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White Sox One Win From the ALCS: South Side Takes 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Guardians

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CHICAGO URBAN DAILYCHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— October baseball is alive and loud on the South Side. The Chicago White Sox are one win away from the American League Championship Series.

The Sox rallied past the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday night in Game 2 of the AL Division Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five set. Down 2-0 early after a first-inning fielding error, Chicago chipped away — Munetaka Murakami knocked in a run in the fourth, and rookie Braden Montgomery ripped a two-run double down the right-field line in the sixth to put the Sox ahead for good. Sean Burke dealt 5 1/3 innings of one-hit relief, and Grant Taylor slammed the door in the ninth for his second straight save.

The series now shifts to Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday afternoon at Rate Field, with first pitch at 4 p.m. ET on TBS. One win there, and the White Sox are headed to the ALCS for the first time since their 2005 championship run — after becoming the first team ever to reach the postseason following three straight 100-loss seasons, including a record 121 defeats in 2024.

From 121 losses to one win from the ALCS. Nobody in baseball saw this coming — and that’s exactly why this city is believing again.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for postseason coverage.

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Murder Charge Filed: Woman Accused in Chatham Stabbing Death of 7-Year-Old Girl

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— A suspect now stands charged in the killing that shook the Chatham neighborhood and the whole city this weekend.

Shavon Gayden, 48, of Chicago, has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 7-year-old Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon, Chicago police announced Sunday. The child was walking with her older sister along South Cottage Grove Avenue near 86th Street on Saturday morning when, police say, a woman carrying a sharp object approached the girl from behind and stabbed her multiple times in the back. She was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Bystanders are credited with stopping the attack from going further. Witnesses chased the suspect down and held her until officers arrived. Police say Gayden was treated for injuries sustained during the confrontation and taken into custody. Authorities have not released a motive, and it remains unclear whether the suspect and the child knew each other.

Gayden was expected to appear in court Monday, but remained hospitalized and did not appear. Her detention hearing is scheduled for October 7. Ald. Michelle Harris (8th), who represents the area, held a vigil Sunday for the child and praised the bystanders whose quick action she said may have prevented more harm.

A 7-year-old taken on her own block in broad daylight. Chicago, our children have to be safe on the sidewalk. Keep this family in your prayers — and demand this city be better.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for updates on this developing story.

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$260.8 Million Reckoning: Council Weighs Historic Payout for Victims of Disgraced Detective Guevara

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— Chicago is on the verge of one of the largest police misconduct payouts in American history — and it’s for crimes the city’s own detective allegedly committed decades ago.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $260.8 million global settlement to resolve 16 lawsuits brought by 17 people who say they were framed for murders by former Chicago police Detective Reynaldo Guevara. All 17 were exonerated after their convictions were thrown out, and together they spent more than 383 years behind bars — most of them from Humboldt Park, caught up in cases from the 1980s and 1990s.

The City Council’s Finance Committee took up the proposal Monday at 10 a.m. If it clears committee, a final vote by the full Council could come as soon as October 14. City attorneys say settling now would spare taxpayers an estimated $300 million to $400 million more in trial verdicts, legal fees, and defense costs — and note that the payout would be made over two years starting in 2027.

The deal was delivered by retiring Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry on her way out the door, after the Council pressed the Johnson administration for a package deal like the $90 million settlement that resolved the Ronald Watts cases. Finance Chair Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) said bundling the cases together gets a better result for taxpayers.

But make no mistake: this is a bill for broken justice. Decades of alleged misconduct, dozens of stolen lives, and now the people of Chicago foot the bill — while the system that allowed it has yet to fully answer for itself.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily as the Council moves toward its final vote.

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Ballots Are Open: Chicago Early Voting Underway for the November General Election

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— The polls are open, Chicago. Early voting for the November general election began Thursday at 9 a.m. at two downtown locations, and it expands to all 50 wards on October 19.

The ballot is a big one. Chicago voters will weigh in on the Illinois governor’s race, a U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House races, Illinois attorney general, comptroller and treasurer, and Cook County Board president. Voters will also elect school board members and decide two non-binding advisory questions — one on whether the city should replace its gunshot detection system, and another on whether Chicago should build a permanent home for festivals and large events.

Not registered yet? You can still register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website until October 18. After that, same-day registration will be available at any early voting site and on Election Day at your polling place. First-time voters should bring two forms of identification, and election officials recommend everyone brings an ID.

The message here is simple: decisions get made by people who show up. If you want a say in how this city and this state run, get to the polls early and make it count.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for full election coverage. For early voting locations and hours, visit ChicagoElections.gov.

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Chatham in Mourning After Stranger Kills 7-Year-Old Girl on South Side Sidewalk

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— A family is shattered and a South Side neighborhood is grieving after a 7-year-old girl was stabbed to death in broad daylight by a stranger.

Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon was walking along South Cottage Grove Avenue near 86th Street in East Chatham with her older sister around 11:55 a.m. Saturday when a woman she did not know came up behind her and stabbed her multiple times in the back with a sharp object, according to the Chicago Police Department. The child was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Bystanders refused to let the attacker walk away. Witnesses chased the woman down and detained her until officers arrived, according to reporting from NBC Chicago and WGN 9. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was treated for injuries she sustained while being detained and is now in police custody. Charges are expected, and investigators are working to determine a motive and whether the girl and the suspect knew each other.

“I am deeply saddened by the senseless stabbing of a 7 year old child in our neighborhood,” said Alderwoman Michelle Harris. “My heart goes out to her family, friends, and everyone who is affected by this horrific incident.”

A 7-year-old walking her own block with her sister. Think about that. Chicago, our babies have to be safe on the sidewalk. Hold this family in your prayers — and hold this city to a higher standard.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for updates on this developing story.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Rolls Through Chicagoland: Salsa Nights, Pilsen Panels and Community Pride

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— Chicago’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is in full swing this week, and the calendar is stacked from the city to the suburbs.

