Chicago Tribune
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesEnglishServing as one of the most prominent media outlets in the American Midwest, this historic publication has been a cornerstone of Chicago journalism since its founding in 1847. It is widely recognized for its extensive investigative reporting and comprehensive coverage of regional political, cultural, and sports affairs.
How Chicago Tribune is leading on 20 October 2026
Watchdog closes case against candidate
CPS inspector: Allegations against school board hopeful Dominguez couldn't be corroborated
The report presents the closure of an ethics inquiry into a Chicago school board candidate neutrally, focusing on the lack of corroborating evidence while noting the unprovable nature of the historic claims.
Editorial stance: Focus on municipal governance and accountability. What they emphasise: Local political developments, including school board oversight and early procedures for the upcoming city mayoral race..
Distinctive on this page: Extensive front-page dedication to bureaucratic municipal processes, from petition filings to ethics board reports.
If you only read this paper today: A reader would see Chicago's local elections and criminal justice adjustments taking precedence over broader national and global developments.
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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN CHICAGO
Remaining one of the few American markets anchored by two competing major dailies, the local print landscape features deeply rooted metropolitan broadsheets, suburban dailies, and an influential alternative press. The circulation leaders are the historic Chicago Tribune and the now nonprofit-owned Chicago Sun Times, both of which command massive regional readership. They are complemented by specialty publications like the Chicago Defender, an iconic institution for the African American community, and the Chicago Reader, a long-running alternative weekly. Paperboy lists 28 newspapers in Chicago.
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The two major-party candidates for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat clashed over the war in Iran, immigration and affordability, with Don Tracy largely embracing President Donald Trump’s policies and Juliana Stratton pledging to check presidential power.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and more than 100 other members of Congress are urging the FBI to investigate an attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora last week as a federal hate crime.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is asking aldermen to ramp up spending on community violence intervention and launch a new office aimed at decreasing gun violence, part of an effort he says will help Chicago’s sharp decrease in violence continue.
