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| Good afternoon, Chicago. Weather officials warned storms that were roiling across the Chicago region this afternoon could intensify again after 4 p.m. as the severe weather moved toward the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Officials were keeping an eye on stronger thunderstorms developing over Wisconsin that could move towards the Chicago area later in the afternoon, according to Kevin Donofrio, a meteorologist with the weather service in Chicago. However, there was still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast, Donofrio said. 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  Zachary Ehlers, president of Illinois Railway Museum, gives visitors a tour of an electrified 1926 rail car on July 26, 2026, during Railroad Days
at Pullman National Historical Park on Chicago’s Far South Side. The electric trains began service 100 years ago, replacing steam locomotives for commuter service on the south lakefront. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Pullman Railroad Days celebrates industry and workers in historic company townThis year’s Pullman National Historical Park’s annual Railroad Days event marked the 100th anniversary of the electrification of the Illinois Central Railroad.
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business  A Lyft rideshare vehicle in the Loop on Oct. 18, 2019. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) Chicago launches resource center for ride-share, taxi driversOver the last year, Chicago ride-share drivers have faced a mounting list of challenges including app deactivations and immigration raids. Now, the city is launching an initiative to help connect drivers with help.
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sports  White Sox catcher Drew Romo and second baseman Chase Meidroth dump gatorade on first baseman Munetaka Murakami as interpreter
Kenzo Yagi jumps out of the way after the Sox defeated the Astros 12-3 at Rate Field on July 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Column: White Sox, Bananas and Wrigley Field are just part of a busy summer weekend in ChicagoThe Chicago White Sox drew 30,029 for a City Connect Hawaiian shirt giveaway and a baseball game Saturday at Rate Field, while the Savannah Bananas sold out Wrigley Field with a dance-off/exhibition baseball game and the WNBA held its All-Star Game at the United Center.
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eat. watch. do.  Buddy Guy performs at the Chicago Theatre on July 25, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Review: Happy 90th birthday, Buddy Guy — you still set the standard for getting the bluesAs members of his family alongside him on stage and the capacity crowd at the Chicago Theatre serenaded Buddy Guy with the chorus of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” on Saturday night, Guy began playing a wrenching guitar solo over his band’s accompaniment.
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nation & world  A crime scene photographer arrives as law enforcement examines the scene following a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, July 26, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Police arrest 15-year-old after festival shooting that killed 3 near Seattle Space NeedleA suspect arrested after a shooting that killed three people and left at least four others injured at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend is 15 years old, the city’s mayor said today.
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