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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

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Editorial: Secretary of State Giannoulias puts e-bike safety on the table

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David Greising: What are Mayor Brandon Johnson's plans for stopping abuses by immigration agents?

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Daniel Anello: As immigration enforcement intensifies, CPS needs to share real-time data to protect students

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Who is Kevin Warsh?

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Chicago Public Schools approves buyers for two more closed buildings

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Indiana Senate passes gender definition bill

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Crime and Public Safety

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Teenage girl critically stabbed Thursday evening in Garfield Park neighborhood

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Aurora man charged with first-degree murder in connection with death of his ex-wife in Oswego

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Michigan City man gets 70 years for killing roommate in Gary apartment

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IDEM releases updates on efforts to reduce lead, copper exposure in water

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South Side residents protest rejection of Quantum Shore nonbinding referendum

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Indiana Senate amends carbon sequestration bill

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Indiana Senate committee passes carbon sequestration bill

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Valentine's Day 2026: Restaurant and bar specials for a romantic date night or Galentine's Day celebration

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Restaurant review: Cafe Yaya exceeds expectations as an ephemeral bakery and neighborhood bistro in Chicago

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Jean Banchet awards 2026: Immigration and community top of mind for winners at Chicago's top local food awards

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

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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Today in History: Sally Yates fired

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