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Asking Eric: How do we gracefully say no?

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Asking Eric: I've heard enough of this

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City wrongly awarded lucrative CPD body-removal contract to small funeral home, suit claims

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All 22 linked to 'Greek' Northwest Indiana gambling ring plead not guilty

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Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future

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Jerome Powell's legacy at the Fed to be shaped by his misjudging inflation and standing up to Trump

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Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

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Editorial: A McDonald's Happy Meal for the Chicago Fire and The 78 in more ways than one

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Editorial: DuPage County approves a 35% raise for its board chair. Taxpayers should ask why.

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Elizabeth Shackelford: An indefensible defense budget proposal and what it portends for our nation

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing US-China relations as differences persist

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Lake County examines absentee, provisional ballots from primary

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Inside the new TimeLine Theatre

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A former Tribune critic's writings are being adapted into opera for the second time. This time, it's his life onstage.

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CYSO goes big for its 80th, including a commission from a Grammy winner

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

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BP posts previous letters to union ahead of return to negotiations

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Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen launches in downtown Aurora

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Ex-Spirit workers sue, saying airline failed to give proper layoff notices, owes back pay and benefits

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US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks announces his resignation

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Chicago 'Dreamers' say they're fearful of job loss and deportations

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New acting ICE chief once touted GEO prison project in Gary

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Federal tort claims filed for residents arrested in 'shocking' military-style raid on South Shore building

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Evergreen Park fifth grade teacher surprised with Golden Apple Award

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CPS CEO Macquline King subpoenaed for congressional hearing

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Crime and Public Safety

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Who is Chud the Builder? Tennessee man known for posting racist videos now charged with attempted murder.

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Former Monee clerk, husband plead guilty to loan fraud through COVID-19 relief program

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BP denies fuel leaks at refinery despite online claims

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Will County zoning commission again votes no on 6,100-acre solar farm

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Aurora invites residents to vote on names for baby falcons hatched outside City Hall

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Today in Chicago History: Monty the piping plover — partner to Rose — dies

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers' Choice winners

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Jim's Original, famous for its Maxwell Street sausages and hot dogs, relocating to Pilsen

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Century-old Gary restaurant celebrated in hit episode of 'The Bear'

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Today in History: First McDonald's opens

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Heidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy

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Hobart residents can cut cost of home projects by 50% with city rebate

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