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Heidi Stevens: Letters show how a Disney dream vacation became part of America's immigration nightmare

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas held stock in company that has county technology deal

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Another Operation Midway Blitz protest case evaporates in federal court

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El jefe de la Marina EEUU quiere una flota más ágil en lugar de recurrir a portaviones en crisis

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Editorial: Jill Bush for Illinois 8th House District Democratic primary

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David Greising: Why the Bears should give serious consideration to building on the former Michael Reese site

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Letters: The US Senate worked on immigration reform in 2023. Donald Trump killed the bill.

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Opus sends letter denying Merrillville ICE facility deal

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Judge grants Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss a preliminary injunction for an extra year of eligibility

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President Trump nominates next leader of National Park Service

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Bill aimed at curbing electric rates passes out of Senate committee

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McDonald's says focus on value is bringing back customers

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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 educators earn state Those Who Excel awards

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Administrator, childcare worker at Evanston schools charged with child sexual abuse: prosecutors

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Crime and Public Safety

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Remote community grieves the 8 victims killed in Canada's deadliest attack in years

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Police: Unidentified woman pulled from river on Lower West Side

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Ex-CPD detective invokes 5th Amendment dozens of times in wrongful conviction trial

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Aurora ceremony to honor victims on seventh anniversary of Henry Pratt mass shooting

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What to know about EPA decision to revoke a scientific finding that helped fight climate change

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Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

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Bill would hold data centers responsible for energy costs and environmental protections

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Kelli's Playground in Indian Head Park to get $771K upgrade

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Paczki guide 2026: Where to get the sweet treats for Fat Tuesday in Chicago

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Solidarity against ICE is not one-size-fits-all for immigrant-owned cafes and restaurants in Chicago

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Old Town restaurants offer $5 dishes for Wednesday night specials

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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Black Panther heritage sites in the Chicago area

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Hinsdale library begins $4 million project to add 'more usable space'

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