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AI vs. Music Creators: Chicago artists rallied outside the Federal Center, demanding “Pause AI” rules and warning of a late-October streaming “blackout” over AI-generated music. Local Arts & Film: The Chicago Horror Film Festival returns with 150 films from 650+ submissions, spotlighting a new wave of Midwestern indie horror. Music Spotlight: Buddy Guy celebrated his 90th birthday with a sold-out “Buddy’s Got the Blues” show at Radio City Music Hall, with major guests and a new album teased. Stage & Screen: CIBC Theatre’s “Operation Mincemeat” lands as a WWII spy musical through Oct. 11, while Nashville-based Cinema Country begins development on “Made Clean,” a faith-inspired addiction drama starring Penelope Ann Miller. Sports Betting & Culture: Illinois sports betting rose 22% in July to $1.05B, still the lowest month of 2026 so far. Illinois Sports Talent: Plainfield-Central’s Marshall DeGraff was named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

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Oct. 1, 2026

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Illinois ranks last among states in national 'Integrity in State Education' rankings

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Prairie State Wire - Illinois

Right-wing

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2017
Website	http://prairiestatewire.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago Bears stadium: Pritzker, Illinois leaders meet with NFL's Roger Goodell as team weighs Indiana move

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Daily Herald - Illinois

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Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1871
Website	www.dailyherald.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Arlington Heights
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago in Conversation: Partnership to foster dialogue around city and its future

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University of Chicago News - Illinois

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Owned By	University of Chicago
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	https://news.uchicago.edu/
Domain Registration Year	1991
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago opens submissions for 2026 Christmas tree and holiday market vendors

Chicago City Wire - Illinois |

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Chicago City Wire - Illinois

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2016
Website	http://chicagocitywire.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Chicago announces over $665,000 in grants for historic preservation projects

Chicago City Wire - Illinois |

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Chicago City Wire - Illinois

Right-wing

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2016
Website	http://chicagocitywire.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Chicago Heights man charged after expressway shooting

Chronicle Media - Illinois |

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Chronicle Media - Illinois

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Owned By	Chronicle Media, LLC
Year Founded	2014
Website	chronicleillinois.com
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Lombard
Owner Country	United States

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Stand by for one of the best Australian sports stories ever … and not a fairytale in sight

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The Age

Center-left

Owned By	Nine Entertainment (Mike Sneesby, CEO)
Year Founded	1854
Website	www.theage.com.au
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
Owner Country	Australia

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6 hours ago

Chicago Fire FC II signs Damyan Villanueva to MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2027-28 season

Chicago City Wire - Illinois |

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Chicago City Wire - Illinois

Right-wing

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Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2016
Website	http://chicagocitywire.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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