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Dion Jackson, radio personality and booster of Chicago hip-hop talent, dies at 51

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3 tornadoes packing winds of 86 to 110 mph hit Chicago area, leaving a half million without power

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Catcher Drew Romo sticking with White Sox because of his preparation, work with pitchers

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Mayor Johnson wants City Council to pause data center expansion

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Potential class-action lawsuit filed against South Deering funeral home for mishandling 56 bodies

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Former charter operator Aspira declares bankruptcy, could keep profit from sale of taxpayer-funded building

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Feds file new charges in botched Country Club Hills sting after initial case collapsed

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Dear Abby: Sister Would Prefer To Skip Abusive Brother's Memorial

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Senior editor, data projects

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Without housing on South, West sides, Chicago's Black communities won't grow

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CPS budget challenges Springfield to pay up

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Chicago Sky reporter

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What to know about the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show

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Illinois' fraught funeral home oversight

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Andrew Adams | Illinois Answers Project

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Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

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Suburban backyard rodeos under fire, with steers knocked down, sometimes stripped of their tails

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Paycheck Protection Program

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PPP fraud case sees ex-Chicago Public Schools exec charged with defrauding pandemic relief programs

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Illinois lawmakers decry prison's 'gut-wrenching,' 'heartbreaking' conditions

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Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

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Chicago Park District to keep 20 pools open through Labor Day

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Willie Wilson announces 4th run for Chicago mayor

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Housing and Development

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Englewood homes sold under city program aimed to rehab abandoned properties

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Man seriously injured in Englewood shooting

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Man arrested at O'Hare accused in fatal Albany Park stabbing

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Motorist flees, causes multiple crashes in fatal Lake View hit-and-run

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TikTok challenge gone wrong caused South Shore fire, blast that critically injured boy, 2 others, police say

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Murals and Mosaics

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Andersonville cowgirl mural — If you know, you know

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Tennyson Stephens, jazz pianist who starred in cult classic film 'Stony Island,' dies at 83

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What would you do on your last day in Chicago?

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Bears QB Caleb Williams knows this is the time of year to fail — but time is running out

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No timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future, CBS Sports president says

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Bears Training Camp Report, Day 12: RB D'Andre Swift shines in scrimmage

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Ex-Mets Clay Holmes, David Peterson reunite with eyes on rediscovering best selves, aiding Cubs' playoff push

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Bears LT Ozzy Trapilo ahead of schedule in recovery from knee injury, could practice before season starts

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Bears S Coby Bryant undergoes knee surgery, now out until at least December

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Breaking down the Bears' first depth chart of the preseason

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Bears' offense hasn't been this stacked in more than a decade, and it's built to withstand injuries

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Bears sign veteran WR Ray-Ray McCloud, waive WR Kyron Hudson

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Bears training camp report No. 11: Ben Johnson downplays concerns about injuries to DE Montez Sweat, others

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Bulls roster build feels like they won't be cellar dwellers in 2026-27

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Bulls' Caleb Wilson will have a say in the race for Rookie of the Year

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Bulls have sneaky depth with a few outsiders trying to crack rotation

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Horoscope for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Dear Abby: Cruise with friends could wind up far from paradise

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Horoscope for Monday, August 10, 2026

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Heavy rain, flash flooding possible in Chicago area overnight

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Chicago's first-ever 'cat tour' brings a day of whimsy to Lincoln Square: 'I think people need it'

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Cook County sees 10th heat-related death of 2026

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Shops at North Bridge will get $40 million makeover

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Claire's revamps piercing experience for Gen Alpha, but brand nostalgia spans generations

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Can would-be buyer afford to take over more Chicago-area hospitals?

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Simple seasonings are key in grilled whole beef tenderloin

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Black sesame and miso put an Asian spin on Rice Krispie treats

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Jalapeños linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak tracked to a Mexican farm, distributor

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High School Football

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A dozen who will dazzle: A look at some top high school football stars on defense

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'Get your popcorn ready' because it is state title or bust for No. 8 Batavia

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No. 9 Bolingbrook has the talent and experience to compete with private-school powers

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Notre Dame, USC will resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030

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Northwestern coach David Braun professes championship mentality for Wildcats

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Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald embracing his fresh start

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Trump calls LeBron James 'maybe a racist' compared to Michael Jordan

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Bulls' Derrick Rose chosen for cover of NBA 2K27 video game

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Bulls' Caleb Wilson is a summer winner after dazzling in Vegas

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How Blackhawks rookie Anton Frondell is preparing to play center in the NHL

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Why new Blackhawks prospect Xavier Villeneuve might be a future star — or might be a bust

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How Blackhawks rookie Roman Kantserov is preparing for the NHL: 'I can do this'

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National pediatrics group says all kids 6 months and older should get flu shot

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Nation and World

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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

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Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora

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Darren Bailey's running mate maintains abortion is 'sin against God'

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No laughing matter: Survey finds nearly 16% of Chicago comedians have no health insurance

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What to know about diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis in Illinois

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Third grade teacher sexually abused 5 students 'multiple' times in West Chicago, prosecutors allege

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Prosecutors: Darien home invasion suspect flees with cellphone, sparking high-speed police chase, standoff

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John Damore, oldest living former Chicago Bears player, has died at 92

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Bud Billiken Parade marks 97 years of tradition, bringing generations together

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Chicago parents expect to outspend U.S. average on back-to-school supplies, survey shows

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CPS moves further from funding adequacy despite getting more state dollars

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As MLK noted, if a country stops counting its unemployed, it forgets them

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The Sky's Sydney Taylor is made for this moment

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Educators, play your trading cards right in classrooms, extracurricular activities

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Time for Chicago to buy into public-owned grocery store concept

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If Chicago wants more housing, it should remove barriers to building

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Letters to the Editor

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Decades-old mistreatment of Japanese Americans reverberates with country's current policies

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Nasty weather is understandable — but not United Airlines' nasty response

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Case against man who turned in gun defies common sense

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White Sox Pope Leo night draws out thousands for pontiff hats and Catholic fanfare

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1 killed, 1 wounded in Greater Grand Crossing shooting

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Police release photos of person wanted in Humboldt Park robbery, car burglaries

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Just how rare is this half-female, half-male bird sighting?

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The many languages of Chicago

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Illinois will regulate how social media companies can engage with kids

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What are you voting for?

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Why Illinois schools have to come up with A.I policies

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