Good afternoon, Chicago.
Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling said today he will not direct his officers to obstruct a potential federal crackdown on the streets but expressed hope that some communication with his department could lower tensions in a city already on edge.
The city’s top cop joined Mayor Brandon Johnson to brief reporters on the rumored influx of federal troops and law enforcement as President Donald Trump threatens to target Chicago next for a military occupation. The two leaders said they have not heard from the White House.
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A woman and child walk past a newspaper box containing free doses of Narcan near the entrance of the Department of Family & Support Services location, 845 W. Wilson Ave., during the Harm Reduction Fair, Aug. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Department of Public Health, 46th Ward launch Narcan newsstands in Uptown
Newsstands in Chicago are staging a comeback, but they won’t be carrying newspapers. This time, the mission is different. It’s about saving lives. Read more here.
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People and vehicles pass a Walgreens near West Division and North Dearborn streets, March 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Sale of Walgreens to private equity company is finalized, Chicago area headquarters will remain
Walgreens Boots Alliance has officially become a private company, with private equity firm Sycamore Partners announcing this morning that it’s completed its acquisition of the Deerfield-based retail pharmacy giant. Read more here.
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Young Chicago White Sox fans dressed as Elvis Presley have some fun in the stands on Elvis Night prior to the start of a game between the Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago baseball report: Seiya Suzuki needs to step up, Kyle Teel’s having fun — and 2026 schedules are out
The Cubs will need left-hander Shota Imanaga to step up to salvage their series in San Francisco before continuing on their West Coast trip. Read more here.
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Neil Young at Huntington Bank Pavilion on Chicago’s Northerly Island, Aug. 27, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Review: Neil Young arrives in Chicago as strong and outspoken as ever
Making his first Chicago appearance in more than seven years yesterday at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, the iconic singer-guitarist delivered a rousing 110-minute concert steeped in political dissent and social commentary. Read more here.
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People gather at a vigil at Lynnhurst Park after a shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)
Minneapolis shooter talked of depression and left behind a list of grievances
The shooter who killed two Catholic school students and wounded more than a dozen children sitting in the pews of a Minneapolis church once attended the school and had been a member of the church, the city’s police chief said. Read more here.
More top stories from around the world:
US hosts talks on post-war Gaza as Israel calls Gaza City evacuation ‘inevitable’
YouTube TV reaches ‘short-term extension’ in dispute with Fox, warding off immediate disruptions
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