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It was a tough weekend in Chicago sports. The White Sox fell to the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 Saturday, taking them out of American League Pennant and World Series contention. Legendary Bears player and coach Mike Ditka died Friday. The Bears suffered a tough 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers yesterday (SUN). And to add insult to injury - the Blackhawks and Bulls lost over the weekend as well. HOST: LABUZ

Civil Rights Activist Reverend Jesse Jackson Senior would have turned 85 last week. His fraternity brothers hosted youth events at the Rainbow PUSH Headquarters to celebrate his birthday and honor his legacy. HOST: LABUZ

RESULTS OF THE SOX GAME.

Ditka played on the Bears’ 19-63 NFL championship team. And as coach of the 19-85 Bears, coached the team to its only Super Bowl championship. HOST: PUENTE

Former Bears Coach Mike Ditka has died at age 86. He became a symbol for the city of Chicago after leading the ‘85 Bears to the Super Bowl. WBEZ’s Noah Jennings has this remembrance. HOST: LARA

The Chicago Stars have had a rocky few years. The Windy City NWSL team has faced a slew of injuries and staffing changes that have them in last place this season. But the Stars are looking to shine again. HOST: LABUZ

Since President Donald Trump got reelected, more than 100 veteran immigration judges across the country have lost their jobs or resigned amid a sweeping overhaul of immigration courts. The Trump administration says it's making the courts more efficient. Several former judges who used to hear cases in Chicago’s court say the courts are being weaponized to increase deportations. They spoke recently with WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times. About what drew them to the bench, the pressures they faced before their departures and what the changes mean for the future of the court HOST: LARA

This fall, the Chicago History Museum will display some rare presidential artifacts. Among them is an item from Mary Todd Lincoln’s wardrobe that really brings the past to life. HOST: LABUZ

Some Illinois students are calling on colleges to cancel their contracts with Flock, a maker of automatic license plate readers powered by artificial intelligence. Federal agents and other law enforcement have accessed the data captured by Flock surveillance cameras for immigration enforcement. Some students want them gone. But taking down the cameras is not as simple as it sounds. HOST: LABUZ

Before Pope Leo the 14th became the first American to head the Catholic Church, he was known as Robert Francis Prevost. A boy from Dolton, a suburb just south of Chicago. His journey left an imprint across the world … particularly across the Chicago area. Here to break that down is NPR’s Senior Editor of Religion and Spirituality, Daniel Burke, and NPR’s host of All Things Considered, Scott Detrow. They explore the pope’s life in their new book, “American Pope.” And they say it’s the first comprehensive biography of the new pontiff. HOST: LANE

The El Niño climate pattern is off to a record-breaking start, already spiking temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean. That excess heat is setting off extreme weather like floods and drought across the globe. An unexpected casualty? Trading cards. HOST: MELBA

U.S. House speakers ever to come from Illinois and the longest-serving Republican speaker in congressional history

Unbelievably, the Chicago White Sox are in the playoffs. It’s a stark comeback from being the worst team in M-L-B history — just two years ago. WBEZ’s Somer Van Benton reports. HOST: LARA

Are Illinois and the Chicago Bears finally making progress on a deal for a new football stadium? It’s a timely question after Governor J-B Pritzker, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, legislative leaders and a new face representing the Bears sat down for the first time yesterday. The governor says the meeting was productive, and lawmakers should have a proposal in the coming months. Here to break down this latest development in the long-running Bears stadium saga is Chicago Sun-Times government and politics reporter, Mitch Armentrout. HOST: LARA

As everyone paying their property tax bills in Chicago knows, as much as half of it goes to Chicago Public Schools. The soon-to-be-elected school board president will decide whether the budget calls for taxes to continue to increase. For voters who don’t have kids in CPS, it might be one of the main questions they have for candidates. But it is not an easy one, considering CPS is cash-strapped. HOST: LANE

August storms knocked out power for nearly 375 thousand residents in Northwest Indiana… leaving people in the dark for days. But one house kept its lights on the whole time because it’s what's known as a passive home. Sun Times development reporter Abby Miller and WBEZ producer Marie Mendoza visited the house to see how it weathered the storm. HOST: LARA

