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ICE detains Venezuelan man who had been released on humanitarian parole to donate kidney to brother

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Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

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The last Bennigan's in Illinois is thriving in Elgin as it turns 50

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From calm to spunky, meet Shedd Aquarium's four new beluga whales

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Three tornadoes confirmed as south suburban residents struggle with displacement, outages

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Monday's storms were part of severe weather this summer, with hope that August may bring some relief

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Forest Park cemetery workers arrested during Operation Midway Blitz seek damages

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Trade union jabs Mayor Brandon Johnson as mayoral petitions circulate

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A slimmer Caleb Williams aims to 'move a little bit better' in Year 3 for Chicago Bears QB

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Lollapalooza 2026 weather forecast: Mild temperatures with potential storms

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Police respond to bomb threat at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, investigation underway

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K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

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Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

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Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

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Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

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Editorial: Congress should pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act

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Editorial: Relitigating Rahm Emanuel's school closures does nothing to solve CPS' current problems

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Rep. Fred Crespo: Did Illinois' Speaker of the House normalize sexual harassment?

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Laura Washington: JB Pritzker and Rahm Emanuel are on a collision course in the 2028 presidential race

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Oak Lawn Polaris flood control basin passes 'first test' after Monday's storms, village officials say

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Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order aimed at problem gun sellers

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President Donald Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

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Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina

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Column: Reconnecting with authors Colin Asher and Irvine Welsh, both with new books

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The story behind the White Sox pope hat

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Our top 10 tips for attending Lollapalooza 2026

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Lollapalooza 2026: What to eat at the 4-day festival in Chicago

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Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman finds an offensive groove with an assist from Dansby Swanson's bat

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Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami 'devastated' by news of earthquake in his Japanese hometown

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Former Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak, who 'changed the trajectory of Huskie football,' dies at 81

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A new league marks another major moment in a scattered history for women's pro baseball

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Photos: Chicago Cubs Champions Gate dedication ceremony at Gallagher Way

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Photos: Country music fans gather at Windy City Smokeout

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Photos: Chicagoland celebrates America's 250th birthday

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Column: Chicago Bears now the hunted in the NFC North. Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson still see them as hunters.

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Chicago Bears 'are starting all over again' — but Ben Johnson believes staff continuity gives them a leg up

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Former gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner buys $5.2M Barrington mansion from Motorola Solutions CEO

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Terry Savage: Stress test your money

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Community leaders press Gov. JB Pritzker to help reopen West Suburban and Weiss hospitals

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Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling

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Lakeview man sues feds over immigration raid on his home during Operation Midway Blitz

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ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure

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Ex-chief of patrol cleared of wrongdoing in follow-up to Border Patrol shooting

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NWI survey aims to create report card for disabled and senior citizens

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Milwaukee makes a bid for laid off Chicago Public Schools teachers

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Evanston Council quells referendum on making Northwestern University pay tax equivalents

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'This is exhausting': Chicago school board race objections leave 5 seats uncontested

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Crime and Public Safety

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Court briefs: Griffith man could get 10 years in shooting plea deal

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3 wounded in drive-by shooting in Little Village

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Today in History: Drew Peterson given an additional 40 years in prison

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Documents: Valparaiso woman charged with stabbing father to death

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France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris as soaring heat threatens new surge

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Amazon files for 'frustrating' Hobart data center air permit, activists say

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Musicians coming for Lollapalooza, Riot Fest and North Coast reveal their favorite Chicago restaurants

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Restaurant news: Ann Sather opens new flagship after 81 years of cinnamon rolls in Chicago

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The spritz isn't just the drink of summer. It's changing the way we drink.

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Recipe: Grilled Middle Eastern flank steak

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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 Chicago History: Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo traded to New York Yankees

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Crafting leads to community for members of Heritage Quilters Guild of South Suburbia

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Aurora City Council OKs funds for nine electric vehicle chargers and a youth climate program

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Portage High School could get solar panels with roof work

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Porter Town Council criticizes county's animal control and demand for more money

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Best aquarium water pump

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How this $19 lipstick from Mac became my go-to

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Update your kitchen with the best stainless steel dishwasher

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Pet fountains that will keep your furry friend hydrated and happy

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