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A new book unearths the influence of Margaret C. Anderson, early champion of literary greats

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Richard Roeper's 2026 Oscars predictions are here

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2026 Illinois Primary Elections Voter Guide

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Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ staff

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U.S. citizen from Skokie stopped at O'Hare, detained by immigration officials for nearly 30 hours

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Chicagoan rebuilds life after deportation

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Esther Bergdahl | WBEZ

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High School Basketball Scores

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Monday's IHSA state basketball tournament scores

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Dear Abby: Aging mother refuses to acknowledge risk of falling

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Alden Loury | WBEZ

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Rev. Jesse Jackson wasn't perfect, but his influence can't be denied

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Money reporter, business and economy

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Rev. Jesse Jackson offered powerful support to Asian Americans

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From childhood through my journalism career, Jesse Jackson remained a commanding force

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3 presidents, and thousands of everyday people, celebrate the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson

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Jesse Jackson's hometown determined to preserve its rich shared history amid rapid change

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Chicago comes out in force to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Read Barack Obama's eulogy for Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Chicago police officer shot by Dexter Reed countersues estate

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Some Cook County Board commissioners skip more than 20% of their meetings

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Dan Mihalopoulos | WBEZ

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Questions cloud Mormon church handling of suburban congregation's ex-leader accused of abusing minors

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Theater and Stages

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Review: 'Hamilton' remains crashingly relevant in return to Chicago's CIBC Theatre

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Murals and Mosaics

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DePaul's patron saint looms large over the school and the L, and he wouldn't have liked that

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Bulls forget the running shoes for a night and Kings make them pay

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Oliver Moore's injury further weakens Blackhawks' center corps in loss to Stars

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All the Kings men can't put former Bulls Zach and DeMar together again

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High School Basketball

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Kyle Williams' Super 25 high school girls basketball rankings for March 8, 2026

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Strategies to consider if you're looking to reduce capital gains taxes

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Sabrina Parys | NerdWallet

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What taxpayers need to know about savings plans, tax changes in 2026

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Congress passed Trump's sweeping tax bill. Here's how it'll affect your returns

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With pass rush a priority for Bears, which free agents could fix an ongoing problem?

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Bears free-agency primer: What to watch for this week

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Raiders star Maxx Crosby headed to Ravens — not Bears

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Bears agree to deal for Patriots C Garrett Bradbury

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Over and out? Bulls coach Billy Donovan wants focus to stay on the now

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Bulls' losing has us longing for mediocrity again

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It's not Bulls guard Collin Sexton's fault for doing Sexton things

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Horoscope for Monday, March 09, 2026

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Dear Abby: Kind gesture blows up in an unpredictable fashion

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Horoscope for Sunday, March 08, 2026

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Delays persist at O'Hare as thunderstorms, much warmer weather take over Chicago area

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For alternative energy supplier customers who routinely overpay, proposed reforms could provide some help

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Chicago man charged in theft of van filled with puppies in Lincoln Park

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Capital One laying off more than 1,000 employees after buying Riverwoods-based Discover

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Illinois businesses press for tariff refunds after a federal court ruled in their favor

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Food and Drink

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Eight shops that deliver smart Wine 101 lessons in Chicago

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Chicago wine shops are on a sellout run with multicultural wine tastings that look beyond France, Italy

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Chicago chefs Beverly Kim, Diana Dávila to compete for $1 million on Padma Lakshmi's new 'America's Culinary Cup'

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Super 25 Basketball Rankings

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Michael O'Brien's Super 25 high school basketball rankings for March 8, 2026

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Lou Holtz, 89, led Notre Dame back to the top and left college football fans laughing — most of the time

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Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz dies at age 89

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Loyola's Drew Valentine addresses 'bizarre' 7-22 season

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Girls run the court at Chicago Bulls' annual clinic

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Bulls avoid that losing feeling for a night, but it's still taking toll

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Bulls hope to have answers about guard Jaden Ivey sooner than later

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Troy Murray, Blackhawks broadcaster and Selke Trophy winner, dies at 63

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Blackhawks' defense struggles early in post-deadline loss to Canucks

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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

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Illinois joins more than 20 states in lawsuit challenging Trump's new global tariffs

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Chicago-based construction firm Clayco launches solar energy business

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Report: Peer support programs in prison could help fill health care gaps

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No one injured after Morton Grove condo floor collapses

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DuPage County undersheriff put on leave

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Pilot killed in plane crash near Deerfield identified as 75-year-old Mount Prospect man

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Aspira will soon have no teachers or money. CPS is still struggling to close it

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Coalition appealing to Pope Leo to save St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates from closing

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Pritzker Traubert Foundation awards $5 million for City Colleges of Chicago, Cook County Health partnership

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Reality is immaterial in today's politics

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Architecture and Design

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What's the big idea? If you've got it, World Business Chicago wants to know

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More state funding for universities is an investment in Illinois' future

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I stood up to bullies as a teen. Now, I join — and invite — others in standing up to Trump

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Letters to the Editor

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Rev. Jesse Jackson angered Jewish community, then reached out for common ground

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Illinois arts funding shouldn't be treated as an afterthought

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Don't punish TSA agents for Homeland Security's transgressions

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Man in vehicle found fatally shot in Austin

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Driver wounded in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting on the South Side

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WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, March 6, 2026: Inside the Illinois primaries, Jesse Jackson memorials conclude in Chicago, and more

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Honoring women's unpaid labor

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How Greenville, South Carolina, shaped Jesse Jackson's life and legacy in Chicago

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The Loop expects a revamp as funding is granted for the neighborhood's development

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Chicago, it's time to get started on that spring garden

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