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Horoscope for Friday, October 23, 2026

Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions until 3:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Bears K Cairo Santos 'annoyed' by miss even after booting career-long FG

Cairo Santos wasn’t smiling in the Bears ’ locker room even after hitting a career-long 58-yard field goal Thursday night to salt away the Bears’ 30-24 win against the Patriots.

Previewing Week 10's top high school football games

Bloom at No. 22 York 6:30 p.m. Friday: After sitting 3-3 at the end of September, York (6-3) now is one of the hottest teams in the state in the wake of consecutive victories against fellow West Suburban Silver powers Downers Grove North, Glenbard West and Lyons by a total of five points. A pair of two-way linemen —…

Habitat for Humanity Women Build brings affordable homes and hope to West Pullman

During the 14th annual Habitat for Humanity Women Build, female volunteers are constructing the first eight units of the Maple Park Landing townhome development in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood to promote affordable homeownership.

After Bears' latest win, we can say it: Chicago sports seems to be having a moment

Is Chicago having a sports moment? Because with the reigning AFC champion Patriots on the lakefront Thursday for a prime-time game against the Bears — with the Bears in the role of favorites — it sure felt so.

Bears' grades are in. How did they do against the Patriots?

Say this for Bears coach Ben Johnson after a 30-24 win against the Patriots at Soldier Field: Giving Cairo Santos — far from the strongest-legged kicker in the sport — a shot at a 58-yarder to all but put the game away was utterly fearless. Crazy? That, too, but still fearless. It was an A-plus move by Johnson, who…

Caleb Williams outduels Drake Maye on Mike Ditka Night at Soldier Field

CHICAGO (WGN) — Faux mustaches, fake cigars and headbands honoring a legendary man in an iconic sweater vest served as sources of good vibes and positive energy for the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The Bears won, 30-24, behind a 308-yard, 2-touchdown pass performance from Caleb Williams and a gutsy…

Bears coach Ben Johnson considers TE Cole Kmet's right knee injury serious

Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off the field in the fourth quarter Thursday night after hurting his right knee.

Bears' handoff to G Joe Thuney on trick play disallowed

The Bears were flagged for an illegal forward handoff on a trick play in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Patriots at Soldier Field.

Your next Airbnb stay may come with fewer chores. Here's why

Dolly Parton's sister claims Tennessee voting machine changed her vote to Republican

"Don't let them rig this election."

Friday: Abnormal late October warmth, 8th straight day of abundant sunshine

A few fog patches and low clouds will be possible early Friday morning but bright sunshine will emerge quickly with an eighth straight day of nearly 100% of possible sunshine on tap.

CPS approves $300,000 for family of girl who endured years of racist bullying

The mother of a Black student who endured racist bullying for more than two years at a predominantly white Northwest Side elementary school is set to receive a $300,000 settlement from Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago Bears Honor Mike Ditka before and during Thursday Night Football game vs. New England Patriots

CHICAGO (WGN) — Before the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams square off against the New England Patriots and Drake Maye — and later during halftime — Soldier Field played host to a number of celebrations in honor of Da Coach, Mike Ditka. Thursday marked the first home game for the Bears since Ditka's family confirmed

Hooters Restaurant In River North Closes After 35 Years

The national chain cited "increasing development and neighborhood changes" in making the decision to close.

NIPSCO COO addresses criticisms over storm restoration response

In his first sit-down interview since the August 11 storms, NIPSCO President and COO Vince Parisi discusses the frustrations over the utility's response to the storms with WGN's Emmy Victor.

Powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet region collapses hundreds of homes and kills at least 16 people

BEIJING (AP) — A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said. Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock…

Workers Rally Outside Austin Seat Manufacturer To Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions

Organizers are calling for a community benefits agreement with Austin-based Freedman Seating Company, a leading supplier of seating for the CTA.

CTA To Close Loop ‘L’ Tracks This Weekend For Repairs

Brown, Green, Orange and Pink line trains will be affected by the closure between 4 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Monday.

Bears Honor Mike Ditka With Mustache Giveaway As Prices Skyrocket For Thursday’s Game

The cheapest resale tickets to Thursday's game against the Patriots were going for more than some Bears playoff tickets last season.

New Schwinn Bicycle Documentary Examines Rise And Fall Of ‘Iconic’ Chicago-Born Brand

"No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company" will screen at The Chicago International Film Festival this weekend. Tickets are still available for a Sunday showing.

UChicago Public Safety Council In ‘Early Stage’ Of Exploring Policy Changes Around Sexual Violence

The advisory council shared resources for sexual violence prevention but didn't discuss two reported sexual assaults at fraternities near campus or commit to drafting policy recommendations.

Retired Beverly Couple Loses $350K In Elaborate Gold Bar Scam

David and Cheryl Becker are looking to spread awareness about a phone scam that wiped out their life savings, much of it life insurance proceeds after their son’s death.

Mayor’s Proposed Package Tax A Mixed Bag, Shoppers And Businesses Say

Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing to charge 15 cents for each package delivered to Chicago addresses.