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Dolly Parton, beloved country music star, actor, philanthropist has died at 80

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Movies and TV

4 years ago

Chicago International Film Fest 2026 lineup includes documentaries on Bob Odenkirk, chef Curtis Duffy

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Sky ban Enes Kanter Freedom from games, according to principal owner Michael Alter

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Elite Chicago police unit now investigating Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez, source says

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Mail ballots are secure, Illinois election officials stress after Supreme Court ruling

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Food and Drink

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How Smyth became North America's No. 1 restaurant, even as Chicago restaurants struggle

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'American Doctor' highlights story of Chicago physician fighting for Palestinians in Gaza and back home

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Review: "Adolescent Salvation" puts the intimidating world of teen girlhood onstage. It's scary.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield lowers payment for therapists, pediatricians under new 'downcoding' policy

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Two ends of pitching spectrum for Cubs as Clay Holmes dazzles but bullpen stumbles in latest walk-off loss

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NIPSCO filed applications for customer rate increases amid storm that ravaged Northwest Indiana

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Dear Abby: Bitter ex cut off dad from his daughters

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Reporter, Race, Class and Communities

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Marking a milestone and watching the country age ungracefully

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Money reporter, development

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Former White Eagle site sparks thoughts of my Polish family's Chicago story

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Chicago Public Media special correspondent

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We're on the hunt for Barack Obama's tan suit. Help us find it.

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El-Sayed, Mamdani wins resonate, send conservatives into a tailspin

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Museums and Zoos

1 year ago

Chicago History Museum workers ratify first union contract

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Mayor Johnson plans to refinance debt to fill $85M budget hole

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O'Hare to the Loop in 15 minutes? New company thinks it can happen

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O'Hare to the Loop in 15 minutes? This company thinks it can finally bring fast rail to Chicago

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The Rev. Michael Pfleger reinstated at St. Sabina Church after being cleared of child sex abuse claim

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A member of Rosemont's powerful Stephens family who sits on the Triton College board arrested on drug charges

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Chicago police failed to identify cop whose guns were found during FBI raid of felon's home

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Paycheck Protection Program

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With PPP fraud case looming, son of Chicago's ex-top cop avoids suspension over chaotic arrest

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LLLINOIS FUNERAL HOME OVERSIGHT LAX COMPARED TO OTHER STATES

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Confirmed measles case reported in Kane County

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Canada hits U.S. with retaliatory tariffs of up to 50%

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West Suburban hospital owner allegedly clearing out equipment

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As Trump pushes sweeping changes to mail voting, here's where things stand in Illinois

6 days ago

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

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Armored truck robbed at Roseland Burger King

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Armed robbers fatally shoot man, 36, during heist at Brighton Park gas station

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Second man dies after Chicago Lawn shooting

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CBP agent says feds' 'Broadview Six' misconduct tainted his sexual assault case

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Photos: See Chicago's top dancers defy gravity in athletic 'Dance for Life' showcase

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Theater and Stages

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Review: 'Sisters' raises the question of what happens when we accept the notion AI is alive and sentient

2 days ago

Review: Ricky Martin shows why he's still the king of Latin pop in Ravinia debut

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Murals and Mosaics

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Humboldt Park mural celebrates stories of faith at New Life

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Chicago's Manasseh has a new album. It's a tribute to his younger self

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White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery is blunt about offensive struggles — and determined to get past them

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After spending last year with champion Dodgers, Michael Conforto eyes doing 'something special' with Cubs

9 hours ago

Kevin Gausman shows what he can deliver for Cubs in biggest moments: 'He's a huge addition for this team'

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White Sox' trade-deadline acquisitions off to slow start

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The Sky have fallen into pick-swap hell

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Bears training-camp report No. 18: Bears RT Darnell Wright leaves with apparent arm injury

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Orange you glad the Bears nailed their alternate uniform? We are

12 hours ago

Former Bears WR Allen Robinson officially retires

1 day ago

Inside the battle between Bears RT Darnell Wright and DE Montez Sweat that brought the best out of both

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With Bears desperate for instant impact, rookie S Dillon Thieneman in 'very good spot'

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The Caleb Wilson hype train is real and full steam ahead for the Bulls

2 days ago

Jeanie Buss will fight siblings' plan to sell Lakers minority ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

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Bulls coach Tiago Splitter not looking for part in arrested development

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Horoscope for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Horoscope for Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Dear Abby: Dad Asks a Lot of Low-Income Live-at-Home Son

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Nearly all power in Northwest Indiana restored after storms. Here's what to know.

