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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

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Family of Mexican father killed by ICE agent in Franklin Park files claim against federal government

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At long last, Chicago school board puts its committees to work

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Crypto coin founder charged in Chicago with scamming investors in 'rug pull' scheme

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Chicago Bears running game looms as huge factor vs. Green Bay Packers — but will Kyle Monangai play?

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What to know about Chicago White Sox's ALDS Game 4, including an amped-up Rate — and facing a familiar foe

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CTA employee fatally stabbed at Damen Green Line station

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Democrats could win majority of governor's offices for first time in 16 years

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David E. Collins, chairman of Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Products during the Tylenol murders, dies

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Unsealed police video shows 6-year-old student after shooting Virginia school teacher

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Long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay

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As the Tampa Bay Rays sweep their way to the ALCS, the New York Yankees title drought reaches 17 years

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is D'Andre Swift still RB1? How close is Caleb Williams to returning?

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IKEA to close its Bolingbrook store for new, smaller location in Naperville

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Obama Foundation workers move to unionize

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President Donald Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election

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Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw's Top 25 for Week 8

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Chicago Bears by the numbers: Why did Case Keenum get the QB 'win' instead of Tyson Bagent?

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Open House 2026: Our 12 don't-miss spots this year

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Preckwinkle proposes stopgap fixes, shrinking budget to address Cook County's $550M shortfall

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Erika Kirk draws big crowd for Elgin appearance, some protesters

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Advocates: CPS can lead on universal mental health screening. Will it?

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Mailee Smith: Federal labor bill could force social agendas into private school contracts

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Maya Foa: Christa Pike execution shows lethal injection is breaking down

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What to know before you vote in Chicago's elected school board races

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Voting in Chicago's school board elections? Find your district with our lookup tool.

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President Donald Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections

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Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

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Top 20 for Halloween: Haunted houses, horrifying puppets and the parade

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Review: Palme d'Or winner 'Fjord' is a thorny and complicated drama

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Review: 'The Social Reckoning' lacks nuance but delivers a meaningful message

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A quartet of new music festivals take root in Chicago this month

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Column: Rate Field was ready for a clincher, but the Chicago White Sox staged a Game 3 clunker

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Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' preseason win, including an up-and-down night from rookie Caleb Wilson

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Chicago Marathon 2026: Course map, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it)

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Game 3 photos: Chicago White Sox lose 9-3 to Cleveland Guardians in ALDS at Rate Field

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Photos: Chicago White Sox workout day for the American League Division Series

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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks win home opener 4-2 over the St. Louis Blues

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Photos: Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in Game 2 of ALDS

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Week 4 photos: Chicago Bears 23, New York Jets 12

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Photos: Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS

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Photos: An inside look at Northwestern's new Ryan Field in Evanston

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Skokie identifies developer ready to take over stalled downtown hotel project

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Waymo begins fully autonomous testing in Detroit, other northern cities

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As monarch butterflies head south, they're getting an assist along utility rights of way, roadways

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Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission nixes proposal for 7 Brew Coffee on Summit Street

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Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

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Lawyers for Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent call for criminal charges

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New Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights

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2026 Chicago school board races: District 1B

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Crime and Public Safety

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Calumet Park man charged in connection with video gambling terminal burglaries in Oak Lawn, other suburbs

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Errant bullet paralyzed innocent teen in West Ridge, man ordered held

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Portage councilman wants Flock cameras shut off as conversation continues

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Southland crime: Battery to police in New Lenox, Oak Lawn, and more

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Northwest Indiana residents concerned about NIPSCO discharge permit

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Marathon conditions becoming less ideal as climate change warms race days, including Sunday

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Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort

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Constellation and Google announce plan to increase nuclear capacity in Illinois, tout cost savings for residents

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Tribune's 2026 Holiday Cookie Contest: Submit your recipes now

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Food icon: Rose Barraco-George of Vito and Nick's pizzeria, aka Nick and Vito's, in Chicago

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The Banchet Awards announce 2027 chef and restaurant finalists in Chicago

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McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees

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Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension

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Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

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Illinois ignores rules and red flags as 'servant leader' runs up $100M state tab, then closes 2 hospitals

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: The violent life and ambush death of gang leader Earl 'Hymie' Weiss

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Jewish Federation of NWI remembers victims of Oct. 7 massacre

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Today in Chicago History: Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon

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Today in History: The Great Chicago Fire begins

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Elgin's Hamilton Wings formally dissolved after 30 years serving the community

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Hebron water main project, at $4.5 million, on time and on budget

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Munster's storm cleanup mostly finished but issues remain

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Union approaches Porter County commissioners about NIPSCO staffing

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Hacks to make this your hunting season

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Best Deals under $100 of October Prime Day

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