What do Chicago neighborhoods sound like - and could those sounds be art. An immersive noise installation recently took tourists by surprise on one of Chicago’s busiest blocks. HOST: LABUZ

Chicago Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum (KEY-num) isn’t the only one basking in the glow of victory on Monday night. So is a Chicago-based mariachi group. Their performance of the national anthem has gone viral. HOST: MELBA

Disinvestment in Chicago’s South and West sides has long impacted opportunities for residents. And new data show young people are also feeling the effects. My Block, My Hood, My City surveyed teens to find out what they would like to see in their communities. HOST: LANE

Starting Thursday, refugees will no longer be eligible to receive Medicaid. It’s part of the H-R-1 budget reconciliation, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump last year. More than 9-thousand immigrants in Illinois are expected to be impacted. Sun-Times reporter Elvia Malagon caught up with one person who will be impacted by this and is here now to share the details. HOST: MELBA

The Chicago City Council just signed off on the sale of the city’s much-detested parking meter contract from one private entity to another. And aldermen were able to negotiate some unexpected wins for taxpayers as part of the new agreement. HOST: MELBA

A number of new art galleries and collections have hit the scene in Chicago for the fall. And with their arrival, comes a renewed push to bring more young people into the art gallery scene, and get them to start collections of their own. HOST: LANE

Protests took place this weekend outside of the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Bloomingdale. Several groups gathered at Medinah Country Club in objection to President Trump's visit. HOST: LANE

At Scream Club, about 50 strangers meet on Sunday evenings at the North Avenue Beach Pier and collectively scream into Lake Michigan. We hear what that sounds like, how it affects participants, and whether experts think its a useful means of managing anger. WBEZ’s Justin Bull checked it out. HOST: LARA

Riot Fest closed out a weekend of rock with rain delays and mounds of mud across the Douglass Park grounds. But there was a silver lining for some fans: William Shatner — yes, Captain Kirk, himself — was also there. HOST: LANE

Since Trump was re-elected, about a dozen veteran immigration judges in Chicago have stepped down or been fired. Some of those judges have told WBEZ they faced intense pressure to find fewer reasons to grant asylum. Their replacements have limited background in immigration law. Experts say as result, more asylum petitions are being denied. HOST: LANE

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry houses many marvels. But the building itself could be getting a new feature. The museum recently released plans for a “Welcome Hall” that would make changes to the 57th street entrance. And not everyone is digging the design. HOST: LABUZ

Comedian Lil Rel is back in Chicago. The West Side native is hosting the What’s Funny Comedy Festival through Saturday. HOST: LANE

Chicago LOVES its basketball. It’s not just the 90s Bulls. Any park you go to will have folks playing a game of pick-up. Chicago Public League high school stars become celebrities in this town. HOST: MELBA

78th Street from South Shore Drive to Coles Avenue has officially been designated as “Doctor Donda West Way.” HOST: MELBA

For the first time, Chicago’s school board will be fully elected. All 20 members, plus a president, will be chosen in the November election. HOST: MELBA

A new book details the life and legacy of the Gay Sisters, a family group who shaped the Gospel music genre. The singers are best known for their 1951 hit record "God Will Take Care of You," which was later recorded by Aretha Franklin. Behind the book are record label founder Steven Dolins and Pastor Gregory Donald Gay, the younger brother of the singing group. HOST: LANE

A new book details the life and legacy of the Gay Sisters, a family group who shaped the Gospel music genre. The singers are best known for their 1951 hit record "God Will Take Care of You," which was later recorded by Aretha Franklin. Behind the book are record label founder Steven Dolins and Pastor Gregory Donald Gay, the younger brother of the singing group. HOST: LANE

The billionaire Democrat who’s eying a 2028 presidential bid says the drug – which is being covered by the state’s health insurance plan – has helped him eat healthier and exercise more. HOST: ALEX

The Chicago River Swim didn’t happen this weekend. BUT it wasn't the only opportunity for Chicagoans to experience the river. WBEZ’s Somer Van Benton reports.

