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Barbershop singers from across the region to come together for holiday shows in Naperville

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Christkindlmarket seeks to shorten lines, appeals to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for increased capacity

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Christkindlmarket 2025: Heart-shaped mugs, cultural tours — and partying with Krampus

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2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

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Northwestern University nears deal with White House to restore funding

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Column: In 'American Prophets,' how writers feel about religion and spirituality

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Column: Dan Roushar, lured out of retirement by Chicago Bears, is the architect of one of NFL's best O-lines

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Thanksgiving weather: Wind advisory in effect Wednesday, with up to 50 mph gusts expected

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Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agrees to $210 million, 7-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays

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Campbell's fires executive who was recorded saying company's products are for 'poor people'

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Wisconsin seeks to block Slender Man attacker's conditional release after escape from group home

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Frank Ragnow ends retirement, returns to give the Detroit Lions a 4-time Pro Bowl center for stretch run

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Justin Fields was surprised by New York Jets benching but still believes he's a starting quarterback in NFL

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Republican reversal on Indiana redistricting session leaves Dems reeling

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Editorial: A cheaper Thanksgiving, but no one's feeling rich

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Editorial: Just release the full audits to your members, Chicago Teachers Union

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Kerry Lester Kasper: Chicago has become the 'City of the Big Shoulders' once again

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Laura Washington: I love to host Thanksgiving but can't cook

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Mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew arrested by ICE

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Teen migrant charged as adult in fatal Loop stabbing of homeless man

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DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection

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A criminal probe tied to Chicago woman's shooting by Border Patrol agent continues, feds say

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year's lineup?

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How to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Floriene Watson Willis sang in the early days of gospel music. She taught Aretha Franklin a hymn. She's turning 99.

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Actress Tara Reid alleges she was drugged at Rosemont hotel bar

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5 things to watch in Chicago Bears' Black Friday game at Philadelphia Eagles — plus our Week 13 predictions

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Chicago Bulls more reliant than ever on their bench to stay above .500: 'Sustainability — that's not there'

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Frank Nazar staying confident despite his recent cold stretch for Chicago Blackhawks: 'Why play low?'

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Kenny Beecham stays true to his roots in new NBC partnership: 'Before I was a creator, I was a Bulls fan'

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Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Week 12 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28

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Photos: No. 11 Alabama defeats No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center

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Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

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The Tribune got a rare look inside Broadview's ICE processing center in 2009. Here's what we saw.

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Photos: Seattle Kraken 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 at the United Center

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Napoleon Harris, Thornton Township supervisor and state senator, challenged in committeeman race

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Electoral Board removes one Will County board candidate, other cases pending

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Students at Lincoln-Way West apply to form Club America, a Turning Point USA affiliate

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Chicago city employee charged with threatening Illinois state senator from Freeport in emails

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Trinity Christian College professors team with organizers to harness history to uplift communities

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Possible buyer for Blue Island mobile homes presents plan, city requests details

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Aurora increases parking fees at Metra stations in the city for first time in 10 years

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What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday.

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Morton student, 16, wins Congressional App Challenge

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Spartan Sisterhood at Oak Lawn Community High School offers 'safe space' for girls to learn and grow

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CTU agrees to provide financial audits to congressional committee

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Jonathan Cooper, an Iraq war veteran, lauded as Governors State University's Lincoln Laureate

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Crime and Public Safety

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Elkhart man identified as victim in East Chicago homicide

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Southland crime: Robbery in Mokena, cocaine dealing in Orland Park, and more

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Valparaiso man dead in Liberty Township crash Wednesday morning

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Charges pending after fatal auto accident overnight in Humboldt Park

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Snowy owls' unusually early visit to Chicago lakefront could signal migratory boom

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Thanksgiving weather: After mild and overcast start to the week, holiday will turn cold and blustery

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Trucks are catching fire due to improper recycling. Here's how to do it right.

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Lemont area residents demand answers on alleged air pollution

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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As ICE detains longtime Chicago street vendors with no criminal history, neighbors rally with emergency funds

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Restaurant reviews: Bad Butter, a cult favorite bakery, and Blame Butter, a pietisserie, in Chicago

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Thanksgiving guide: Where to get meals, pies and wine, plus a look at holiday shows

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Married College of DuPage professors help man Butterball turkey hotline in Naperville

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Prominent activist turned politician faces new scrutiny as lawsuit alleges sexual assault of teenage girl

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Today in Chicago History: 'Galloping Ghost' Red Grange plays first game for the Bears

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Elgin News Digest: Nurtured by Nature program at Raceway Woods Sunday; state rep holding winter clothing, essential toiletries drive

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Hinsdale seeks more volunteers for snow shoveling program

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Loaves and Fishes to expand food distribution center in Aurora despite city's warehouse moratorium

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Editor's tips on navigating the biggest sale event of the year

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The best tech gifts for everyone in your life

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The best bandanna

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Editor's picks of the top 10 best toys of 2025

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