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Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Housing and Development

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Francis W. Parker School's expansion gets first city approval, despite ire from neighbors

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Zoning Committee OK renter protections proposed by Mayor Johnson's Council foes

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40-year sentence for woman who pushed her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan

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Man, 29, shot in car in Morgan Park

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2 women shot in Chatham alley

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Mark 'DJ Ice Box' Josephson, an early champion of Chicago rap, has died at 58

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In 'Liliom,' making its Chicago premiere at the Joffrey, the soundtrack is as ambitious as the steps

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Theater and Stages

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A trapeze artist views her life — and death — from an unexpected vantage point: the ground

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Movies and TV

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Oprah Winfrey returns with an 'immersive' live show at the Sphere in Las Vegas

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Nazareth's defense dominates Providence, which loses its first game after firing Tyler Plantz

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Sox pitcher Mike Vasil throws for first time since Tommy John surgery

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Cubs 3B Alex Bregman's team-bonding trip to Churchill Downs is a rousing success

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Bears' offense left much to be unpacked in 59-point explosion, starting with TE Colston Loveland

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Every fear about Bears' defense materialized in season opener, leaving DC Dennis Allen to problem-solve

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Halas Intrigue podcast: Encore?

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Bulls announce plans on how they will honor Stacey King this season

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Dear Abby: Daughter-in-law appears to have eyes on my husband's money

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Morning storms blamed for nearly 1,000 delays at Chicago airports

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Pritzker extends disaster proclamation to aid recovery from August storms

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West Suburban, Weiss to be sold to Insight Health Systems

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Evanston's Harley Clarke Mansion could soon become community hub

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Tofu replaces meat in vegetarian satay skewers packed with plenty of flavor and texture

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Food and Drink

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Break the 'what's for dinner' rut without breaking the bank by shopping at international food markets

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A Chicago couple was poised to open a new Lincoln Avenue bistro. Then the city shut down their street

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High School Basketball

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Gaby Domercant looking forward to next adventure at DePaul Prep

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High School Football Scores

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Northwestern football coach David Braun gets contract extension through 2031 season

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Redoing the rankings for the Class of 2022: Braden Huff is still No. 1

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Chicago sports' bright future on display as Bears, Bulls, Cubs stars have 'started something pretty cool'

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Blackhawks open training camp with full NHL lineup already built out

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Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

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Arts and Culture

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'Widow's Bay' breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series

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Emmy highlights: Mariska Hargitay sings, Taylor Swift acts in a skit and Jean Smart wins

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Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here's how it works.

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More people than ever are trying to get into college classes in Illinois prisons. It hasn't gotten easier.

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Illinois alerts more than 700,000 people they will or could lose public health insurance

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Six Des Plaines cops, including officer who fatally shot 21-year-old man, placed on administrative leave

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Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of the Diocese of Joliet

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Architecture and Design

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Chase bank shouldn't demolish its modernist Evanston branch

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Should Chicago close more schools? Candidates for school board president diverge on key issue

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5 public universities in Illinois use Flock surveillance cameras on campus, records show

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A law requires Illinois schools to teach Asian American history. Is it happening?

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Trump is on the wrong side of AI issue

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CATCH 22: Week 1 fireworks wow former Bears adviser Bill Polian

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Google links with artist Sanford Biggers to create a major outdoor sculpture for Loop headquarters

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Chicago can fly high, lead the way in protecting migratory birds

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Sept. 11-spawned surveillance is ravaging the country

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Letters to the Editor

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Destroying Head Start limits our country's future

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Review sentencing of violence survivors who defended themselves

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Glen Ellyn man charged with February murder of woman in West Ridge

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CPD timekeeper plied minor with drugs, alcohol during violent sexual abuse, prosecutors say

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Man's body found in police vehicle at Far South Side station

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Friday, September 18, 2026

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Ahead of World Alzheimer's Day, we check in with local caregivers

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To O'Hare Fly(er) or not to fly

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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