You followed up with a family you spent time with in August. They were on day twelve with no power. How are they holding up now?

In 2021, Illinois became the first state to require every public elementary and high school to teach a unit of Asian American history. That’s because of the passage of the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History, or TEAACH Act. But five years later, it’s not clear how many schools are teaching the material. HOST: DEGMAN

That’s because of the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History, or TEAACH Act. Today, advocates say there’s still a long way to go in putting the law into practice in schools. So why is it important for everyone… but especially young people... to learn this history? HOST: LANE

In Illinois, residents who are terminally ill with less than six months to live can now request a prescription for medication to end their lives. Illinois joins 12 other states and Washington D-C in legalizing medical aid in dying. It’s known as Deb’s Law. It was inspired by Deb Robertson. She lives in Lombard and has an aggressive form of cancer. She spent years advocating for the law. HOST: ALEX

Chaka Khan is an 11 time Grammy winner, Rock and Roll hall of fame inductee, and has a song preserved in the Library of Congress. The cultural icon got her start in Chicago’s Hyde Park and Auburn Gresham. This week, she's releasing a new album co-written with Sia. WBEZ producer Haley Blomquist and Sun-Times reporter Erica Thompson sat down with her ahead of the album drop to talk about her Chicago roots and the freedom of making music on her own terms.

Closing schools in Chicago became a political hot potato after former Mayor Rahm Emanuel shuttered 50 all at once in 2013. But as enrollment in the district continues to drop, there’s a growing chorus of people who say it's time to do another round. Yet the question will no longer be in the mayor’s hands. This year, for the first time ever, city voters will get to elect the whole school board. The four candidates for president were asked at a WTTW forum earlier this week how they would confront this issue. HOST: LANE

You may have heard about the controversy surrounding Flock cameras and their use – and abuse – by city and suburban police officers. But you may NOT have realized that lots of colleges use the A-I-powered surveillance tools, too. Including right here in Chicago, at one of Illinois’s largest campuses. It’s one of five public universities in the state that contract with Flock. HOST: LANE

Lawmakers passed the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act – or the TEAACH Act – in 2021. And other states have since followed in Illinois’ footsteps. But as WBEZ’s Minju Park reports in part one of the “Teaching History” series… The promise of the TEAACH Act has not yet been fully delivered. HOST: LANE

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has officially launched his bid for reelection. And he wants his investments in the arts and culture scene in the city to, quote, “define” his administration. But how does Chicago’s spending on the arts compare to other major cities? HOST :ALEX

It’s the 25th anniversary of nine eleven attack. Many people remember where they were or what they were doing that day … BUT there’s a generation of people who only know life AFTER nine 11. WBEZ’s Somer Van Benton spoke with some of Chicago’s youth — those born after 2001 – about what they understand about the attack.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is painting this mayoral election season as a stark choice. Either give him another four years to fight for working class Chicagoans and people of color in long-neglected neighborhoods. Or return to the days of school closings, shuttered mental health clinics, and special interest influence on government. WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel has more on Johnson’s campaign launch and strategy. HOST: DEGMAN

Birds are already flying through the Chicago area on their fall migration. So it’s a busy season for bird watchers. For one birder, it’s just one part of a more than three-year daily birding streak – rain or shine. HOST: LANE

Celebrations for Mexican Independence Day began this weekend. Thousands gathered in Grant Park for El Grito Chicago — a two day celebration of Mexican culture and independence. HOST: LANE

Twenty-five years ago today ... on September 12th, 2001 ... former WBEZ host Jerome McDonnell had his first "Worldview" show after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The show focused on what the attack could mean for the U-S HOST: PUENTE

25 years ago today the world stopped as the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfolded. As attacks continued beyond New York to the Pentagon, and another hijacked plane crashed in Pennsylvania, apprehension grew in Chicago that we could be next. Former WBEZ reporter David Schaper was outside the Sears Tower that day, and he spoke with some who worked in the building to get a sense of what they were feeling, as Chicago nervously watched. HOST: DEGMAN