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World Record Shattered at Chicago Marathon as Kelvin Kiptum Runs 2:00:35

Kelvin Kiptum set a world record in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 35 seconds to shatter fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge's old mark by 34 seconds.

Bob Dylan Revs Up Chicago’s Cadillac Palace in Freewheeling Concert

On opening night of a three-night stand at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, Bob Dylan and his band delivered a show that satisfied even as it mystified, and he bookended the concert with a surprise pair of Chicago-centric cover songs.

Taxiing Airplane and Shuttle Bus Collide at Chicago O’Hare Airport, Injuring at Least 2, Officials Say

The plane, which was supposed to fly to Dayton, Ohio, was taken out of service and passengers boarded a different plane to continue to Dayton, American Airlines said.

Pharmacist Shortages and Heavy Workloads Challenge Drugstores Heading Into Their Busy Season

Some drugstores have addressed their challenges by adding employees at busy hours. But experts say many pharmacies, particularly the big chains, still don’t have enough workers behind the counter.

From Deadly Bird Collisions to a CPS Investigation, Here Are 5 Must-Read Stories of the Week

The escalating migrant crisis dominated political news in Chicago this week. Meanwhile, WTTW News investigated instances of Chicago Public Schools hiring fired Chicago police officers to work as security guards. Here are five stories you may have missed.

Week in Review: Escalating Migrant Crisis; $130M Northwestern Lawsuit

Chicago City Council votes to end tipped minimum wage. The escalating migrant crisis exposes a city divided on what to do. And Northwestern’s fired head football coach sues his former employer.

Car Buyers Can Get Their EV Tax Credits Up Front at the Dealership Starting in January

The changes to how car buyers can get the federal tax break on EVs — part of the Inflation Reduction Act — were announced by the Biden administration on Friday and are being rolled out to car dealerships before they take effect starting Jan. 1.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches New Biomedical Research Hub in Chicago

In addition to initial state funding, the center will receive $250 million from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative over 10 years to fund research into inflammation, part of the body’s innate response to irritation and disease.

Aurora Man Facing Gun Charges in Connection to Willowbrook Juneteenth Mass Shooting That Left 1 Dead, More Than 20 Injured

Anthony Mothershed, 19, has been arrested and charged aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, months after the deadly shooting at an outdoor gathering during the Juneteenth holiday weekend.

Chicago City Council Votes 36-10 to End Tipped Minimum Wage

Chicago joins Alaska, California, Guam, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Washington, D.C., in ending the tipped minimum wage.

DIY Paths Are Wreaking Eco Havoc in Cook County Forest Preserves, New ‘Stay on the Trails’ Campaign Aims to Curb Rogue Routes

When people veer off designated trails, they damage vegetation, compact soil, contribute to erosion and also create pathways for new invasive plant species.

US Employers Added a Surprisingly Strong 336,000 Jobs in September in a Sign of Economic Resilience

The economy has now added an average of 266,000 jobs a month for the past three months, a streak that could make it likelier that the Federal Reserve will raise its key rate again before year’s end as it continues its drive to tame inflation.

A Look at the Contenders for House Speaker and the Demands They’re Facing From Fellow Republicans

Despite former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio on Friday, it’s not at all certain that any of the GOP candidates will be able to round up enough votes. 

Chicago Bears Legend Dick Butkus Dead at 80

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died at age 80.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 5, 2023 - Full Show

Chicago Public Schools suspends two security guards who were previously fired from CPD. The latest on Chicago's migrant crisis. And a look at U.S. foreign policy in Venezuela.