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From Roch Cholowsky to Tom Harmon: Meet the 12 No. 1 draft picks made by Chicago's pro teams

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Law enforcement takes different tack to fight prostitution in Chicago

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Chicago's second heat wave of the season to bring poor air quality Monday, more 90s starting Tuesday

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Shedd Aquarium takes part in effort to rescue 30 beluga whales from troubled Canadian marine park

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3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs' MLB draft haul, including lots of pitching and a heavy college investment

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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says

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3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox's MLB draft haul, including a 'dream come true' for Nazareth's Landon Thome

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Illinois 250: What the state has uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world

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The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states

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US and Iran each assert they control the Strait of Hormuz after another heavy exchange of fire

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Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after senator's death.

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Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with uncertain agenda

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World Cup semifinals: 4 previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé versus Yamal and Messi versus Kane

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Archdiocese: St. Sabina's Father Michael Pfleger removed amid sexual abuse investigation

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Medical examiner releases preliminary findings in death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

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Asking Eric: How to deal with this greediness

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Asking Eric: Friend always makes it a group outing

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Wilmette synagogue appoints first woman as permanent senior rabbi

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Whiting's Pierogi Fest returns BP sponsorship money

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US Rep. Chuy García draws criticism as opponents of his chosen successor face ballot challenges

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Indiana health officials keeping tabs on uptick in foodborne illness cyclosporiasis

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Today in Chicago History: Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park

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Editorial: Should the fear of soccer-based violence qualify you for asylum in the US?

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Editorial: A thousand years later, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain

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School board member: Blame county's delayed property tax bills for CPS financial woes, not the state

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Gregory Kearney and Joshua Rauh: Illinois' public schools are caught in the middle of the pension crisis

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Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

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Maine Democrats announce July 25 convention to pick Platner replacement

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Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

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Today in History: Rolling Stones played their 1st show in London

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Review: No simple lessons in the moving musical 'Suffs,' now in Chicago

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Column: Alex Bregman ends the 1st half on a roll for the Chicago Cubs — and it's only going to get crazier

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Resurgent Chicago White Sox sweep the Athletics — an exclamation point on a strong first half of the season

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Caleb Wilson finds relief — and hunger — from his Chicago Bulls summer league debut: 'He's hunting these guys'

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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area

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

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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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Portage's port to be first in Chicago area with container terminal

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Condo Adviser: Condo might not be considered leased if a relative is occupying it rent-free

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Today in Chicago History: Ownership of Sears Tower handed to its lender

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FAA extends flight caps at O'Hare airport for a year

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Immigration arrests near county courthouses still persist, despite state law

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Five new U.S. citizens welcomed in Hammond ceremony

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Lawsuits filed against Border Patrol for 'excessive' force as advocates warn of immigration enforcement uptick

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Merrillville may back down on Rokita threat about ICE center opposition

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Mother McAuley grad earns Paul Simon prize for voter education website plan

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Beatrice Lumpkin, union organizer and civil rights advocate, dies at 107

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Niles Township D219 Board dismisses teacher for comments deemed inappropriate

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Lincolnway Special Recreation Association marks 50th birthday as athletes bring home medals from USA Games

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Crime and Public Safety

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Munster woman hospitalized after Saturday night shooting

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Coroner: Suspect in shooting of trooper died from self-inflicted wound

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'You laugh, cry, smile, hug': Statewide bike ride honoring fallen officers reaches region

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Takeaways from a weeklong preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case

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Scientists team up in 'unparalleled' effort to protect Illinois' endangered turtles from increasing threats

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Baby deer rescued from Fox River in downtown Aurora

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Trump administration rolls back key protection for imperiled wildlife

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Judge denies appeal in La Grange pipeline standoff with McCook quarry operators

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicken coup? Family flap over control of famous Harold's Chicken Shack brand lands in court

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Patio guide: 22 spots to eat and drink outside across Chicago this summer

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Affordable cocktails are getting harder to find. Start with these 11 Chicago bars and restaurants.

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Why is beef so expensive? And can consumers expect lower prices anytime soon? 'It's got to get worse before it gets better.'

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Today in History: FIFA World Cup held

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Vintage Tribune: The Aragon Ballroom once lived up to its name, enchanting dancers with music from the 'Waltz King'

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Illinois 250: True crime, gangsters, notorious cases, disasters and unexplained disappearances

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Oswego eyes loan, grant for planned breakfast and lunch restaurant downtown

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Waukegan considering water bill rebates for senior citizens: 'It really can help'

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Parties search for candidates for vacant Lake County Board seat: 'Carries significant responsibility'

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'Broken,' Libertyville's Michael Addari rebuilds at Illinois State. Then Houston Astros pick him in MLB draft.

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