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Mayor Johnson fires deputy mayor of community safety amid allegations of toxic work environment

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Brandon Johnson's budget director got illegal property tax breaks for five years

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CPS revokes Aspira's ability to operate charter schools in Chicago in rare move

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Chicago Park District pays more than $2 million to 'sexually exploited' lifeguard

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Dan Mihalopoulos | WBEZ

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Johnson's budget director got illegal tax breaks

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Letters to the Editor

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Women's NCAA brackets in Sun-Times deserve same presentation as men's

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Letters to the Editor

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Ten years later, Cubs would love to duplicate championship success

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Dear Abby: Parents continue to ignore older son's request

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Chicago Public Media special correspondent

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My reproductive health rights vanished while in prison

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Chicago set for three days of 60+ degree temps

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Housing and Development

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Chicago Plan Commission gives first approvals to 340-unit apartment tower in Lincoln Park

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Home for Good event promotes second chances for ex-prisoners

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State Rep. Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller

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Woman hospitalized after Roseland stabbing

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Chicago police officers shoot at charging dog

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Loyola University student, 18, shot to death in predawn attack at Rogers Park beach

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On average, an L rider gets shoved onto the tracks from CTA platforms every month

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Chicago cybersecurity firm employee brokered $75M in ransom after orchestrating hacks, feds say

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Chicago police, other agencies take in millions by seizing cars, cash even without an arrest or conviction

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Suburban couple wants Will County prosecutors investigated for seizing their Ford Broncos, retirement savings

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Theater and Stages

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Hurray For The Riff Raff on a new album, life in Chicago and the charm of songwriting in winter

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Things To Do

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21 things to do in Chicago March 19-25

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Bring the taste of a faraway destination to your kitchen with lamb stew with figs and chickpeas

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David Mirkovic leads No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn

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Bulls proving rebuilds aren't supposed to look pretty or be pain-free

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Blackhawks finally beat Wild by finally holding 2-0 lead

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White Sox' Sam Antonacci returns to spring training, says WBC experience was 'definitely worth it'

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Still a lot of 'What could have been' with former Bull Lonzo Ball

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

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

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Bears QB Caleb Williams moves to trademark 'Iceman' moniker

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LB Jack Sanborn rejoins Bears after year with Cowboys

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Bears sign DT James Lynch to 1-year deal

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Northwestern OT Caleb Tiernan is a college rarity — and a future pro

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Bears transaction tracker: Who's coming, going this offseason

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As lottery standings tighten, Bulls offer little resistance to Toronto

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan defends the midrange banter thrown his way

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Bulls' Rob Dillingham feeling, playing 'renewed' with new team

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Horoscope for Friday, March 20, 2026

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Dear Abby: Teens' clothes-swapping eventually goes as predicted

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Horoscope for Thursday, March 19, 2026

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Nearly 600 flights canceled at O'Hare as wintry conditions create hazardous commute

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50+ mph winds, 'strong spring storm' hitting Chicago, snow coming Monday

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More storms expected Sunday in Chicago, followed by snow

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Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished

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Chicago Housing Authority appoints Keith Pettigrew as new CEO

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After fires, officials prepare to remove another homeless encampment on Chicago's Northwest Side

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City Council freezes pay for tipped workers at 76% of minimum wage to help struggling restaurants

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Freezing subminimum wage for tipped workers 'irresponsible,' Mayor Johnson says

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Food and Drink

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As Chicago's craft beer industry stalls, Black-owned breweries get creative

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High School Sports

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Northwestern lands a Hilltopper twosome

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High School Basketball

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Five ways Marist turned into a postseason juggernaut

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Akron coach John Groce has crushed it since Illinois fired him in 2017. Will this be his Cinderella moment?

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How far will Illinois go in the NCAA Tournament? Here's how you voted

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Bulls beat Grizzlies, shedding more light on front-office malpractice

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Bulls keep hinting that guard Jaden Ivey is a keeper

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Bulls come off West Coast trip California dreaming as season nears end

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Blackhawks' current usage of Nick Lardis isn't working and doesn't make sense

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Blackhawks surpass 2025 point total after another overtime loss to Wild

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Nick Foligno anticipating Blackhawks' future while focusing on Wild's present

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Judge blocks federal cuts to vaccine recommendations

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3 Illinois universities join San Francisco hub linking their startups, Bay Area investors

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Darren Bailey wins Illinois Republican primary, setting up rematch against Gov. JB Pritzker

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Federal judge extends order blocking Trump cuts to Illinois public health funding

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Should more Illinoisans have a college degree or workforce credential? A new state group is figuring that out

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Body of missing college student from Elmhurst found in Barcelona

18 hours ago

Mayor threatens to shut down Elk Grove motel where woman was stabbed to death

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College student from Elmhurst disappears during spring break trip to Spain

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Council Black Caucus chair wants to rename city college to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Mayor Johnson signals support for letting CPS students take a day off to push for school funding

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CPS investigating Taft High School employee's 'inappropriate' interactions with students

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FCC attempt to alter broadcast news is unconstitutional

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As spring nears, let's renew our enthusiasm for environmentalism

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White Sox fans, think you've had it bad? Try rooting for rotten Tottenham Hotspur.

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A model to fix Illinois' broken primary system

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Mayor Johnson stripped neighborhoods of improvements by raiding TIFs

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Removing credit card swipe fees on taxes, tips will save you money

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Casey Means is poor choice for surgeon general

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Local school council elections are upon us — Wednesday — a day after the Illinois primary

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Get vaccinated to protect yourself from this unforgiving respiratory season

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'Broadview Six' ICE protesters can see White House communications about their case — if they exist

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Man shot in Avalon Park

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Allegations of abuse by César Chavez sadden, shock Chicago's Latino community

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The cost of ICE, and the cost of travel

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Parables abound in graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler's dystopian masterpiece

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The life and legacy of Vernita Gray, a Chicago liberation activist

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Who turned out for the Illinois primary?

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Who won what? Behind the results of Illinois' 2026 primary election

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