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25 things to do in Chicago May 28-June 3

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City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers

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Family devastated after Tilden High honor roll student fatally shot while walking to school

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Obama Center releases grand opening weekend events schedule

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Nearly 70 Tony Fitzpatrick works to be auctioned in sale of late artist's 'inherently Chicago' originals

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Under fire over tainted 'Broadview 6' case, Chicago's top federal prosecutor outlines 'sweeping' reforms

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Mayor Johnson still opposed to stricter curfew and parent responsibility laws after holiday weekend mayhem

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Sen. Durbin delivers farewell address at state Capitol, warns legislators about threats to election integrity

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Pope Leo XIV

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Mayor Johnson will enlist Pope Leo's support in fight for reparations

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A petting zoo, helicopter and wrestling match: Chicago Park District hosts first disabilities celebration

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Stars' Mallory Swanson returns to USWNT

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Dear Abby: Disgraced brother-in-law is back in the picture

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Chicago's giardiniera headed to Pope Leo with Mayor Johnson

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On Vatican trip, Mayor Johnson will laud Pope Leo for his pushback against Trump's 'godforsaken' policies

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Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Pope Leo XIV later this month in Rome

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Pope Leo XIV's first year: How the Chicago native has stepped into the role

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Dolton community highlights positive change at one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election

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Chicago Archdiocese marks 1 year since Pope Leo XIV's election

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Samuel Magad, an 'impeccable' violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 48 years, dies

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

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

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

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Metra adding trains to Rock Island line as part of new transit law requirement

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51 candidates are running for Chicago's first fully elected school board

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Mayor Johnson's papal plans

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Arts and Culture

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Calling all 'freaks, misfits and weirdos': Owner of The Alley is looking for a successor

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Chicago comedians could get help buying health insurance from new fundraising alliance

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Loretto exec's fraud case now in jeopardy as 'Broadview 6' prosecutor faces scrutiny over alleged misconduct

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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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Red, Purple and Brown line trains running again after fire on tracks at Belmont station

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Mayor Johnson's strategy to combat hate crimes angers Jewish leaders

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Mather senior heading home to Chicago after being released from immigration detention

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Reopen West Suburban Medical Center, faith leaders and healthcare workers urge

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West Suburban Medical Center's closing triggered a legal battle between its owners

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Man fatally stabbed in Greater Grand Crossing over Memorial Day weekend

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Indiana state trooper discharged from hospital after shoot-out leaves suspect dead

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2 dead, 38 wounded in Memorial Day weekend shootings in Chicago

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Mom's boyfriend charged in death of 2-year-old boy who shot himself in Pullman

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Roasted asparagus with preserved lemon labneh embraces the simplicity of the stalk

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Theater and Stages

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Review: 'Spamalot' cast delivers familiar — and still funny — material with aplomb

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Chicago's Lyric Opera receives $20 million gift from Illinois-based Negaunee Foundation

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Make Thai Dang's Pandan Crinkle Cookies

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Food and Drink

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'The new ube?': The pandan trend hits Chicago's bakeries, bars and restaurants

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Sky sign Saylor Poffenbarger to hardship contract amid wave of injuries

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High School Basketball

4 years ago

Final rankings for the boys high school basketball Class of 2026

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Murakami hits game-tying homer in 8th inning, but White Sox fall to Twins fall in extras

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White Sox call up pitcher David Sandlin, who will make his major-league debut Wednesday

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Cubs' skid reaches 10 as Pirates score early and often

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Benefits of Bears' megaproject bill 'murky' at best for Illinois taxpayers: Cook County treasurer analysis

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

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Bears bill to keep team in Illinois faces major obstacles, including Mayor Johnson pulling support

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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 offseason position analysis: Josh Giddey needs to stay guarded

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

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

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Horoscope for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Dear Abby: Woman's successful career seems to irritate partner

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Horoscope for Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Air quality alert issued in Chicago area until Wednesday night

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Chicago beaches open for summer amid high waves, dangerous currents

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

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Pope Leo calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

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Diesel fuel prices squeezing truckers, farmers and companies but shoppers will also pay the price

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Chicago-area homes back on Zillow after partial court victory

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

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

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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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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

1 month ago

Mount Carmel receiver Quentin Burrell commits to Michigan

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Northwestern tops UNC to win its ninth women's lacrosse title

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

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

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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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NHL draft prospect Cole Tuminaro hoping to take next step in underdog journey

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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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Dozens march in anti-war protest on Memorial Day in the Loop

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Nation and World

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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

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Housing and Development

1 year ago

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

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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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Attorney accusing ICE agent of suburban Chicago attack now pushing for felony charges

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Chicago Tribune reaches deal to buy suburban Daily Herald

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

6 days ago

The job market is brutal. Here's how recent Chicago college grads are navigating it

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

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

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Cubs analyst Jim Deshaies on the 'W' he had to have (take that, Nolan Ryan) 40 years ago this week

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Hanging up my cleats as a sports dad

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Cubs can't stop losing — but other than that, everything's fine

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Why a Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger would be a win for Illinois

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Honoring Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez and Latino valor on Memorial Day

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

8 days ago

Letters to the Editor

7 years ago

Redefining 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

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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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How does a Second City show get made? With lots of news reading and a comedy traffic cop

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Grand jurors in tainted 'Broadview 6' case had contact with Chicago's top federal prosecutor, defense says

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17-year-old boy killed, 2 critically wounded in Back of the Yards shooting

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As Illinois lawmakers consider housing bills, 'Say More' asks: What makes a 'good home'?

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New WBEZ radio show 'The Vocalo Hotline' will spotlight Chicago music and culture

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Stone Soup Chicago' and the power of shared meals

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Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Pope Leo XIV Thursday in Rome

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Chicago festival season is upon us. Are you pro- or anti- fest?

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