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Sen. Richard Durbin speaks of career, gives graduates advice during Lake Forest College commencement ceremony

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Aldermen advance $55 million tax break for United Center development

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Little Italy priest removed by archdiocese for alleged 'inappropriate conversations'

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Former Gary deputy mayor's complaint against Ragen Hatcher dismissed

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Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty

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Our guide to all the current Broadway shows

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Hoby Milner's journey to Chicago part of 'a great fairytale' for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

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Ice cream, 'tavern fare' highlight new offerings at Burr Ridge Village Center

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Orland High School District 230 to expand digital pass system that tracks students

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Hinsdale Township High School hires assistant superintendent of curriculum

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Crime and Public Safety

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Gary man dies after being hit by train Saturday

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Three dead after wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 in Aurora, state police says

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Former Village of Wilmette employee facing felony charges of bribery and misconduct

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Invasive Callery pear trees, once prized for pretty blooms, crowding out natives

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IDEM announces new air quality advisory for short-term conditions

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Chicago ordinance once forced female swimmers into cumbersome 'bathing dresses'

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Lake Forest Library Board to begin search for new leader after executive director announces retirement plans

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Highland Park Blossoms and Bugs fest focuses on nature's wonders: 'A wonderful opportunity for kids to learn'

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Aurora looks to formalize relationship with downtown organization it helped launch

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