The Waco Brothers remain one of the most enduring bands out of Chicago. A GoFundMe for Schlabowske has exceeded initial goals. chicago.suntimes.com/music/2…

For years, transit agencies in other major American cities have had powers to develop underused transit-owned land. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act catches Chicago up to its peers. chicago.suntimes.com/transpo…

Robin, a female juvenile penguin, is the only Humboldt penguin to hatch at the zoo this year. She hatched July 7 to first-time parents Sofi and Klaus. chicago.suntimes.com/news/20…

For years, the popular country music event on the Illinois-Wisconsin border has faced sexual assault reports. Police reports show two women also may have been sexually assaulted at the Country Thunder festival in Arizona earlier this year. chicago.suntimes.com/the-wat…

Nothing is going right for the Blackhawks. They certainly haven’t helped themselves much during a frustrating start to the season, but they haven’t been lucky, either. chicago.suntimes.com/blackha…

“The 14th,” “Elsinore,” “Once Upon a Time in Harlem,” “All of a Sudden” and “Mouse” made my top five “most” list. Each is worthy of your viewing, so keep an eye out for opportunities to see them. chicago.suntimes.com/movies-…

The starting point on discussing whether any team can win a title is the coach and quarterback. For the first time in recent memory, the Bears check those boxes. chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

The annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade stepped off on Balbo Street Saturday, drawing in an estimated 100,000 attendees with vibrant, colorful attractions such as a fire-breathing dragon, giant alebrijes and a 60-foot glow worm. chicago.suntimes.com/art/202…

Improbably, the Bears have allowed the most yards per play in the NFL and simultaneously are top-10 in fewest points allowed. The data points are erratic, and playing that inconsistently isn't a plausible path forward. chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

Tiago Splitter is trying to establish a culture in his first year as Bulls coach, while rookie Caleb Wilson is attempting to let the league know that his Rookie of the Year campaign has started. chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2…

The archdiocese’s review board found no reasonable cause to believe the alleged abuse occurred, according to a statement church officials distributed at Mass on Saturday. chicago.suntimes.com/religio…

The mile-long stretch of North Michigan Avenue has seen a flurry of new store openings and at least five retailers have announced plans to open locations in the coming months. chicago.suntimes.com/money/2…

Readers remember Resurrection Mary, hooded people coming out of a cemetery and haunted buildings. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago…

Plus, 14 more great photos from Sun-Times and WBEZ photographers from this week in news. chicago.suntimes.com/photogr…

“There’s children that are here. There’s pets that walk on the grass and take things back inside the home,” said Lisette Guillen, a crisis responder with Case Files Chicago. “We don’t know what the area around may have been exposed to.” chicago.suntimes.com/grave-i…

Bears QB Caleb Williams has been making jaw-dropping plays throughout his career, but mastering the basics is making him far more dangerous. chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

Senior Paiden Buckner picked off two passes in the Champions’ 56-0 win over Joliet Central in a Class 8A opening round playoff game Friday at Lane Stadium. chicago.suntimes.com/high-sc…

All the scores from the Opening Round. chicago.suntimes.com/high-sc…

Had she been selected in 1997, Ms. Tighe would have been the first woman to hold the office, a job that's still never been held by a woman. chicago.suntimes.com/obituar…

Is Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith a can't-miss for the Heisman? Is Notre Dame back in playoff trouble? And, just saying, don't sleep on Illinois' upset chances against Oregon. chicago.suntimes.com/college…