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Deerfield defender Addy Margulis 'never backs down.' Not when she was a freshman, and not now.

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Nearly 500 structures damaged by Kankakee County tornado, Gov. JB Pritzker reports

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun visits Lake Village to survey damage after deadly Tuesday night storm

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Gargantuan hail, destructive tornadoes: Climate change making Illinois storms more severe

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Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes

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Lurie reveals exact location of new Downers Grove children's hospital, offers more details

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Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

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Column: Team USA manager Mark DeRosa's gaffe heard round the World Baseball Classic draws critics' ire

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President Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

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A US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing 4. Here's what to know.

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National Women's Soccer League embarks on its 14th season with returning stars and 2 new teams

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David Mirković — Illinois' other breakout freshman — brings a fiery personality and a high basketball IQ

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Chicago Bears saw 'the right fit' in Garrett Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman's veteran presence at center

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Chicago Cubs notes: Edward Cabrera working on relationship with catchers — and Ryan Rolison among camp cuts

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Like the river, Natya Dance Theatre flows through and beyond 50 years

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Editorial: Whatever his reasons, it's good Gov. JB Pritzker isn't joining other blue states on the tax-the-rich bandwagon

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Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union's May 1 walkout puts politics ahead of education

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David Greising: Chicago is going to lose the Bears. It didn't need to happen.

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Christopher Greenwood: The high cost of workplace payday loan apps in Illinois

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Feds drop charges against 2 of the 'Broadview Six' immigration protesters

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Coalition wants special prosecutor named to review agents' conduct during Operation Midway Blitz

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A Skokie woman said ICE detained her for nearly 48 hours after landing at O'Hare. But is it true?

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Another Operation Midway Blitz defendant gets a deferred prosecution deal

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Review: Daniel Radcliffe is the best thing yet for 'Every Brilliant Thing'

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Broadway hit comedy 'Oh, Mary!' announces SNL alumna as new first lady

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Review: 'Undertone' is a sound horror movie debut from filmmaker Ian Tuason

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Review: 'Reminders of Him' is the best on-screen Colleen Hoover romance yet

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Big Ten Tournament run for Northwestern and Nick Martinelli comes to emotional end: 'It's been such a great ride'

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Chicago Cubs name Matthew Boyd — back with the team after WBC pool play — their opening-day starter

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How well have the Chicago Bears addressed their needs? 5 pressing questions after the 1st wave of free agency.

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Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: Jaquan Brisker and C.J. Gardner-Johnson sign elsewhere

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Tornadoes rip across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana

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Big Ten Tournament photos: Northwestern 74, Indiana 61

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Photos: Celebrating spring at Holi's festival of colors at Navy Pier

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Photos: The public service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: Chicago Fire break ground on $750M stadium at The 78 in the South Loop

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: South Carolina honors the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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President Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face.

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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

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Ward-level bans on video gambling blocked by Chicago City Council committee

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Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

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Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

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Chicago's Signature Bank joins forces with New York-based Esquire in $348 million merger

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City bristles at federal proposal to cut flights at O'Hare airport

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'Coldest plunge yet' as Andrew students, staff raise $35K for Special Olympics

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Skokie high school district tried to oust a Board member for non-attendance and got denied

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Gary leaders say education is priority at mayor's UNCF breakfast

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ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed gunman who fatally shot 1 person and wounded 2 others

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hebron woman charged in drunken I-65 crash that killed Hobart woman, 20

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Homer Glen eyes its own police needs analysis in wake of Will County sheriff service study

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Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

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Jury finds Oswego Township man guilty of first-degree murder in 2021 shooting death of Aurora man

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OSHA investigating after chemical leak at Byron Generating Station hospitalizes 10 employees

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Frankfort forum urges residents to study data center plans, raises environmental concerns

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NWI residents prepare bill affordability report, will present to IURC

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: Restaurants and bars with Chicago River views, unlimited food and drinks, and more

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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Chicago's hottest club is ... Seafood City? Viral pop-up dance party comes to the Filipino grocery store

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First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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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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Vintage Chicago Tribune: 10 television shows for kids filmed and broadcast in the city

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Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy found guilty of killing 33 young men

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Today in History: Gandhi begins 'Salt March'

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tornadoes that left an impact on the area

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6-foot-7 Bradly Basila comes a long way. First, 7,000 miles from family. Then on the court for Chesterton.

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Danyella Mporokoso is the 2025-26 Girls Basketball Player of the Year for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville

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Column: Paramount Theatre's 'Dear Evan Hansen' message of hope crosses generations

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Hop over to Walmart and grab these Easter decor items before they're gone

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How spring cleaning has changed over the years

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