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New Hyde Park mural honors late Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt

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Trump denies Illinois disaster relief request for summer storms

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To protect immigrant students, a Chicago-area college told Flock to remove its cameras. The company refused.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Rainbow PUSH celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson's birthday with youth conference

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Students, faculty and neighbors press DePaul University to reopen its art museum

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Chicago's older adults deserve answers, action about home repair funds

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Death penalty should be killed nationwide

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Monday, October 12, 2026

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