Cubs
Smyly, Gomes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Giants, 4-2
Drew Smyly allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings and Yan Gomes and Nico Hoerner homered in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
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World Politics
Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth as King Charles takes throne
Britain’s new king prepared to meet with the prime minister Friday and address a nation mourning Queen Elizabeth II, the only British monarch most of the world had known and a force of stability in a volatile age.
White Sox
Moncada 5 for 6 with 2 HR, White Sox blast A’s 14-2
Yoán Moncada went 5 for 6 with two home runs and five RBIs, Dylan Cease stuck out nine in six scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox hammered the Oakland Athletics 14-2 on Thursday night.
Bears
Bears say they'd need assistance to complete stadium complex
The Chicago Bears say they will need taxpayer assistance if they are going to construct an enclosed suburban stadium that could host Super Bowls, Final Fours and College Football Playoff games and anchor a surrounding entertainment and residential complex.
Business
United makes 'conditional' order for electric air taxis
The Chicago-based airline said Thursday that it invested $15 million in a startup manufacturer and signed a “conditional” agreement to buy 200 of the tiny aircraft with options for 200 more.
News
Judge OKs $9.25M settlement between Chicago schools, union
The federal lawsuits stemmed from several rounds of layoffs at 18 schools under the “turnaround” policy. The affected employees worked at schools on Chicago’s South or West sides and many were in black communities.
Business
United Airlines lifts 3Q revenue estimate after busy summer
United Airlines said Wednesday that third-quarter revenue will be higher than it had expected due to strong summer travel demand, and the upbeat outlook helped push airline stocks higher.
White Sox
Gilbert ties high with 9 strikeouts, M's beat White Sox 3-0
Logan Gilbert tied his career high with nine strikeouts, Cal Raleigh homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night to keep the AL wild-card race tight.
Cubs
Wesneski 5 shutout innings in debut, Cubs beat Reds 9-3
Hayden Wesneski allowed two hits over five shutout innings of relief to win his major league debut, and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of 11 walks to beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 Tuesday night for their second win in nine games.
Arts
Music writer fights subpoena to testify at R. Kelly trial
A music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly is fighting a bid to force him to testify at the R&B singer's federal trial on child pornography and trial-fixing charges, according to a Tuesday court filing.
Illinois Politics
Illinois governor GOP candidate decries Chicago crime, chaos
The Republican candidate for Illinois governor, Darren Bailey, on Tuesday promised to restore the death penalty and repeal a wide-ranging criminal justice overhaul that will eliminate cash bail, following a Labor Day weekend during which 11 people were killed in Chicago.
Bears
Bears release initial renderings for enclosed suburban stadium
The Bears released conceptual illustrations Tuesday of the proposed stadium and entertainment complex that would be built on the site of a former horse racing track in Arlington Heights, Ill.