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Need more 'Heated Rivalry'? Read these sexy sports romances by local authors to quench your thirst

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Architecture and Design

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Model shop that provided the first draft of many great Chicago buildings closes

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Housing and Development

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As Chicago's office construction pipeline remains dry, $350 million office building opens in Fulton Market

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The city's icebreaker boat, the James J. Versluis, has been shattering the lake since 1957

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Mayor Johnson vetoes hemp ban, as measure's sponsor, Ald. Quinn, throws in the towel

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A Chicago grad student is nearly done running every block of the city. What comes next?

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How we photographed the parents whose child said he had to participate in a slavery reenactment at school

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High School Basketball

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Kenwood captures first city championship in dominant win over Butler

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How did the Bulls do at the trade deadline? Hint: It wasn't good

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One columnist's look at what the future holds

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Dear Abby: Friend's living situation goes from bad to worse

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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What to know about the open U.S. Senate seat to replace Dick Durbin

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What to know about the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary race

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What to know about Illinois' 7th Congressional District Democratic primary

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What to know about Illinois' 8th Congressional District Democratic primary

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A&W Contractors navigates changes in federal diversity guidelines

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DePaul and Loyola accused of pushing low-income families toward hefty loans while favoring wealthier students

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Neighborhood, Loop protests are part of nationwide 'spring surge to melt ICE'

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Chicago School Board

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Is CPS superintendent search 'on track' or 'stalled'? Depends who you ask on school board

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Shop local campaign boosts Brighton Park after immigration raids hurt local businesses

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Iraq, like Chicago, has more to offer than ominous headlines

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Matters of the heart — Loving case — are part of Black History Month too

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Letters to the Editor

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CTA has long road ahead to regain riders' trust

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Illinois after-school programs, parent services in limbo as lawsuits challenge Trump administration cuts

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Mistakes stall back pay for hundreds of Chicago firefighters and paramedics

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Should Chicago install roundabouts or more traffic circles? What you told us

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Longtime incumbent Preckwinkle faces challenge from Ald. Reilly in Cook County Board president primary

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Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that's basis for U.S. climate change policy

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Woman dies after being found with no clothes in back of stolen car on North Side, police say

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Man beaten, robbed at gunpoint in West Loop

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Man stabbed on CTA Green Line train near 47th Street

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CPD squad car collides with CTA bus in Ukrainian Village; 2 officers among 3 hospitalized

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No recess, lockdowns, less learning: How immigration agents disrupted CPS schools this fall

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Sarah Karp | WBEZ

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CPS mother outraged by history lesson her child says included reenactment of slavery

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Chicago Housing Authority backs off ban on contracts with commissioner's daughter

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Dan Mihalopoulos | WBEZ

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Accused fake cop beats third impersonation case after defending himself in Cook County trial

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Review: JADE revels in the peaks and pitfalls of pop stardom at triumphant Chicago tour stop

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Murals and Mosaics

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Hundreds of murals grace Oak Park's Green Line embankment — and more arrive yearly

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Theater and Stages

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Review: You can't look away from the thrilling, musical version of 'The Outsiders,' grease, grit and all

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Review: Goodman production of 'Holiday' is a respectful adaptation of 1928 original that also feels fresh

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Food and Drink

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Where to buy pączki 2026: 20 spots in Chicago, mapped

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What Pete Crow-Armstrong can learn from Cubs and Team USA teammate Alex Bregman

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'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice in a disastrous Olympic free skate

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White Sox betting on bolstered bullpen to prevent more close-game heartache

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High School Basketball Scores

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Friday's high school basketball scores

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Cubs finalizing two-year deal with reliever Shelby Miller after he had offseason elbow surgery

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Casinos and Gambling

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Ioriattis, all River Grove natives, fill up on laughs during Las Vegas trip

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Bills hire former Bears head coach John Fox

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NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Whom do the Bears draft at No. 25?

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Bears' Caleb Williams to participate in celebrity 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend

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Portage makes public pitch for Bears stadium

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Chris Paul announces retirement after 21-season NBA career

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Mr. Friday Night? Bulls forward Matas Buzelis looking to shed that title

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Bulls get first look at their former big man Nikola Vucevic in Celtic green

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Horoscope for Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Dear Abby: Angry wife continues to wait for husband's apology

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Horoscope for Friday, February 13, 2026

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Man, 62, is the 10th cold-related death this winter in Cook County

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Man, 62, is the 10th cold-related death this winter in Cook County

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Where's your favorite place to take a winter walk in the Chicago area? Here's what you told us

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Grocery prices in Chicago have climbed double digits in the last year despite Trump's vow to lower them

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South suburbs to receive Amazon drone deliveries this summer

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At Polish Pączki Cafe, tradition is the secret ingredient

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Macaroons are a sweet, refreshing and gluten-free Valentine's Day treat

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Skillet pasta with sausage and broccolini redeems winter tomatoes

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Saturday's high school basketball scores

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High School Sports

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Mount Carmel's Liam Kelly wins in sectionals, moves a step closer to state after beating the IHSA in court

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Hillcrest beats Lemont, says it is 'state or bust' as the IHSA releases the state tournament brackets

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Entering college basketball's stretch run, here are 10 things to get you all caught up

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Illinois hires former Montana coach Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator

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Chicago native Reggie Strong battles back from a serious injury to become a star at Moraine Valley

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Bulls guards Tre Jones, Josh Giddey continue moving toward return

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Bulls' late-game defense is a woeful circus — 'Dancing Bear' and all

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Bulls drop fifth in a row as negativity still hovers over franchise

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Breaking down most encouraging, discouraging trends of Blackhawks' season

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Blackhawks might not receive Panthers' first-round pick because of previously unknown condition

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Blackhawks will enjoy much-needed physical, mental rest during Olympic break

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump cuts to HIV, lead poisoning prevention funds

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Vatican again approves Illinois-born Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatification

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Underdog U.S. Senate candidates call for new voices in Washington at U. of C. debate

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Illinois lawmakers announce plan to close school funding gap

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What to know about Illinois gun rights around federal immigration agents

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Dolton claims Fifth Third Bank allowed former mayor to 'steal' $1.9 million in public funds

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Preckwinkle calls on top Cook County prosecutor to investigate ICE, feds involved in Chicago area shootings

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Chicago-area resident sues Trump officials over Facebook shutting down popular ICE sighting page

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2 teens arrested after brawl at basketball game at Bronzeville high school

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CPS charter school faces insolvency by March, and most board members question if it should be saved

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Teams of lawyers put drivers back on the road by reinstating suspended licenses

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Leave it to Trump, Hegseth to raise presidential profile of Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly

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Democrats have a chance to pounce

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Kurds in Syria are in desperate need of humanitarian aid and protection

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Trump's propaganda machine revs up, thanks to power of video

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Scientific study of flies could save lives, but government funding cuts pose threat

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Letters to the Editor

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Don't lose sight of eye care during Low Vision Awareness Month

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Trump must answer for racist Obama video that denigrates entire Black community

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Beef up Metra Electric South Chicago Branch to facilitate quantum campus access

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Man facing attempted murder charges in Back of the Yards shooting that left one person wounded

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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 employees facing sex abuse charges

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Long-sought Chicago police staffing study recommends adding more cops, hiring civilians

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Swing and a miss? Your cringy Valentine's Day stories

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WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, Feb. 13, 2026

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From paper routes to fry cooks: What was your first job, and why can't youth these days find one?

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The past and present of Black poetry in Chicago

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Mayor of Hobart, Indiana defends Amazon data center

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