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Today in Chicago History: Bulls win 1st championship — and Michael Jordan named NBA Finals MVP

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Today in History: 49 people killed in Pulse nightclub shooting

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Multiple states drop out of President Donald Trump's 'Great American State Fair'

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Hillary Clinton urges grassroots movement at Rainbow PUSH, warns of 'revolution to turn the clock back'

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World Cup begins with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in opening match

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Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

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Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman finally deliver big home runs for Chicago Cubs in 9-3 win to avert sweep

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Chicago White Sox-Atlanta Braves series finale at Rate Field postponed because of storms

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Two tornadoes confirmed in southwest Illinois as Chicago metro area remains under tornado warning

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Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley is delayed; Jimmy Eat World postpones

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Asking Eric: Guest insists on washing dishes

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Shohei Ohtani exits with knee injury, but LA Dodgers optimistic he'll play vs. Chicago White Sox this weekend

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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for second time

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Editorial: US Attorney Andrew Boutros and the politics of Broadview

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Editorial: Airbag thefts are surging. Chicago needs to shut down the market.

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Megan Kang: What 99 men from Chicago's most violent neighborhoods teach us about crime

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John R. Dearie: America needs a consistent national approach to AI regulation

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Illinois medical-aid-in-dying law faces federal lawsuit from disabled patients, doctors before September start

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Cook County settles with family of man who hanged himself in jail cell

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Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for foster kids

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Column: For 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off's' 40th anniversary, we found the real Ferris Bueller

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What to do in Chicago: Lupe Fiasco, Red Bull on a bike and a new pinball museum

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Dressed as bananas and dinosaurs, these costume-clad Chicagoans have gone viral for chasing CTA trains

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Review: 'The Furious' delivers with nonstop martial arts action

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Photos: Chicago White Sox-Atlanta Braves game postponed

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3 things we learned as Chicago Bears wrapped up minicamp, including Dillon Thieneman working with the 1st team

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How Stacey King — always 'the life of the party' — breathed new life into Chicago Bulls fandom

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Phil Mickelson reportedly kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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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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Storms knock out power in Chicago area and disrupt flights

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Column: Throwback telecast ends in walk-off win for Chicago White Sox, CHSN and Bob Costas

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Northwestern Hospital makes the case to Streeterville residents for a massive new cancer complex

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Gary airport board awards $16 million bid for new tower

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Waukegan National Airport moves a step closer to getting a new 6,000-square-foot runway

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RTA chair sends veiled warning shot to Mayor Brandon Johnson over CTA leadership

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Federal enforcement officers return to Chicago Heights, residents and advocates respond

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Judge in fraud case orders evidentiary hearing into grand jury issues as 'Broadview Six' fallout intensifies

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Waukegan woman loses job of six years under DACA with District 60 after her work status ends

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President Donald Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

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House Republicans press CPS chief over DEI, transgender student policies

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Chicago school board extends charter contracts amid controversies

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North Chicago School District 187 preparing for new leadership in July

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Valparaiso School Board ready to hire new superintendent

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Crime and Public Safety

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Three charged in connection with suburban ATF operation that left two wounded

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Gary man charged with murder in shooting during clothes fight

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Man shot and killed in Lansing identified as 48-year-old paint plant manager

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Fallout continues in New Chicago over former chief's alleged crimes

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El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

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Record 8,000 pounds of pythons pulled from southwest Florida using sex drive

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Chicago Architecture Center new exhibits highlight region's natural and built wonders

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The perfect spot for a farm? Vacant office buildings in downtown Chicago.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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The James Beard Awards are on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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Obama Presidential Center opening with Tafari's Kitchen and more on the South Side

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Food and drink aren't the only items being served at restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Community is also on the menu.

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Blue Island Beer company pours final beer after 11 years

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Illinois to audit plastic surgeon case after Tribune investigation

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Despite 8 patient deaths and a $56M jury verdict, state allows Chicago plastic surgeon to keep operating

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New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases

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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here's how they did it.

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: 'Ferris Bueller' filming locations

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Today in Chicago History: The Rolling Stones appear on Michigan Avenue in 'tight trousers and haggard looks'

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Today in History: Timothy McVeigh executed

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From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But it's nothing like the UFC.

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Avon Township voices opposition to Grayslake data center; 'we represent the people'

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Of Notoriety: 'Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant,' Hessville fest and Artist Guild

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With summer here, city and community leaders look back at performance of Aurora's winter warming center

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Gary on track to receive $1.45 million in federal grants

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The best summer shapewear that doesn't make you sweaty

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The best portable ovens for camping

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How to help your kindergartners prepare for school during the summer

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LGBTQ+ brands shine for Pride Month at Walmart

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