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The Chicago White Sox beat the Guardians 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series, moving within one win of advancing. Munetaka Murakami delivered a key RBI hit in the victory, drawing praise from NHK commentators. Riku Nishida, left off the postseason roster, has joined the club as a standby player and says the team's rise was clear from the growth of its young core.
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White Sox reliever Grant Taylor is drawing national attention after a dominant postseason run. He recorded a four-inning save widely described as a first in postseason history, then closed out a Game 1 win by getting the final seven outs. Writers are praising his mix of power stuff and composure, with one outlet arguing playoff opponents cannot advance without solving him, framing the rookie as Chicago's most important arm.
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The Chicago White Sox lost to the Cleveland Guardians, leaving their American League Division Series tied and forcing a decisive Game 5. BVM Sports reported the White Sox 'come up short' as the series shifts to the winner-take-all matchup, with a spot in the next round of the MLB playoffs on the line.
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Miguel Vargas is drawing attention after the White Sox infielder was named a finalist for one of baseball's most prestigious awards. Vargas has also been making plays in the field, scoring for Chicago by beating a throw home in recent action. Coverage spans his award recognition, game performance, and comments on preparation for the Wild Card round as discussion of his season grows.
- 5Downtown hotel workers strike ahead of Chicago Marathon●Workers at downtown hotels go on strike ahead of Chicago Marathon
Workers at downtown Chicago hotels have gone on strike just ahead of the Chicago Marathon, one of the city's biggest annual events. The walkout threatens hotel operations during a weekend when tens of thousands of runners and visitors descend on the city. The action follows labor negotiations between hotel workers and management over pay and conditions.
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The NBC drama Chicago Fire is drawing fresh attention as Dick Wolf's One Chicago franchise prepares its return this fall on NBC and Peacock. Fan coverage includes recaps of recent episodes and news from sister show Chicago P.D., where showrunners confirmed LaRoyce Hawkins' exit with a promised sendoff, alongside guides to season 14 cast departures and additions.
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Chicago Fire and the wider One Chicago franchise are back in the spotlight as stars promote the premieres of three new seasons, with interviews on Today drawing attention. The series is trending in several countries, including Italy, Mexico and Germany, as fans discuss what the new episodes will bring.
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The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are playing Game 4 of the American League Division Series, with the game broadcast live on TBS and available via HBO Max. With the series at a decisive stage, the result could send one team to the AL Championship Series or force a winner-take-all Game 5, drawing wide attention from baseball fans.
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The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are meeting in the American League Division Series as the MLB playoffs get underway. Both teams have announced their ALDS rosters, with the White Sox making just one change to theirs. Coverage includes live scores, predictions and odds, plus guides on how to watch the Division Series games, even for free.
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Anton Frondell is trending among hockey fans in Sweden and Canada. The Swedish forward is one of the most talked-about young names in the sport, with discussion in Swedish hockey media running alongside news of Evander Kane's return to the Chicago Blackhawks, the NHL club linked to Frondell's future.
- 11Abbott Health & Fitness Expo opens Chicago Marathon weekend▼Abbott Health & Fitness Expo kicks off Chicago Marathon weekend
The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo has begun in Chicago, marking the start of Chicago Marathon weekend. The expo serves as the traditional kickoff, where runners pick up race packets and visitors explore fitness exhibits ahead of Sunday's marathon. Local coverage from NBC 5 Chicago highlights the event as thousands of participants prepare for one of the world's major marathons.
- 12Vincent Mauri emerges as name to watch for Chicago Marathon 2026▼Chicago Marathon 2026: Meet Vincent Mauri, the self-coached 2:05 marathoner who trains on a treadmill
French marathoner Vincent Mauri, who has run 2:05, is being introduced as a runner to follow ahead of the 2026 Chicago Marathon. His profile stands out for two reasons: he coaches himself and does much of his training on a treadmill rather than on roads. The piece highlights his unconventional preparation as he builds toward one of the World Marathon Majors.
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The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rivalry is back in the spotlight, with attention on Bears coach Ben Johnson. Reporting by The Athletic via the New York Times describes Johnson as an unapologetic agitator, noting that his words and behavior have already made an impression on the Packers. Fans are discussing how the new Bears coach is reviving one of the NFL's most storied matchups.
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The One Chicago shows are back: Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. all premiere new episodes tonight, October 7, on NBC. Viewers are searching for exact start times so they do not miss the season openers, and the return of the franchise's cast is driving buzz among fans of the long-running dramas.
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The 2027 Chicago Marathon will host the USATF Marathon Championships, bringing the national title race to one of America's biggest marathon events. The announcement means US runners will compete for national honours on the fast Chicago course, which is known for record-friendly conditions. It is expected to draw a strong American elite field alongside the mass-participation race.
- 16Hotel workers strike in Chicago ahead of marathon weekend●Hotel workers on strike ahead of Chicago marathon weekend
Hotel workers in Chicago have gone on strike just as the city prepares for marathon weekend, one of its busiest stretches for tourism. The walkout threatens hotel operations during a period of high demand, with picketing workers pressing for better pay and conditions. Attention is on whether a deal can be reached before runners and visitors arrive.
