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Political groups spent $12 million to defeat CTU candidates. One losing race cost $76 per vote.

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Broadview 6 hearing set to rock Chicago federal courthouse, but DOJ official could intervene

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Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's big question: To blitz or not to blitz?

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Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor

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Notre Dame knocks off top-ranked Miami

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Despite Trump's harsh rhetoric toward Chicago, he's held significant private investments in the region

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Chicago-area skydiver dies after mid-air collision in Southern California

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Gov. Pritzker to undergo second medical procedure, pause public duties while recovering

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Developers pitching 28-story apartment tower in Lake View

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E-scooter rider, 67, killed in collision with SUV in North Park

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3 shot by gunfire through window of Englewood apartment

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Movies and TV

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Arts and Culture

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Downtown 'Cultural Stadium' idea gains steam with new leader, $2 million funding

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Queen Latifah, Durand Bernarr kick off Soul Train Awards party in Chicago

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High School Football

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Providence flashes a multidimensional offense in 5A win against Morgan Park

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Marion Persich runs for 183 yards as Morris dominates Montini in long-awaited 4A playoff showdown

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Fire fall to Crew in regular-season finale

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The Bulls offense needs more than a few fixes to get off life support

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Bears QB Caleb Williams refining his potential by embracing simplicity, delivering efficiency

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Bears report: RB Kyle Monangai practices for first time in more than a month

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NFL commissioner, Bears execs met with Illinois legislators about stadium

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Bulls need to start thinking differently about rebuild; look to trade

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Dear Abby: Parents can no longer afford family members' free ride

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'Charismatic' rare black fox that prowled Northbrook, intriguing and befuddling residents, is found dead

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A new West Side mural park is set to open next summer, with a community center, garden and performance space

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After a year of unusual weather in Chicago, should you brace for winter?

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City decision to reject General Iron permit upheld by appellate court

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Chicago voters overwhelmingly supported vacancy tax to help fund Chicago Public Schools

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UI Health providers authorize strike amid dispute over pay raises

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Food and Drink

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Mondelez sues candy brand Joyride over Sour Patch Kids dupe

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How the Super 25 high school football teams fared in the second round of the IHSA playoffs

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Luke Hernandez's big night showcases Oswego's depth in a second-round win against Naperville North

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Illinois becomes bowl-eligible with home win over Nebraska

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No. 3 Illinois routs Penn in second game of year

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Bulls forward Matas Buzelis trying to find his way one fight at a time

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Roman Kantserov not letting Blackhawks' losing ways weigh him down

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Why Tyler Bertuzzi's goal-scoring has disappeared for Blackhawks this season

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Pope Leo XIV

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Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted in midterm election, submitted mail ballot

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Juliana Stratton's win marks historic first for women of color in national politics

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Democrat Nabeela Syed wins in one of the most expensive Illinois legislative races ever

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Alexi Giannoulias declares victory in secretary of state race as Democrats sweep statewide offices

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Joliet man charged in fatal shooting of Chicago woman at Indiana Walmart

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Democratic state Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman wins suburban statehouse seat at center of scandal

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Chicago woman, 21, gunned down in Hammond, Ind. Walmart shooting

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Downtown and Near North Side District 6a Chicago School Board race too close to call

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Emma Lozano leads in District 7a Chicago School Board race

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West Side District 5b Chicago School Board race too close to call

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Now that the Valkyries are champions, is Veronica Burton the point guard to beat?

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Planting the seeds of healing for church sex abuse survivors

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Greenlight task force, Home for Good bill, to ease lives of Illinois' formerly incarcerated

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Get vaccinated to protect yourself and others

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'This cannot be real,' says neighbor who heard screams of 4 family members killed in Rogers Park blaze

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Slain anti-violence advocate honored in Englewood

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'Broadview Six' prosecutor asks judge to delay high-stakes hearing where feds could take the stand

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WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, Nov. 6, 2026: Election roundup, Welch steps down, and Lite FM turns Christmas-y

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The past and present of Chicago school closures

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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After the blue wave: what does Democratic control mean for Chicago's immigrant communities?

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Select Chicago voters back taxing large corporations

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