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A city on guard: What the raids left behind after Operation Midway Blitz

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Leo Feler's Lakeview home was raided by immigration agents. He was hundreds of miles away.

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Joaquin Brito locked his East Side bakery as federal agents threw tear gas last fall. He still worries today.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

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Mexican Independence Day Parade brings out a vibrant Little Village

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Wind blowing in at Wrigley Field cost the Chicago Cubs some runs — just when they need them most

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Gary moms recall challenges during power outage: 'I gotta get to my kids'

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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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Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system.

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Asking Eric: Subject to house rules for bridge

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Today in History: Princess Grace of Monaco dies

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Taylor Wood's 1st NWSL goal comes at a perfect time to give the Chicago Stars a 1-1 draw

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Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion

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'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

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Editorial: Kwame Raoul's Nicor Gas deal helps consumers now, but union protections likely will balloon bills later

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Editorial: Illinois' apple orchards are telling us how much fall has changed

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Colin McMahon: Amid political roar, Army keeps its head down

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Lyle Goldstein: How President Donald Trump's summit with China's Xi Jinping can yield dividends

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Donald Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

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Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

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Chicago mayoral election 2027: Who are the candidates so far?

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Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing

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Review: Classy new tour gives 'Dirty Dancing: The Musical' quite a lift

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Crashing a plane for clicks: influencers push shock content to get views

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Judy Markey, half of radio's popular 'Kathy and Judy Show,' has died at 82

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'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion, 'NAZA' wins special jury prize at Venice Film Festival

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D'Andre Swift's 3-TD day — after signing a new deal — leads a monster Chicago Bears running game

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Column: Allegations against former scouting director another black eye for Chicago White Sox management

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3 takeaways for the Chicago White Sox as the AL Central lead is trimmed to a half-game after loss

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Providence makes surprising move by firing head football coach Tyler Plantz after a 4-0 start

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Farmers share needs, concerns with U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan: 'It's just not fun anymore'

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President Donald Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

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Condo Adviser: If fees are listed in a condo association's rules and regulations, a separate reminder is not required

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Anthropic CEO calls for AI slowdown

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DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, analysis finds

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'Right thing to do' or 'feel-good' PR? Suburbs split on whether ICE bans on municipal property actually work.

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Chicago Christian Schools begins using Trinity Christian College campus after sale

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Chicago teens sustain 'peaceful' community as warriors

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'The nicest situation I could ask for': Why young adults across Chicagoland are opting to live at home

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Chicago Youth Awards bring honor and pride to West Side community

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Crime and Public Safety

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1 dead, at least 5 hurt in afternoon shooting in Humboldt Park that led to bus crash, police say

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Police investigating death of toddler in Far North Side

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Police: Man fatally shot during quarrel with group in West Pullman

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Police: Axe-wielding driver arrested after attacking two semis

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Activists raise concerns with NIPSCO Jasper County water permit application

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Marquette Greenway about 65% complete but toughest sections remain

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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino's might brings record slow storm season.

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Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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How a Mexican home baker on Chicago's southwest side is building a loyal following

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Food icon: Mario DiPaolo Jr. of Mario's Italian Lemonade, where summer starts and ends in Chicago

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Restaurant review: Maplewood Brewery & Distillery now serving whimsical Polish American food around Chicago

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Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to long vacant property in Arlington Heights

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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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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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September's Independence Day: Decades of parades put Mexican-American pride on display in Chicago

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Business briefs: Aug. 11 storm relief efforts continue

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RDA spreading news about $10 million seed money for projects

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Transit, roundabouts likely for Portage's wish list after public input

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Carlos Rivera, a safety who 'backs down from nobody,' tackles another challenge as West Aurora downs Bartlett

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Are Oakley sunglasses worth it?

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These baby towel wraps make bath time a joy

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