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The “popcorn machine” effect happens as Illinois River Biological Station biologists engage in boat electrofishing, a sampling technique used to collect bighead carp for long-term monitoring projects, in Chain Lake near Browning, Illinois, Aug. 16, 2010.
Afternoon Edition
To cut the carp, Illinois must address a toxic mess
Plus: Police fatally shoot ten, wildfire smoke arrives
By Matt Moore
 
A photo of Pope Francis is displayed during a mass at Holy Name Cathedral at 735 North State Street in Rush & Division, Monday, April 21, 2025.
Afternoon Edition
Chicagoans react to Pope Francis' death
Plus: Mayor considers layoffs, soap operas’ Chicago roots
By Matt Moore
 
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Afternoon Edition
Street fests sound alarm on rising costs
Plus: Trump terminates student visas, church closes after 67 years and more
By Matt Moore
 
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Afternoon Edition
A dance scene cornerstone is closing
Plus: Local businesses brace for tariffs, free tax filing threatened and more
By Matt Moore
 
Roy P. Mackal holds a Loch Ness Monster toy while sitting at a desk stacked with papers.
Afternoon Edition
Chicago monstrologist's long-lost camera is found
Plus: Car shoppers fear Trump tariffs, city hires new tourism head and more
By Matt Moore
 
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Afternoon Edition
Who came out ahead in CPS-CTU contract battle?
Plus: Chicago’s James Beard nominees, locally filmed fest standouts and more
By Matt Moore
 
An ankle monitor is worn above a brown boot, seen when the person pulls up a pant cuff.
Afternoon Edition
Electronic monitoring's uncertain future
Plus: Northwestern faces investigation, grocery workers vote down union and more
By Matt Moore
 
Trains arrive at the Washington and Wabash station in the Loop, Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Afternoon Edition
Lawmakers' options to avoid public transit cuts
Plus: White Sox grounds crew shines, Hard Rock Cafe closes and more
By Matt Moore
 
This photo released on March 16, by El Salvador's presidency press office shows the arrival of alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua at the Terrorism Confinement Center in the city of Tecoluca, El Salvador. The United States has sent over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang to be imprisoned in El Salvador.
Afternoon Edition
Little evidence links Venezuelan gang to violence in Chicago
Plus: Turning vacant offices into housing, a Navy Pier lawsuit and more
By Matt Moore
 
A Piping Plover monitor looks out for Imani, an adult Piping Plover and its surviving two chicks, at Montrose Beach, Friday, July 12, 2024. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times
Afternoon Edition
Plover lovers prep for feathered friends' arrival
Plus: CPS-CTU contract deal appears close, South Side mural corridor grows and more
By Matt Moore