” was named among America’s “nicest” places by a nationwide magazine. Re...
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Huge plume of smoke visible from I-90 billows from fire on Chicago's South Side

A new DMV facility is coming to suburban Orland Park, the village announced Friday. The facility will begin serving customers at 11:30 a.m....
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Live updates: Sinclair will resume airing Kimmel; Netanyahu speaks at U.N.

Video of an apparent immigration arrest Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County, Maryland , raised new concerns in the community. Profe...
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New DMV coming to Orland Park months after village voted to close only location

What to Know Television station owner Sinclair said today it would no longer preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and the show “will return thi...
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Woman dies in West Town high-rise apartment fire, authorities say

A woman was found dead following a fire at a high-rise apartment building in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, fire officials said. The fir...
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More kids are severely ill or dying from the flu, CDC reports

What to Know Trump is  expected to sign  a deal today to facilitate the sale of China-based TikTok to a group of U.S. investors, two s...
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Darren Bailey announces second run for Illinois governor

Officials in Dallas are expected to hold a news conference with the latest on Wednesday morning’s shooting at about 1:30 p.m. CT. The press ...
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

NBC's Clear The Shelters drives more than 160K adoptions and $628K in donations in 2025

What to Know Two people detained in ICE custody were killed in a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning, authorities...
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Driver charged in crash that killed pregnant woman crossing suburban street

What to Know Two people detained in ICE custody were killed in a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning, authorities...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Social Security payments will soon change for some recipients. Here's how

Changes are soon coming to how the Social Security Administration issues payments. According to the agency, paper checks will no longer be ...
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Illinois health officials issue vaccine guidance for fall respiratory virus season

What to Know In a major shift, Trump  said this afternoon that  he thinks Ukraine , with help from the European Union, could win back it...
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Ryan Routh found guilty in Trump golf course assassination attempt

What to Know Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly this morning , delivering remarks on global leadership as relations bet...
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Monday, September 22, 2025

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to return Tuesday, Disney announces

What to Know Trump is holding a news conference this afternoon to announce “significant medical and scientific findings for American ch...
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What is the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon route? See a map of the course

Originally appeared on E! Online Emma Watson felt it was best to take her broomstick far from Hollywood. Indeed, although the “ Harry Pot...
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Suspected military ordnance leads to police response at Highland Park preserve

Police have determined that a call of suspected military ordnance in a Highland Park forest preserve was a false alarm Sunday. According to...
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Argument leads to fatal West Loop shooting Sunday

Chicago police say a 38-year-old man was shot and killed following an argument in the West Loop Sunday morning. According to authorities, t...
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Nico Hoerner aims for NL batting title, a rare Cubs feat

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has been hugely helpful in getting his team to the playoffs, but he’s now aiming for individual acc...
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Man arrested in Florida, charged with hate crime in Humboldt Park shooting

A fugitive wanted in a Chicago shooting from earlier this summer was arrested and charged this weekend. According to Chicago police, 59-yea...
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Illinois vs. Indiana set to take center stage as undefeated Big Ten teams battle

An armed man posing as law enforcement was detained at an Arizona stadium where a memorial service for Charlie Kirk is set to take place on ...
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