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Today in History: The Great Chicago Fire begins

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5 takeaways from Big Ten women's basketball media day, including Illinois' retention and Northwestern's vision

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ALDS Game 3: Chicago White Sox lose for 1st time this postseason, fall 9-3 to the Cleveland Guardians

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ICC judges recommend slashing proposed $144 million Peoples Gas rate increase by more than half

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Block 37 changes hands, and its new owner promises a makeover

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Heaven can wait: White Sox fans feel blessed as unlikely playoff run comes home

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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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Milwaukee Brewers eliminate the San Diego Padres with a 3-1 win in Game 4 and advance to the NLCS

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Asking Eric: Florida heat might cause wife to leave husband

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

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Tampa Bay Rays beat New York Yankees for a 3-game ALDS sweep behind Mesa home run, fan interference call

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

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Andy Pages delivers go-ahead single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to clinch NLDS

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election

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Steve Chapman: Republicans are fanning baseless fears about American Muslims

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Elad Strohmayer: Three years after Oct. 7, remember how this war began

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Laura Washington: Brutal school board elections are the name of the Chicago game

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U.S. Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders

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President Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt.

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Tinley Park will allow library workers to stay on village healthcare, but at sharply increased cost

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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he supports embattled school board president candidate

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

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

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Column: Hitting the pavement and grabbing some memories with these Chicago Marathon men

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Review: 'Dead Girl's Quinceañera' at Goodman Theatre turns an apparent abduction into a teenage caper

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Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent says calling trip to Lambeau Field just another game 'just wouldn't be true'

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

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Chicago Bulls may have a size issue with centers Nix Claxton and Zach Collins sidelined to start the preseason

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Game 3 photos: Chicago White Sox vs. 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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Owner of Walgreens reaches deal to sell UK pharmacy chain Boots for $8.9 billion

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Gary council hears public comment on budget items before tabling

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La Grange's Trunk-or-Treat Car Show pays tribute to spooky season

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Blue Island considers $6.5 million Western Avenue plan to promote safety and accessibility

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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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'A very special project': Hebron Public Library celebrates new garden

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U. of C.'s South Side Science Fest showcases the wow that exists in the field

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Aurora's Marmion Academy tackles a new year, its first as a co-ed school

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Student loan borrowers have until the end of 2026 to reduce their interest rate. Here's what to know.

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Crime and Public Safety

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

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

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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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Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage

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Dixmoor hopes meter replacement effort will help solve village's water woes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Just a few days left to enter the 40th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest

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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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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this October, from Apple Fest to a chili cook-off

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

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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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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton becomes the NFL's all-time leader rusher

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High school football schedule and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Of Notoriety: Michigan City magician ready for big screen; club reaches charity goal

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Scarecrow Weekend begins Friday in downtown St. Charles

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Changes to video gambling rules coming to Batavia

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Best probiotic powder

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How to host a horror movie marathon

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Spook your guests with the best bloody bath mats for Halloween

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How to make a pumpkin spice frappuccino

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