- 17Chicago hotel workers strike as marathon weekend begins●Chicago hotel workers go on strike as thousands arrive for Chicago Marathon weekend
Hotel workers in Chicago have gone on strike just as thousands of visitors arrive for Chicago Marathon weekend, one of the city's busiest tourism periods of the year. The walkout by hospitality staff targets hotels at a moment of peak demand, raising pressure on operators to address workers' demands. The stoppage is expected to disrupt services for guests in town for the race.
- 18Chasing the men's marathon world record at Chicago 2026▼What would it take to break the men’s world record at the Chicago Marathon 2026?
Attention is turning to the 2026 Chicago Marathon and what conditions would be needed for a new men's world record over 26.2 miles. The course is widely regarded as one of the fastest in marathon running, and discussion centres on pacing, weather, field depth and how close the current elite athletes are to the mark.
- 19Guardians-White Sox game frustrating baseball fans▼This game is like trying to sleep in a tent full of mosquitos. # Guardians # WhiteSox # MLB
Fans are venting about the MLB game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox, with one comparing the experience to trying to sleep in a tent full of mosquitos. The remark captures the irritation of viewers watching a slow, aggravating contest between two struggling teams, and it is drawing small amounts of amused agreement online.
- 20OneChicago and Abbott Elementary return in busy Wednesday TV lineup▼What To Watch Wednesday: #OneChicago And Abbott Elementary Return, Carrie And Small Prophets Debut, And More
Wednesday brings a packed slate for TV viewers: NBC's One Chicago block (Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.) and ABC's Abbott Elementary are back with new episodes, while new series Carrie and Small Prophets make their debuts. TVLine's weekly viewing guide highlights the lineup as one of the busier midweek slates of the season, giving fans a mix of returning favorites and fresh premieres to choose from.
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MLB's historical archive lists a May 20, 1907 final score in which the Boston Doves beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1. The Doves were the early name of the franchise now known as the Atlanta Braves, and the Cubs were then one of the National League's dominant teams, making the result a notable upset for its era. The century-old box score is circulating as fans revisit vintage records.
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MLB's Gameday records a final score of Braves 5, Cubs 4 from a game dated June 8, 1929. The result shows the Boston Braves taking a one-run win over the Chicago Cubs in that vintage National League contest. No further details about the game, its players, or why it is being revisited are provided.
- 23NFL Week 4 Scores: Steelers Fall to Browns, Close Games Across League▼# NFL Week 4 Scores: Ended Games: # PIT 24 @ 27 # CLE # IND 30 @ 13 # WSH # NE 29 @ 26 # BUF # NYJ 12 @ 23 # CHI # JAX 2
Week 4 of the NFL season wrapped up with several close finishes. Cleveland edged Pittsburgh 27-24, New England lost a tight 29-26 contest to Buffalo, Chicago beat the Jets 23-12, and Jacksonville slipped past Cincinnati 22-17. Dallas topped Houston 34-30, the Giants beat Arizona 36-24, and Kansas City held off Las Vegas 30-27. Fans are reacting to the narrow margins and divisional upsets across the league.
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Chicago beat the Boston Bees 6-2 in a National League game played on May 11, 1939, according to MLB's Gameday records. The Bees were the temporary name of the Boston Braves franchise during the late 1930s. Historical box scores like this one draw attention as fans browse past seasons and team name history.
- 25White Sox cling on in high-scoring game against Cleveland●⚾ #MLB #Baseball Chicago still has their life support machine switched on. It just needs another 4 of these to take us t
The Chicago White Sox are keeping their hopes alive in a high-scoring MLB game against Cleveland, trailing 9-5. Fans watching say Chicago still has a pulse in the contest, but would need several more rallies like their latest one to force extra innings. The lopsided scoreline and Chicago's slim chances are drawing commentary from baseball followers.
- 26Celebrities Announced for 2026 Chicago Marathon▼Here are the Celebrities Running the 2026 Chicago Marathon
Runner's World has published a list of celebrities who will run the 2026 Chicago Marathon. The announcement names the famous participants expected to join the race through the city next year. The specific names on the list were not included in the material available, so the full lineup of celebrity runners remains to be confirmed.
- 27Newcomb to start Game 3 as White Sox chase ALDS clinch●Newcomb gets Game 3 start as White Sox aim to ride unconventional pitching to ALDS clinch
The Chicago White Sox are turning to Sean Newcomb for a Game 3 start in the American League Division Series, relying on an unconventional pitching approach as they try to close out the series. The choice of Newcomb has drawn attention given his irregular role this season.
- 28Tigers Beat Cubs 8-3 in 1908 Game Recap Resurfaces▼MLB Gameday: Tigers 8, Cubs 3 Final Score (10/12/1908)
MLB.com's Gameday page records a final score of Detroit Tigers 8, Chicago Cubs 3 from a game played on October 12, 1908. The listing draws attention to one of baseball's earliest archived matchups between the two franchises, from an era when both clubs were among the sport's dominant teams. It stands as a reminder of how far back Major League Baseball's official score records go.
