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A display case holds an assortment of rifles that cannot be sold to customers because of recent state firearms legislation that bans the sale and distribution of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, Jan. 26, 2023, in Effingham. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s preparing for Supreme Court fight over assault weapons ban

By Olivia Olander

July 2, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday said he’s working to ensure Illinois has help from top...

Police investigate a news van after a CBS news crew was attacked near the Adler Planetarium while working on June 29, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Judge detains men accused of attacking CBS news crew: ‘You are not the victim here’

By Rebecca Johnson

July 2, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Judge James Murphy said it seemed clear that the men initiated the violence and that...

Two bald eagle eaglets in their nest, right, in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood while an adult eagle stands watch on May 7, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago’s first bald eaglets born in a century named

By Evgenia Anastasakos

July 2, 2026 at 8:08 p.m.

Chicago’s baby bald eagles finally have names, just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.

R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: My spouse is unable to say sorry

By R. Eric Thomas

July 3, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Dear Eric: I have repeatedly tried asking him to remain calm and explaining that this...

White Sox reliever Grant Taylor walks off the field after giving up a walk-off two-run home run to the Guardians' Brayan Rocchio in the ninth inning Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Cleveland. The White Sox lost 6-5. (Jason Miller/Getty)

Grant Taylor gives up walk-off HR, dropping Chicago White Sox into 1st-place tie with Cleveland Guardians

By LaMond Pope

July 2, 2026 at 10:44 p.m.

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth against reliever Grant Taylor...

Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with Giovanni Reyna after scoring on a free kick during a World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Martin Meissner/AP)

World Cup: US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina is most-watched soccer telecast in English-language history

By Steve Reed

July 2, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

The U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast...

This image made from video shows a newly discovered copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, printed in July 1776 in Exeter, is displayed at The National Archives in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha)

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

By Danica Kirka

July 2, 2026 at 9:42 p.m.

Researchers at the National Archives have since identified the document as a rare early copy...

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Portugal's opening goal during a World Cup Round of 32 match against Croatia on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Toronto. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

World Cup: Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 behind goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos

By Associated Press

July 2, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time to give Portugal...

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during a Round of 32 match against Austria in the World Cup on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Inglewood, Calif. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

World Cup: Mikel Oyarzabal’s 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into Round of 16

By Greg Beacham

July 2, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first...

Cubs fan Jim Anixter, aka "the Pink Hat Guy," on July 1, 2008, in San Francisco. (George Nikitin/for the Chicago Tribune)

Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan James Anixter, aka ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ dies at 81: ‘He loved to do some good with it’

By Allison Kiehl

July 2, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

A lifelong Cubs fan, James Anixter attended nearly every home Cubs game for 59 years....

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) is held back as tempers flare during a game against the Nationals on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

MLB suspends Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli for 7 games after brawl in Red Sox-Nationals game

By Associated Press

July 2, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each...

White Sox first baseman Jacob Gonzalez watches his three-run home run ball while rounding the bases inning against the Royals on June 26, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Rookie Jacob Gonzalez making contributions to the Chicago White Sox lineup: ‘He’s swinging it well’

By LaMond Pope

July 2, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Entering Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox rookie Jacob Gonzalez was slashing...