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Today in Chicago History: Jackie Robinson West stripped of Little League baseball championship

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Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praised agent after shooting Marimar Martínez in Chicago, evidence shows

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Gov. JB Pritzker urges Democratic governors to confront Trump, seek accountability for immigration actions

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A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, sources say

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Union warns janitor layoffs to hit Chicago police and fire stations, other city buildings

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Federal judge keeps in place key parts of Illinois' landmark law banning some credit card swipe fees

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Portage proposes Chicago Bears stadium on city land

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Column: Telling the amazing story of Black jockey Isaac Burns Murphy

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Editorial: In the 6th Congressional District, Sean Casten for Democrats and Niki Conforti for GOP

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Laura Washington: SNAP junk food bans punish poor families

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Jonathan Zimmerman: Epstein files reveal affirmative action for the rich and powerful

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Joe Ferguson: Illinois' property tax system is failing — and everyone is paying the price

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La Grange Village Board unanimously approves welcoming ordinance

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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he won't have say in charging ICE agents after prosecutor pushback

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ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

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'We're fighting for what's right': Hammond Central students protest ICE in walkout

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James 'Boz' O'Brien, owner of the Reilly's Daughter tavern in Oak Lawn, dies at 75

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Noah Kahan's 'Great Divide Tour' coming to Chicago for two shows

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Review: 'Holiday' at Goodman Theatre sparkles with sardonic wit, as well as disarming tenderness

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Wisconsin, behind veteran guard tandem, upsets short-handed No. 8 Illinois in overtime

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Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith looks to build on All-Star rookie season as spring training gets underway

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Evergreen Park's Abbey Murphy has 3 assists as US hockey team dominates in a 5-0 win over Canada

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Indiana House committee hears testimony, debates township mergers bill

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Indiana House passes nuclear facility permits bill

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Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

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FBI search of Georgia election offices relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit shows

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Billionaire Neil Bluhm donating another $50 million to Northwestern for heart care

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Evanston 3-bedroom penthouse with 3 parking spots: $1.7M

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Gov. JB Pritzker talked Bears with NFL commissioner, says progress is being made to keep team in Illinois

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Chicago Tribune offers 30% premium to buy Daily Herald suburban newspaper

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Patrick 'PJ' Henning, who led school bands throughout south suburbs, died at 77

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Students in Aurora stage walkout on Monday, three charged, Aurora police say

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Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park contests open to aspiring writers

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Judge delays sentencing for driver in Gary pawn shop owner's death

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Indiana trooper seriously injured after hit by Lake County officer

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Chicago man could face 16 years in ex-girlfriend's Hammond shooting death

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Kelli's Playground in Indian Head Park to get $771K upgrade

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EPA enforcement declines in Trump administration, reports say

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Amid chaotic data center debates, industry warns Illinois will miss out unless privacy law weakened

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Wet processing system ordinance fails to pass Gary council

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Fat Tuesday 2026 guide: Where to go for Mardi Gras and Carnival restaurant and bar specials

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Paczki guide 2026: Where to get the sweet treats for Fat Tuesday in Chicago

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Immigrant family opens Crepe O'Clock restaurant in Evanston, featuring Greek crepes

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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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

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Flossmoor's Peter Jordan brings his love for jazz full circle with Logan Center show

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Playing with heavily taped thumb, Katie Peetz maintains aggressive mindset for Lockport. 'Going to still try.'

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St. Laurence sophomore Logan Brown celebrates older sister Olivia's birthday with a big win. 'My whole life.'

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