| Good afternoon, Chicago. Standing in Chicago Union Station yesterday, authorities from the National Transportation Safety Board announced the launch of a national railroad safety campaign geared towards protecting railworkers’ lives and safety. “There’s no better place to launch this campaign than Chicago, the nation’s rail capital,” said NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. 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 A detail of “Woman with a Fan” (1913) by Jean Metzinger. (AIC/Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Kunstadter/Artists Rights Society) The Art Institute of Chicago announced it is returning a 1913 painting, “Woman with a Fan” by Jean Metzinger, to the heirs of its original owner. More top news stories: business Lester Barclay, a member of the NITA Board of Directors, speaks during their first meeting on Sept. 10, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Transit Authority Board Chair Lester Barclay, who has faced heat from transit advocates for criticizing Illinois’ transit reform legislation and for riding the system he oversees less frequently than they’d like, will continue to helm the transit agency’s governing board, members voted unanimously this morning. More top business stories: sports Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field after a loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) How quickly things have changed for the Bears. They were riding high after a season-opening rout of the Carolina Panthers, but Week 2 was a gut punch to coach Ben Johnson and company, who lost 9-3 to the division rival Minnesota Vikings in the home opener. More top sports stories: eat. watch. do. Tyler Meredith, Alexandra Royer and cast in “The Attic” at the Goodman Theatre. (Todd Rosenberg) The typically peak September period includes three shows that make an excellent case for a subsequent Broadway run. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: nation & world United States President Donald Trump turns to leave after speaking during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) President Donald Trump returned to the U.N. General Assembly today at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency — and made the case that he’s shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated. More top stories from around the world: | 
