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Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chief

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Museums and Zoos

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Two heavyweights from different eras combine in the Field's newest exhibition: Pokémon Fossil Museum

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Independent candidates ready to fight for Rep. 'Chuy' García's seat

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Architecture and Design

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What should we do with the sunken Raber? Landmark home faces uncertain future

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America's shameful retreat from racial reckoning, 6 years after George Floyd's murder

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Honoring Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez and Latino valor on Memorial Day

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Lynx win rematch as Natasha Howard torches Sky in first half

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Sorry, Sky fans: Olivia Miles is thriving on the Lynx

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Bulls offseason position analysis: Josh Giddey needs to stay guarded

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Dear Abby: Delightful friend's 'wonderful' pup is no longer welcome

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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William Dodd Brown

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Director of communications, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights.

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Natalie Y. Moore

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How we photographed one of two million Americans living with limb loss

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Housing and Development

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City program to rehab more than 30 properties on the South and West sides is back

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Veteran firefighter Steven M. Decker remembered as mentor, father figure during funeral

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Chicago beaches open for summer amid high waves, dangerous currents

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After Chicago cop was shot, frantic search for car keys delayed care, newly obtained video shows

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Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

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Casey Toner | Illinois Answers Project

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

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'Die-80': Life and death near southwest suburbs' booming warehouse hub

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

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Chicago-area homes back on Zillow after partial court victory

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Springfield's year-long push to clamp down on insurance rates nears end

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Here's who's running for Chicago's first-ever elected school board president

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Indiana deputy shot at hospital by Chicago man, officials say

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Chicago U.S. attorney says he's reviewing other cases that might have been tainted like the 'Broadview Six'

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Man, 74, fatally shot in Auburn Gresham

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Man charged with shooting at cops, woman in South Chicago

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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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Murals and Mosaics

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West Ridge mural that celebrates Holi led to an unexpected connection

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Food and Drink

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Tears in Chicago's beer as bars serve final rounds of Schlitz to nostalgic drinkers

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Movies and TV

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With final season of 'The Chi,' Lena Waithe and cast bid 'hard goodbye' to 8 years of South Side stories

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Starry 'Late Show' finale sends Stephen Colbert through a wormhole

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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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White Sox' nine-run inning outweighs rare shaky start from Davis Martin in win over Giants

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High School Sports

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St. Patrick football star David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame

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Northwestern women's lacrosse team beats Johns Hopkins to return to NCAA title game

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Rookie reliever Tyler Davis earning trust in White Sox' bullpen

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Bulls coaching vacancy living up to the promise of casting a wide net

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Casinos and Gambling

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The key to my lucrative betting? How about cyclist Tadej Pogacar

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Bears coaches have a simple message to QB Caleb Williams this offseason: 'Do less'

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

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

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Bulls championship banner, Michael Jordan rookie jersey are up for auction

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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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Horoscope for Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Dear Abby: Stepmom feels left out of family updates by taciturn husband

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Horoscope for Friday, May 22, 2026

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American robins' numbers are on the decline. Here's why and what that might mean.

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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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Plan Commission approves more than 300 residential units for West Side

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

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

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

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City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers

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2026 farmers market guide for Chicago's suburbs

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High School Baseball

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Taft beats Young to win Public League baseball title at Wrigley

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High School Football

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Mount Carmel receiver Quentin Burrell commits to Michigan

7 days ago

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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S.L. Price goes deep into lacrosse, Northwestern with book 'The American Game'

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

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

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Nation and World

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

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

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

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Chicago Tribune reaches deal to buy suburban Daily Herald

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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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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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Celebrating Cleveland's World Series loss to the Cubs? That's a mistake by the lake

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Numbers don't lie: Trump's corrupt streak tanking United States

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

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Drones are everywhere, but rules governing them remain invisible

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Pritzker's BUILD plan prioritizes development over affordability

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Letters to the Editor

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Comedy clubs offer safe spaces for thoughtful inquiry on Iran war, current affairs

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Recycling standards bill won't be a waste

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Focus on domestic violence causes, complexities to prevent it

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13-year-old boy shot in his head, critically wounded in South Shore

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Thieves haul ATM from gas station in Bronzeville smash-and-grab

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2 men critically wounded in Chatham shooting

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Meet Chicago's new deputy mayor for community safety

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WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, May 22, 2026: Charges dropped against 'Broadview Six' activists, tipped minimum wage increase delayed and more

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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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