Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discloses diabetes diagnosis, 80-pound weight loss on GLP-1 drug

Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago and has since lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug.

Gov. JB Pritzker, center, and running mate Christian Mitchell, right, greet people on the lakefront near the Adler Planetarium before kicking off a bus tour for his reelection campaign, Aug. 26, 2026. Pritzker said he now starts every day with a 4-mile walk. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Morning rush hour commuters get a soaking while making their way downtown in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2026. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Parts of Chicago set a September rainfall record, weather service says

An ICE agent in Park Ridge, Illinois on Sept. 19, 2025. Law enforcement appearing to be from ICE briefly detained an Evanston man and U.S. citizen Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 in Evanston, according to Evanston police, who added that the agents said they mistakenly identified the man as a fugitive they were seeking. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Man beaten by ICE agents in Evanston in possible case of mistaken identity, per police

National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy heads to a lectern for a press conference on rail safety at Chicago's Union Station on Sept. 21, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

National Transportation Safety Board launches rail safety campaign

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams scrambles on a run during which he suffered an injury in the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Broadcast booths for CNN sit empty outside the White House in Washington on Sept. 21, 2026. Major television networks on Monday agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative on Monday. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Editorial: Donald Trump and his gossamer skin are far too easily pricked

For heaven's sake, Mr. President, try and keep your pique in check for the good...

Politics

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods offers a piece of cake at the village's 75th anniversary kickoff in 2024 with village trustees, from left, Tiffani Graham, Theresa Settles and Erin Slone. (Penny Shnay/Daily Southtown)

Park Forest mayor’s altercation with business owners expected to be election issue

The firing line was established in Park Forest after Trustee Randall White announced his effort to unseat Mayor Joe Woods.

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My Pet World: Helping fearful and reactive pets

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is carted off the field after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

With or without Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears have a long way to go. Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 2.

On a rainy Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears offense resembled the lousy ones his predecessors rolled out all too often.

Week 2 photos: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026, at Soldier Field.
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Business

Law Enforcement Explorer Post #102 members Benjamin Jimenez and Janiereah Williams-Hale gather with their fellow Explorers at Fiesta Chicago Heights, which was happening outside Bloom High School, where many post members are students. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Chicago Heights police Explorer program helps create path to law enforcement jobs

Chicago Heights police pair with area schools on Chicago Heights Police Explorer program, which offers...

Immigration

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in...

Education

Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing. (Brett Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Plea deal expected for former Thornton Fractional High School teacher charged with sexual assault

Andre Richmond was charged with criminal sexual assault and child pornography involving two Thornton Fractional...

Crime and Public Safety

Chicago man on trial for 14-year-old’s slaying in Whiting

A Chicago man is on trial this week for allegedly killing a 14-year-old in Whiting.

Environment

An African crested porcupine is shown off during Kids Week at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Monday, Feb.17, 2020, in New York City. Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora is looking to bring in a couple African crested porcupines, with the help of the Phillips Park Foundation. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News)

Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora works with newly-founded foundation to purchase porcupines

The zoo and its new supporting organization, the Phillips Park Foundation, are partnering to raise...

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Tender, buttery scones studded with chocolate morsels that melt in your mouth. (Ryan Liebe/TCA) (Ryan Liebe/TCA)

Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat

These chocolate chip scones are the ideal breakfast treat: They’re flaky, moist, and not too...

Investigations

Gov. JB Pritzker joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot, right, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, second from left, and public health experts in updating residents on March 12, 2020, in the early days of the pandemic. Illinois, Chicago and Cook County received $11 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A Tribune-University of Chicago Mansueto Institute analysis revealed few efforts to identify potential waste and abuse of that money. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

The Tribune and the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute examined how Illinois, Chicago and Cook...

History

Chicago Bears general manager Jim Finks, right, and head coach Jack Pardee, second from right, review the first-round draft picks at the LaSalle Hotel headquarters on Jan. 28, 1975. Finks and Pardee are pointing at their No. 1 draft choice in 1975, Walter Payton. (Phil Mascione/Chicago Tribune)

Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton held to zero net yards in his NFL debut for the Bears

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 21, according...

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Legionella bacteria, depicted under a microscope. (Francis Chandler/CDC via AP)

Health officials confirm Legionella bacteria in hot tub of Evanston Hilton Garden Inn

Legionella bacteria causes a "pretty bad" type of pneumonia, and likely hospitalization, but not all...

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