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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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Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

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Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

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Week 1 updates: Rome Odunze is active for Chicago Bears opener, but safety Xavier Woods is out

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

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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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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

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

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Week 1 photos: Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers

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

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President Donald Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'

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As Chicago Bears eye Indiana move, Arlington Heights extends lobbyist contract to lure team there

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Will Mitch McConnell return to Senate when it reconvenes on Sept. 14?

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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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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcome first child together

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Aaron Rodgers blasts ex Shailene Woodley for ruining their relationship

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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears opener against the Carolina Panthers — plus our Week 1 predictions

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Column: How does Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP-caliber season rank in the last 40 years of Chicago Cubs lore?

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Down to last strike, Randal Grichuk's 2-run HR lifts Chicago White Sox to 6-5 win and extends AL Central lead

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Column: How did Ben Johnson improve as a coach for Year 2 with Chicago Bears? By digging into the details.

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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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Oak Park and River Forest High School board pushes for more diversity among staff, teachers

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Hearing set on fate of Waukegan hospital property: 'They need to find a resolution as soon as possible'

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A year after Silverio Villegas González's killing, neighbors say fear remains

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Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible

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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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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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Valparaiso board approves expanded policy on license plate readers

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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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Today in Chicago History: 'Slammin' Sammy Sosa hits home runs No. 61 and 62 during 1998 season

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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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Aiden Noto follows in older brother's footsteps to lead Lincoln-Way Central: 'I just want to be like him.'

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

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Final decision expected Monday on whether recall referendum questions will be on fall ballot in Aurora

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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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