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With PPP fraud case looming, son of Chicago's ex-top cop avoids suspension over chaotic arrest

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Humboldt Park mural celebrates stories of faith at New Life

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Mayor's tenants rights ordinance is attempt to sway voters

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Chicago Public Media special correspondent

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Darren Bailey took campaign money from sex offender who's now a pastor, went to service at his church

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Fran Spielman Show

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Man charged in South Shore shooting

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Jesse White Tumbling Team eliminated from 'America's Got Talent'

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WBEZ's Theater Club returns for the fall season to see new productions at TimeLine, Raven, Northlight

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25 things to do in Chicago Aug. 20-26

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High School Football

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Sophomore QB Jeremy Davis leads Perspectives past Rauner in his varsity debut

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High School Football Scores

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Halas Intrigue podcast: From Cincy

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Even after shutout loss, hitting coach Derek Shomon has White Sox offense leading AL in runs per game

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Bears training camp report No. 17: Bengals' pressure gets to QB Caleb Williams

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QB Tyson Bagent doesn't travel with Bears, is 'week-to-week'

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Jeanie Buss will fight siblings' plan to sell Lakers minority ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

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Bulls coach Tiago Splitter not looking for part in arrested development

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

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Dear Abby: Critics Pan Senior's Repeat Performances

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Horoscope for Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Federal disaster loan centers to open for second time in 2 months following late July storms

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Gary residents still in the dark as power outage could drag for 2 weeks after last week's deadly storms

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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid recovery after months of 'relentless and unprecedented' storms

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Housing and Development

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Cook County Board of Review urges residents to start appeals for 2026 tax bills after recent storm damage

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

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Nectarine and blackberry cobbler delivers a balance of fresh summer flavor and comforting, homemade goodness

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Food and Drink

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Chicago loves froyo. Restaurants are stepping up to meet the demand.

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Earle Johnson, beer pioneer and welcoming owner of Quenchers tavern, dies at 83

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Previewing Week 1's top high school football games

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Private school advantage? Batavia's Piron, Mount Carmel's Lynch sound off as the IHSA debates changes

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The top 50 high school football players in the Chicago area

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Court order gives players under pro contracts a chance to return to college sports

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Ohio State, Oregon lead AP preseason college football Top 25

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Hunting season begins early on for Bulls with 2026-27 schedule release

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

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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease

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Thousands of Gary residents still without power after last week's deadly storms

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Chicago startup's NHL deal creates new way to bet on sports teams' performance

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Settlement reached in suit against Champaign doctor who left part of fetus in patient during abortion

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Chicago area under flood watch Friday night through Saturday morning

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Suburban man caught with Molotov cocktails taken into ICE custody, faces federal charges

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Illinois Tollway OKs first rate hike in nearly 15 years

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Schaumburg woman hospitalized after being hit by Metra train

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Former CPS principal gets more than a year in prison for near decade-long invoice fraud scheme

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Chicago School Board

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No clear leader in race for Chicago School Board president, poll finds

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Expect Todd Blanche to stay consistent with his dishonesty

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ICE intimidated, then admitted it targeted man just for his negative critique

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Chicago should consider outcomes-based training for ex-offenders

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Trump Derangement Syndrome? What about Trump's obsession with his critics?

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Districtwide CPS support needed for the arts — not just at one high school

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Man beaten, slashed in Greater Grand Crossing homicide

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ComEd Bribery Trial

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