- 29Chicago artist shows work in two exhibitions in one night●Such great openings on Friday night! (My # art was selected to be in not one but two # exhibitions !) First I went to th
Artist Jenny Lam had her work selected for two exhibitions that opened the same Friday night. She attended the opening reception for "Chicago Icons" at Chicago Fine Art Salon in West Town, where two of her pieces are on display, including "On the Boardwalk." She celebrated the double selection as a milestone and shared her excitement about the openings.
- 30Cubs Crushed Braves 12-1 in 1927 Historic MLB Gameday▼MLB Gameday: Braves 1, Cubs 12 Final Score (08/03/1927)
A Major League Baseball Gameday page for a 1927 contest shows the Chicago Cubs beating the Boston Braves 12-1 on August 3 of that year. The lopsided result from nearly a century ago is drawing fresh attention as fans revisit the archived box score, highlighting the Cubs' dominance that day and the Braves' struggles in Boston.
- 31Cubs edge Braves 8-7 in July 1922 MLB Gameday result▼MLB Gameday: Cubs 7, Braves 8 Final Score (07/27/1922)
A final score from July 27, 1922 shows the then-Boston Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 8-7. The century-old box score is drawing fresh attention through MLB's Gameday archive, letting fans revisit games from long before the modern era. Baseball history enthusiasts enjoy digging up these classic matchups, and the narrow one-run margin gives the old contest plenty of drama even a hundred years later.
- 32Viewer works through the One Chicago franchise line-up●I love the 1 Chicago universe. I've watched 7 seasons of Chicago Fire so far, and am starting on Chicago med. I know the
A viewer says they are working through NBC's One Chicago franchise, having finished seven seasons of Chicago Fire and now starting Chicago Med. They acknowledge the common advice to watch Chicago P.D. before Med, but say they prefer Med and are enjoying it anyway. It is one person's viewing update on the interconnected Dick Wolf drama franchise rather than a broader news event.
- 33Ben Johnson has erased Bears' quarterback worries, report says●Bears' QB situation has gone from wasteland to 'no worries' under Ben Johnson https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7665438/2
The Chicago Bears' quarterback position, long considered one of the NFL's weakest, is now viewed as a strength under head coach Ben Johnson, according to a report by The Athletic. The piece highlights how the situation has shifted from a wasteland to 'no worries', with Tyson Bagent also featuring in the discussion of the team's improved quarterback quality.
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A final score from July 12, 1940, showing the Chicago Cubs defeating the Boston Bees 2-0, has resurfaced via MLB's Gameday archive. The Bees were the temporary name of the Boston Braves franchise in the late 1930s and 1940s. Old box scores like this one draw attention from baseball history fans curious about defunct team names and the era's low-scoring games.
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MLB's Gameday archive shows the Chicago Cubs defeating the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on July 27, 1945. The scoreline comes from the league's historical database, which lists final results from past seasons. The 1945 season is a notable one for the Cubs, who went on to win the National League pennant that year before losing the World Series.
- 36Three women killed in apparent random spree; suspect arrested▼3 women targeted in 'random' killing spree; police say man arrested after fleeing in victim's car
Three women have been killed in what authorities describe as a random killing spree. Police say a man has been arrested after he allegedly fled the scene in one of the victims' car. The attacks, apparently unprovoked, have drawn wide attention across ABC-owned station coverage in Los Angeles and Chicago. Investigators have not released details on a possible motive, and the victims' identities and the exact locations of the incidents have not been fully disclosed.
- 37Bears coach Ben Johnson riling up Packers rivalry●Bears coach Ben Johnson can be an unapologetic agitator. Just ask the Packers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7670014/2
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is drawing attention for his provocative approach ahead of the renewed rivalry with Green Bay. Reporting describes Johnson as an unapologetic agitator who is unafraid to needle opponents, with the Packers cast as his chief target. Fans are debating whether his brash style energizes the Bears or adds unnecessary fuel to one of the NFL's oldest feuds.
- 38Mary Cassatt exhibition opens at Art Institute of Chicago●One Fine Show: “Mary Cassatt, After Impressionism” at the Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is presenting "Mary Cassatt, After Impressionism," a new exhibition spotlighting the American painter's career and her place within and beyond the Impressionist movement. An Observer review praises it as "one fine show," drawing attention to Cassatt's portraits of women and children and reassessing her legacy relative to better-known male contemporaries.
- 39Ishbia buys South Loop shopping center for $15M▼Ishbia gears up for South Loop Railyards plan with $15M purchase of nearby shopping center
Developer Ishbia has purchased a shopping center near Chicago's South Loop Railyards for $15 million, advancing long-discussed redevelopment plans for the area. The acquisition is being read as preparation for a larger push to redevelop the railyards site, one of the biggest remaining development opportunities near downtown Chicago.
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A statistical breakdown of Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus's 1968 season with the Chicago Bears is drawing attention, highlighting situational performance numbers from one of his peak years. Butkus, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in NFL history, played for the Bears from 1965 to 1973 and remains a benchmark for the linebacker position.