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Illinois GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey seeks to block independent from Nov. 3 ballot

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Berwyn man charged with aggravated DUI in weekend crash that killed tollway worker

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Illinois OKs immigration detention limits and e-bike rules while prescriptions board and police bill stall

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Chicago-area casinos making a land grab, with Aurora ditching its boat and Waukegan breaking new ground

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Column: Chicago White Sox salvage an 8-0 win behind Sam Antonacci — and a tone-deaf José Canseco invitation

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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces another run for Chicago mayor

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Answer Angel: My fingers are swelling

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Extra-innings loss is Chicago Cubs' 8th straight at home — and 18th in 23 games overall: 'We're not earning it'

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Asking Eric: I'm worried about the man my sister has moved into her home

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NBA Finals: Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks finish on an 11-0 run to take Game 1 in San Antonio 105-95

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says new league in Europe remains on schedule for 2027-28

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Russell Wilson confirms he's retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports

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Laura Washington: Pope Leo XIV's apology for slavery is a start. Now the church must seek atonement.

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Editorial: Springfield spins its wheels. Not necessarily a bad thing.

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Steve Chapman: Donald Trump the builder is even better at demolition

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Editorial: Illinois finally gets phones out of the classroom

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Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax suspension for the second time

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Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction

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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

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Actor Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bar patrons during Mardi Gras

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Tribune's summer 2026 arts, entertainment and food guides

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Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

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World Business Chicago picks design contest finalists: Covered highways, residential alleys, recycling tourism

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is it Hammond or bust now? Why didn't they take a swing at Myles Garrett?

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From pizza to shirtless Ben Johnson: What Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams said on 'New Heights' podcast

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US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup

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Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: 'Just want to quit tennis' after French Open quarterfinal defeat

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Photos: Luxembourg Chairs arrive at Buckingham Fountain

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV, including a White Sox hat and sanctuary city pin

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival

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Photos: Northwestern lacrosse wins NCAA championship at Martin Stadium

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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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Photos: South Side street renamed in honor of fallen Chicago police officer

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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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Permanent American Place Casino breaks ground in Waukegan: 'We kept the vision'

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Batavia City Council OKs $1 million TIF incentive for proposed 72-unit affordable housing development

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Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

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Flying out of O'Hare this summer? Here's what travelers can expect.

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Wisconsin Muslim community leader in immigration detention due to pro-Palestinian speech, attorneys allege

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Naperville City Council passes 'due process' ICE ordinance

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What to know about the controversial 'Broadview Six' case — and its collapse in court

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Former WGN-TV producer files $10 million claim against US for viral detention during Operation Midway Blitz

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Aylesworth Elementary School students, staff bid teary farewell

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Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students

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Chicago Christian Schools announces plan to purchase Trinity Christian College campus

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'House of horrors': Chicago woman alleges rampant abuse overlooked at South Side foster facility in lawsuit

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Crime and Public Safety

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Six Evanston police officers, city sued over alleged 'excessive force' used in Jan. 5 incident

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Magistrate rejects prosecutors' bid to jail man in 'Greek' gambling ring

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Gary council approves Hard Rock donation, city plan for police vehicles

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Three Chicago men arrested after pursuit, theft investigation and drug seizure

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They built an Englewood community garden. Now they're battling illegal dumping.

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Cook County Forest Preserves looks to purchase and restore 5-acre parcel in Orland Hills

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IDEM official, Valparaiso professor give insight on region air quality

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Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

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From Little Italy to Uptown, family restaurants Tufano's and Sun Wah span generations

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Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

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Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

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

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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Today in Chicago History: Naperville native James Holzhauer loses 'Jeopardy!' after 32-day winning streak

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Today in History: Edward, Duke of Windsor, marries American socialite Wallis Simpson

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Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

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Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field

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Dominant on the mound, Valparaiso recruit Brandon Pelz stays persistent at plate for Bartlett. 'Came out hot.'

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Alex Abraham's 47th hit of the season sparks Geneva past Belvidere North in sectional. 'Got my hitting down.'

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Treylan Webster delivers tying RBI hit as Brother Rice rallies to overcome Reavis in sectional. 'Got it done.'

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Julio Gutierrez cashes in as St. Rita overpowers Evergreen Park in sectional. 'Line drives are my money.'

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High-tech gifts for this Father's Day

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70+ of the best gifts for Dad

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