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Here's your 2026 guide to farmers markets throughout Chicago

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West Englewood fire deaths ruled homicides; loved ones, neighbors mourn

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Your Chicago summer 2026 concert guide

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Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ staff

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'Broadview Six' charges dropped as Chicago's top federal prosecutor admits case was tainted by misconduct

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Chicago man charged with assaulting ICE agent in Brighton Park

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Chicago Tribune reaches deal to buy suburban Daily Herald

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Tracking every known federal prosecution in Chicago tied to Trump's deportation blitz

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Cubs just might find cure for what ails them this weekend vs. Astros

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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at 41

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Sky's defensive swagger is real, but element of surprise is gone

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Dear Abby: Happy date clouded with sad reminders of late mother

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Drones are everywhere, but rules governing them remain invisible

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Letters to the Editor

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Focus on domestic violence causes, complexities to prevent it

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Housing and Development

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Plan Commission approves more than 300 residential units for West Side

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Tim O'Malley, actor who danced, joked and sang about addiction on stage in 'Godshow,' dies at 68

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Common, Beach Bunny, Babyface to headline Taste of Chicago's return to prime summertime spot

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Why thousands of real estate listings have vanished

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This CHA resident waited years for safe housing. There are hundreds more like her.

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Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants

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Convicted former Ald. Edward Burke's campaign money isn't radioactive to everyone

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From O'Hare to the hospital, here's how Chicago is preparing for Ebola

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Amid power struggle with Brandon Johnson, CHA's Matthew Brewer weighs running for mayor

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For Chicago's immigrant workforce, new rules, backlogs make getting, keeping a work permit harder

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Contest begins to name two eaglets born in Chicago

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Federal civil rights commissioner hears testimony that Chicago was 'under siege' during immigration blitz

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13-year-old boy found shot in South Shore

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Police release picture of alleged East Side shooter sought in homicide

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Fundraiser launched for high school basketball captain killed in West Side double murder with Uber driver

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Cook County judge rejects push to appoint special prosecutor to probe Chicago area deportation blitz

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Arts and Culture

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Summer festival season is here. Get ready for your security screening.

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Courtney Kueppers | WBEZ

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Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park with Fuerza Regida and food galore

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Chicago festival Warm Love Cool Dreams returns with Courtney Barnett, Toro y Moi and Tortoise

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Morgan Ciocca | Vocalo

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Forever Mine Music Festival will debut in Chicago in May with Keyshia Cole, Kaytranada, Kelly Rowland, Monica

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Rapper Heavy Crownz rises above the trenches, plants seeds for Englewood's future

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Things To Do

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Virtual reality Titanic experience hits obstacle to delay opening

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18 things to do in Chicago May 21-27

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Theater and Stages

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Green Day's 'American Idiot' musical announced as part of Goodman Theatre's 2026-27 season

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Chicago Sports Network takes to the air to beat Marquee in Cubs-White Sox series viewership

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Bears focused on what they've got after failing to add help at D-end

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Colson Montgomery standing tall at shortstop for White Sox

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Pete Crow-Armstrong error epitomizes night of lowlights for Cubs

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Sky explore options for filling hole created by Rickea Jackson's injury

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Bears rival Aaron Rodgers says he will retire after the 2026 NFL season

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Bears to update NFL on stadium sites — and Chicago isn't one of them

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Gov. Pritzker says Mayor Johnson has 'no plan' to keep the Bears in Chicago

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Aaron Rodgers returning for another year with Steelers

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With a massive contract extension on the line, what are Bears QB Caleb Williams' 5 biggest games this season?

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The Bulls' Bryson Graham makes first two front office hires official

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Bulls headline the list of winners and losers coming out of the combine

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Bulls' Josh Giddey hoping clean-up surgery on ankle allows him time to clean up game

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Horoscope for Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Dear Abby: Wife's sudden change in habits leaves husband in bed alone

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Horoscope for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Severe weather causing delays at airports as thunderstorms move through Chicago area

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Few Chicago residents buy flood insurance, but should they?

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Parks and Nature

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Beachgoers have mixed feelings about Chicago Park District's new automated parking gates

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Thousands of Zillow listings in Chicago have vanished. Here's why

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Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move

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More Latinos are homeless in Illinois, spurred by Texas busing migrants to Chicago, report finds

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City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers

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Food and Drink

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2026 farmers market guide for Chicago's suburbs

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High School Football

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Mount Carmel receiver Quentin Burrell commits to Michigan

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High School Basketball

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Some observations ahead of the first live period of the spring for prep basketball

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City/Suburban Hoops Report: Grant Mordini heads to Kansas, locals eye USA hoops, East Peoria star transfers

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Illinois, Brad Underwood agree to new contract terms

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RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern

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Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss' racial history made it difficult to recruit Black football players

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Bulls defy the lottery odds and move up to No. 4 as the rebuild begins

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Bulls new man in charge Bryson Graham on the clock in Sunday's lottery

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Bulls introduce new man in charge as Bryson Graham hits all the notes

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Blackhawks need to be aggressive with trade offers if any stars hit market this summer

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Analyzing Blackhawks' draft options: Could Ivar Stenberg fall to No. 4 pick?

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Blackhawks to sign acclaimed Russian forward prospect Roman Kantserov to NHL contract

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Nation and World

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U.S. agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

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Illinois resident suspected of having hantavirus tests negative for illness

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Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers

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Trump administration gives Illinois nearly $300 million to replace toxic lead pipes

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Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with harmful microplastics

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Consumer advocates turn up heat against $220M Nicor rate hate

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Construction worker dies in fall from roof in Palatine

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DuPage County correctional officer accused of sharing child sexual abuse material

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A dozen farmers markets in Chicago and the suburbs worth a visit

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Lockdown lifted at West Chicago Community High School after threat deemed unfounded

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Race is on for Chicago's first fully elected school board

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Northwestern names head of Purdue as next president

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ICE officer's assault case will test limits of immunity

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Today's Republicans rely on craven tactics — not ideas — for votes

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Chicago's Memorial Day Massacre strikes a nerve nearly 90 years later

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Pritzker's BUILD plan prioritizes development over affordability

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Stop burdening working families; tax wealth and corporate profits fairly

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Letters to the Editor

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Housing support for people leaving prison benefits everyone

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Unionizing would give needed protections to rideshare drivers

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Cheers to the Chicago Lighthouse for 120 years of social service

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Man found shot in Austin

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Chicago man sentenced to 18 years for role in 2021 Oakbrook Center mall shootout

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City Council votes to ban cops tied to far-right groups

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What does the Chicago Federal Reserve do for you?

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Ask The Mayor, May 2026: Parking meters, $732 million CPS deficit, city budget woes and more

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Tips on managing your money in turbulent economic times

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'Driving the Vote for Equality' campaign drives home urgency for ERA recognition

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What racial progress looks like six years on from George Floyd

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