Thursday, October 8 belongs to Bell Works Chicagoland. “Sip, Shop, & Salsa” runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bell Market — an evening of dancing, shopping, art, and cocktails celebrating Hispanic heritage. Arthur Murray Dance Studios leads a complimentary salsa class at 5:30 p.m., followed by social dancing at 6:30 p.m. The same night, Sundown Sessions with DJ Ian Gray runs 5 to 8 p.m. at Bar Bella.

Also on October 8, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosts “Hispanic Heritage Month: A Conversation on Leadership, Culture & Opportunity” at the Pilsen Chamber Mural Park in the heart of Pilsen, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The panel brings together Hispanic business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — including moderator Javier Yanez of the Pilsen Chamber of Commerce and speakers Teresa Magaña, Emidio Oceguera, Lotika Pai, and Margarita Quiñones Peña — to talk leadership, cultural identity, and economic opportunity.

And on Saturday, October 10, the monthly Bell Works Fresh Market runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local makers, bakers, and live music.

Chicago’s Latino community has helped build this city’s soul. This week is a good time to show up and celebrate it.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for more culture across Chicagoland.

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Gameday at Soldier Field: Bears Host Jets With Caleb Williams Sidelined Again

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— It’s gameday in Chicago. The 2-1 Bears host the 1-2 New York Jets today at Soldier Field, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on FOX — and the Bears will once again be without their starting quarterback.

Caleb Williams is sidelined for a second straight game with a hamstring injury, after failing to practice this week. That has kept the quarterback question burning all week around Halas Hall, with backup Tyson Bagent fielding questions about stepping in and reports swirling about who gets the call under center.

The Bears aren’t the only ones banged up. The Jets arrive without starting running back Breece Hall, who is out with a quad injury and listed as week-to-week, while rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is questionable with a back injury. On the Chicago side, there was a sigh of relief this week on the D’Andre Swift front, with positive updates easing injury concerns.

The Jets come in at 1-2 and desperate. The Bears come in at 2-1 and shorthanded. Soldier Field should be loud either way.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for postgame coverage.

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Fall Entertainment Season Hits Full Swing: Film Fest, Prine Tribute Week, Open House Chicago on Deck

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— Fall is officially Chicago’s season, and the calendar proves it. The city’s biggest October events are stacking up back to back, giving Chicagoans more reasons than ever to get out and take the city in.

The Chicago International Film Festival returns October 14–25 with its 2026 edition — feature films, documentaries, and shorts from around the world. It remains one of the signature fall arts events in the city.

Before that, the city honors one of its own. October 7–11 brings a string of events marking what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday. The centerpiece is an October 8 concert at the Chicago Theatre featuring Alejandro Escovedo, Steve Earle, Margo Price, Amos Lee, Josh Ritter, Hayes Carll and The Cactus Blossoms. The tribute also includes “John Prine’s Chicago” at the Chicago History Museum on October 9, a daylong celebration at the Old Town School of Folk Music on October 10, and a trolley tour of Maywood — Prine’s hometown — on October 11.

And mark October 17–18 for Open House Chicago, which opens the doors to more than 200 architecturally and historically significant spaces across 25-plus neighborhoods, with free admission.

Today is also the closing day of the citywide World Music Festival Chicago, which ran September 25 through October 4.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily for more on the fall season across Chicagoland.

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City Council Draws Its Lines on the Budget: No Property Tax Hike, No Head Tax

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CHICAGO URBAN DAILYCHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— The fight over Chicago’s next budget is taking shape, and a bloc of City Council members is drawing its lines early: no property tax increase, no corporate “head tax,” and no relying on state revenue Springfield hasn’t approved yet.The self-described City Council Budget Accountability Coalition sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson this week as the city begins its fiscal 2027 budget process, confronting a projected $882.4 million deficit — down from last year’s roughly $1.2 billion shortfall, but still one of the largest gaps in recent Chicago history. The coalition is demanding spending cuts and permanent savings before any new taxes.The head tax fight isn’t new. A separate letter signed by 29 aldermen pressed Johnson to rule out reinstating a per-employee corporate head tax — something his office said could bring in $100 million a year for public safety, but which the Council locked out when it passed an alternate 2026 budget. Johnson campaigned on no property tax hikes, though he did propose a $300 million property tax increase in 2024, and he’s been reluctant to touch property taxes since.The administration says it’s pursuing “progressive” revenue measures while protecting essential services. The Council’s message: find the real savings first.Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily as the budget battle develops.Reported by Chicago Urban Daily News. Visit chicagourbandailynews.com for updates.

Fourth Teen Charged in Deadly CTA Train Attack That Killed Kyle Bickham

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CHICAGO (CHICAGO URBAN DAILY)— A fourth person has been charged in the deadly attack that took the life of 29-year-old Kyle Bickham on a moving CTA train.

Chicago police said a 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in the 7300 block of South Racine Avenue and identified as an additional offender in the September 7 attack. Because of his age, his name has not been released.

Authorities say the teen used force to push Bickham from a moving train in the 0-100 block of West 69th Street. According to prosecutors, Bickham was riding home from work on a Red Line train when an altercation broke out with four other passengers. The group allegedly forced open the doors of the train’s last car while it was moving and pushed him onto the tracks, where he was struck by a southbound train and killed.

Three people had already been charged in the case: 19-year-old Katlar Parchman, 18-year-old Christian McBounds, and another 15-year-old. McBounds faces first-degree murder charges, and Parchman and the other juvenile are also charged with murder. Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

Stay tuned to Chicago Urban Daily as this story develops.

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