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| Good afternoon, Chicago. Three west suburban men face felony charges after allegedly conspiring to impersonate police officers at protests over the weekend, DuPage County officials said. The men are accused of conspiring with each other Saturday — when “No Kings” demonstrations drew thousands to protest across the Chicago area — to “dress like peace officers” by each wearing a tactical vest “while traveling to numerous political protests,” according to the release from the state’s attorney. Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History
news  Ismael Cordová-Clough sits in his car at Clock Tower Plaza at 4:55 a.m. and sifts through messages from residents about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity
in Elgin on Sept. 19, 2025. Cordová-Clough is part of a volunteer patrol group that documents federal agents in the area and livestreams their activities in order to alert the community. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) One man’s ICE watchdog work in ElginHe goes by “Ish” on Facebook, where he has become a trusted but polarizing voice in Elgin’s immigrant community, documenting sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and posting real-time updates.
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business  U.S. Steel Gary Works sits along the shore of Lake Michigan in Gary, Jan. 23, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) U.S. Steel report shows economic impact on IndianaU.S. Steel released an economic report for the Hoosier State, claiming to generate $1.8 billion in economic impact and help to advance Indiana’s economy, workforce and communities.
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sports  Bears running back D’Andre Swift smiles after running for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Saints on Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Are Chicago Bears a top-10 rushing attack? Should they be underdogs? 5 pressing questions after the Week 7 win.Tribune Bears writers Sean Hammond and Phil Thompson tackle this week’s five pressing questions after the team’s fourth consecutive win.
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eat. watch. do.  Adam Sandler poses for photographers on the red carpet for the film ‘Jay Kelly’ during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2025. (Alessandra Tarantino/Invision) Adam Sandler (and the pope, Caleb Williams, singalongs) brings heavy ’70s variety show vibes to United CenterSandler’s new shows are titled the “You’re My Best Friend Tour,” and as awkward as that sounds, it’s a pretty spot-on way of describing a show so driven by the audience’s warmth and goodwill, it transcends what we typically expect of a performer.
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nation & world  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speak to reporters outside the
Senate chamber as they charge President Donald Trump and the Republicans with the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth weekAs President Donald Trump is welcoming Republican senators for lunch in the newly renovated Rose Garden Club and breaking ground on the new White House ballroom, the GOP is projecting a unified front as it refuses to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds while the government shutdown drags on.
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