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Indiana governor directs state to investigate NIPSCO as power outages last nearly 2 weeks

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Parks and Nature

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Rare black fox, whose coloration is the result of a genetic quirk, makes home in Northbrook

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Housing and Development

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Zillow resolves FTC lawsuit over claims it paid Redfin to suppress rental listings

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Near West Side nonprofit offers job training and lessons that are 'bigger than solar panels'

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University of Chicago physician, others challenge FDA, drugmakers on cancer drug dosing

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Bryan Voltaggio's makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak

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Nectarine and blackberry cobbler delivers a balance of fresh summer flavor and comforting, homemade goodness

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Chicago loves froyo. Restaurants are stepping up to meet the demand.

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High School Basketball

4 years ago

Recruiting updates on the Class of 2027

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High School Football

4 months ago

Were the preseason rankings wrong? Breaking down some major developments from Week 1 of high school football

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Super 25 Football Rankings

2 days ago

Michael O'Brien's Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 2

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Court order gives players under pro contracts a chance to return to college sports

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Ohio State, Oregon lead AP preseason college football Top 25

8 days ago

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

22 days ago

Stacey King tribute mural in Logan Square was passion project for artist Darius Dennis

11 days ago

Hunting season begins early on for Bulls with 2026-27 schedule release

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In-season tourney schedule is out and NBA Cup could runneth over Bulls

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Alex Vlasic eager to speak playoffs into existence for Blackhawks: 'It's a matter of time'

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Blackhawks prospect rankings: Vaclav Nestrasil climbs to top spot after many graduations

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

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1992 KIDNAPPING AND MURDER CASE REMAINS ACTIVE AS AUTHORITIES SEEK PERSON OF INTEREST

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Gary residents still in the dark as power outage could drag for 2 weeks after last week's deadly storms

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Sean Grayson, former cop convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies

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Lisle man facing murder charges in fatal drunk driving boat crash on Fox River

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After spike in HIV cases in Chicago, new data shows a decrease in new infections

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Daily Herald editorial staff announces unionization effort

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Total of Cook County property taxes billed goes up for the 32nd straight year

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Stickney mayor, board oppose data center at Hawthorne horse racing site

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School is back in session for CPS students after summer of budget angst

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4 things to watch as new CPS school year starts, from classroom cuts to enrollment counts

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Former CPS principal gets more than a year in prison for near decade-long invoice fraud scheme

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Cubs' postseason: Who gets the ball in Game 1? 'I want that,' one contender for role says

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Working-class men need to come together as they did back in 1879

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Chicago should consider outcomes-based training for ex-offenders

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Trump's anti-diversity crusade borrows from Chicago's past

8 days ago

Remembering Haym Salomon, the Revolutionary War hero memorialized in Chicago

11 days ago

Letters to the Editor

7 years ago

White Sox legend Tommy John deserved a Chicago-style send-off

1 day ago

Tollway hike will improve infrastructure, save commute time, boost economy

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Mayor's tenants rights ordinance is attempt to sway voters

4 days ago

Why is the island in Washington Park behind a locked gate?

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I-55 crash, ICE arrest draw protest in McKinley Park

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Woman pleads guilty to fatally stabbing boyfriend, avoids prison

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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What is Medicare for All?

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Five years of the Black Men Flower Project

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What to do about all these food recalls?

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Power is expected to return to Northwest Indiana by Tuesday evening

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