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No relief from the heat as September kicks off. Is this normal?

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Letters to the Editor

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Chicago Public Media special correspondent

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Northwestern must elevate — not retreat from — African studies program

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Things To Do

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22 things to do in Chicago Sept. 3-9

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Housing and Development

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Boy, 15, shot in West Garfield Park

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Waukegan man sentenced to 19 years for River North, Loop armed robberies

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Museums and Zoos

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Tony Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated

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Halas Intrigue podcast: Is Kyler Gordon done?

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GM Ryan Poles: I don't know if Kyler Gordon will play for Bears again

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Horoscope for Wednesday, September 02, 2026

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Dear Abby: Oldest sibling needs help with widowed mom

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Horoscope for Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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Chicago offering $10,000 grants to help support food access on South and West sides

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Car insurer with history of consumer complaints to pay Illinois over $200,000

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Market eyes August jobs report after unexpected employment stall in July

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High School Football

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Super 25 Football Rankings

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Michael O'Brien's Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 3

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High school football schedule for Week 3 of the 2026 season

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Chicago State falls to Roosevelt in first football game in school history

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Bulls coach Tiago Splitter not looking for part in arrested development

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Murals and Mosaics

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Stacey King tribute mural in Logan Square was passion project for artist Darius Dennis

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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar hopes to convert more opportunities this season with new teeth, new teammate

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Alex Vlasic eager to speak playoffs into existence for Blackhawks: 'It's a matter of time'

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Blackhawks prospect rankings: Vaclav Nestrasil climbs to top spot after many graduations

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Security guard fatally shot at Gary train station by 9 law enforcement officers

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Loop company's bid to buy Arizona bank would spike predatory lending, consumer advocacy groups argue

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Heather Mack's ex-boyfriend will stay in jail while awaiting trial in Bali murder plot

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Suburban Cook County reports first 4 West Nile virus cases of 2026

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Meta to pay Illinois up to $768M to settle social media addiction lawsuit

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Trump to serve as chairman at west suburban golf tournament in September

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What to know about Flock's controversial license plate readers

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Chicago School Board

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CPS wins back millions in federal funding after Trump administration settles lawsuit

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CPS policy seeks to make it easier for students experiencing homelessness to enroll in school and get support

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U.S. House committee reviewing whether CPS policies that support transgender students violate federal law

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Young police officers, as I once was, don't have all the answers

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Chicago should consider outcomes-based training for ex-offenders

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Show support for caregivers looking after veterans

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Gary's power debacle is an ominous sign for Bears' Indiana stadium

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CTA lacked 'meaningful security' when man was fatally stabbed on Blue Line train in January, lawsuit says

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Standoff ends with arrests at Kenwood home

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Congress is back. What do you want your reps to focus on?

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A year after Midway Blitz, community members reflect on efforts to protect each other from ICE aggression

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