Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8:23 PM ET
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Trump administration gives Illinois nearly $300 million to replace toxic lead pipes1 hour ago
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Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants6 days ago
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Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move7 hours ago
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2026 farmers market guide for Chicago's suburbs13 hours ago
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Bears rival Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season4 hours ago
Sky's Natasha Cloud looking forward after her long wait in free agency5 hours ago
White Sox rally in ninth to beat Seattle behind one-hitter from Anthony Kay, dominant bullpen18 hours ago
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Aaron Rodgers returning for another year with Steelers4 days ago
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Few Chicago residents buy flood insurance, but should they?3 days ago
Parks and Nature1 month ago
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New housing near Garfield Park in the home stretch1 day ago
Chicago Reader names new publisher1 day ago
Consumer advocates turn up heat against $220M Nicor rate hate1 day ago
Gene & Georgetti files breach of contract lawsuit tied to Midway Airport restaurant conflict1 day ago
Theaster Gates, Heiji Choy Black to open tea salon and cocktail lounge near Obama Center5 days ago
Irene's Finer Diner reopens two years after grease fire closed doors6 days ago
High School Football1 month ago
Mount Carmel receiver Quentin Burrell commits to Michigan5 days ago
High School Basketball4 years ago
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Illinois, Brad Underwood agree to new contract terms5 days ago
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern8 days ago
Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss' racial history made it difficult to recruit Black football players9 days ago
Bulls defy the lottery odds and move up to No. 4 as the rebuild begins10 days ago
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U.S. agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement1 day ago
Illinois resident suspected of having hantavirus tests negative for illness2 days ago
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers5 days ago
West Ridge business accused of bilking millions from customers in nationwide scam5 days ago
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill while lawsuit plays out5 days ago
ComEd electric customers brace for double-digit spike in bills7 days ago
Live Nation sued for negligence in alleged sexual assault of minor at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre1 day ago
Lockdown lifted at West Chicago Community High School after threat deemed unfounded1 day ago
Wonder Lake home explosion leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt2 days ago
Race is on for Chicago's first fully elected school board2 days ago
Northwestern names head of Purdue as next president2 days ago
Lollapalooza awards $1.7 million grant to CPS for arts education2 days ago
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Pritzker's BUILD plan prioritizes development over affordability7 days ago
Stop burdening working families; tax wealth and corporate profits fairly8 days ago
Letters to the Editor7 years ago
Housing support for people leaving prison benefits everyone2 days ago
Unionizing would give needed protections to rideshare drivers4 days ago
Cheers to the Chicago Lighthouse for 120 years of social service5 days ago
Two charged in October double murder of teens1 day ago
Charges pending for suspect in fatal stabbing of man in Norwood Park1 day ago
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