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Lil Durk wants murder-for-hire case tossed after death threats to judge, prosecutor go unreported

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Obama Presidential Center takes shape after 10 years of delays and construction

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Judge plans March trial over feds' use of force in Chicago deportation push

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Mayor Johnson offers concessions to salvage his budget, but City Council support still in doubt

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Full SNAP benefits going out starting Friday as shutdown ends, Illinois officials say

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Alden Loury | WBEZ

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Many anti-immigrant Americans had ancestors in same situation as newcomers

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Day care teacher freed after judge rules her immigration arrest 'unlawful'

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Protest hours at Broadview ICE facility too restrictive, lawyer suing village says

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Judge says he'll order release of hundreds of people arrested under feds' deportation blitz

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Judge rules detention of woman taken from North Center day care 'unlawful'

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What to know about immigration enforcement in Chicago: Explainers and resources

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Share your photo of ICE in Chicago

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Theater and Stages

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Government reopens with Obamacare spike, hemp ban

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Nora Daley is not just an ex-mayor's daughter. She's shaping Chicago's cultural future.

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The arts five years after George Floyd

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How Merit School of Music built a culture of inclusion for Chicago music students

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Mike Davis | WBEZ

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Chuy Garcia blasted on House floor by fellow Democrat for leaving seat to chief of staff

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Metra, Pace approve budgets with no fare hikes

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Housing and Development

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Developer takes a new stroke at Calumet Country Club development, saying golf is finished there

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Man critically injured in South Shore shooting dies

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Police seek help finding missing Mundelein man whose disappearance may involve foul play

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Man in custody after SWAT standoff in Austin

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Man charged in death of 2-month-old boy in Roseland

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Things to Do in Chicago Nov. 13-19: The Mix

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Food and Drink

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Alinea loses third Michelin star, leaving one Chicago restaurant in coveted category

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Review: Writers Theatre's delightful production of 'As You Like It' brims with joy and warmth

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Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day or order carryout in Chicago

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Whether it's 'Year 3 Jets' or 'Savage Mode,' Vikings WR Justin Jefferson looks for monster game vs. Bears

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Bears called about Browns star DE Myles Garrett leading up to trade deadline: report

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NFL wants union report cards scrapped, but Bears LB says they 'push for better for everyone'

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The Bulls' Dalen Terry taking big picture approach to shrinking minutes

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Bears' top 2 wide receivers Rome Odunze, DJ Moore practice Thursday, trending toward playing vs. Vikings

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The Bears vowed to protect Caleb Williams — and he's learned to protect himself, too

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Bears predictions: Week 11 at Vikings

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ESPN broadcaster, Hall of Fame QB Troy Aikman stands by criticism of Bears QB Caleb Williams

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New hitting coach Derek Shomon's energetic, no-nonsense approach will be key for young White Sox lineup

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High School Football

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Will Lincoln Williams and EJ Hazelett lead Kankakee to state for the first time in 133 seasons?

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Signing day: Mason Lockett is ready to be a hometown hero for DePaul and Oswego East

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Signing day: Local boys basketball recruits

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Horoscope for Thursday, November 13, 2025

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Dear Abby: Gift-giving season means a refresher in giving 'thanks'

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Horoscope for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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Try to see the Northern Lights over the Chicago area Wednesday night

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Chicago couple in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa provides clean water in storm aftermath

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O'Hare leading nation in cancellations, delays after lighter-than-expected snowfall

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Hemp product ban, tacked onto law to reopen government, will hurt Illinois businesses

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Chicago Loves Local campaign aims to prop up neighborhood businesses

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Dozens of apartments pitched to replace vacant lots in Bronzeville

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Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

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Lighten up your weeknight menu with black bean meatballs with marinara sauce

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Some Illinois residents receive partial SNAP benefits due to them this month

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High School Basketball

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East Suburban Catholic prepares for final basketball season before merging with Catholic League

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Loaded Marist eyes the school's first run to state on the first day of basketball practice

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High School Football

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Four Downs: Johnny O'Brien's tantalizing future, Maine South's comeback and Lincoln-Way East vs. Mount Carmel

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No. 1 UConn women grab 25 steals in 85-31 win over Loyola

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No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo gets NCAA-record 16 steals in Irish's 85-58 win over Akron

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Big Ten says USC should've gotten unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty for jersey-number tactic vs. Northwestern

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Bulls humiliated in Detroit by undermanned Pistons

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Bulls rookie Noa Essengue dealing with growing pains of being a project

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Micheal Ray Richardson, NBA All-Star guard banned for violating league's drug policy, dies at 70

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Ryan Donato focusing on Blackhawks' present despite his secured place in Blackhawks' future

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Undermanned, sluggish Blackhawks scrape out point in overtime loss to Devils

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Blackhawks' Tyler Bertuzzi trying to maintain consistent production under Jeff Blashill

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1st and 10: Bears and Caleb Williams are holding everything together — so far

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Retirement doesn't mean veterans stop helping their comrades or their country

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Illinois steps up where feds fall down in making college affordable

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Chicago loses with illegal 'sweepstakes' machines

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Cook County inspector general's office needs funding, true independence

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Letters to the Editor

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Don't sugarcoat feds' actions as 'immigration enforcement' or 'crackdown'

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Children facing ICE threats need indoor sanctuaries

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Give the full picture of children killed in gun violence

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Northern Lights spotted from Montrose Beach

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Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized

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U.S. Mint presses last pennies

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At Veterans Day rally, vets blast Trump on immigration, potential cuts to VA services

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Recalled infant formula tied to two botulism cases in Illinois babies

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Cook County property tax bills due Dec. 15 after delay of several months

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Minister whom feds hit with pepperballs at Broadview protest praises court restrictions on use of force

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What to know about expiring Obamacare tax credits at heart of government shutdown

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Teacher, soccer coach faces sexual assault charges involving student at Aurora school

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Suburban megachurch sued over alleged sexual abuse by youth leader; pastor accused of cover-up

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CPS watchdog finds employee travel spending doubled after COVID — on trips to Las Vegas, Finland and Estonia

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School leader from New York City is finalist for CPS top job after Denver chief says he'll stay there

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Chicago School Board

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CPS school board signs NDAs, faces criticism about transparency in CEO search

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Healthcare providers bracing for a spike in uninsured Illinois residents

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The struggle and strength of motherhood and art making

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The 'liberal' label: How'd it become a political insult?

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Beyond the settlement: Helping Chicago's many survivors of police torture

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Drastic cuts to domestic violence aid loom despite a lack of new city, federal funding

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