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Funeral for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents, throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon

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Final farewells for Rev. Jesse Jackson put focus on his impact on Black women leaders

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$100 million Touhy Avenue improvement project breaks ground in Des Plaines

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NHL trade deadline: Chicago Blackhawks deal captain Nick Foligno — 'an outstanding human being'

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Review: 'Hamilton' tour is now telling his story for a next generation

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Jeffrey Seller on how 'Hamilton' is now an antidote — and why he walked away from Washington

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Lionel Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Donald Trump's White House mark a change?

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Hannah Hildalgo's 25 points help Notre Dame advance to ACC Tournament semifinals

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Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case

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Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help

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Review: Back from a tour with Mäkelä, the CSO delivers a 'Rite' to remember

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The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

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Watch live: Rev. Jesse Jackson's homegoing service in Chicago

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Editorial: Kristi Noem is sent packing as homeland security secretary. We'll celebrate with most of Chicago.

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Editorial: Discover's takeover by Capital One is costing Chicagoland loads of really good jobs

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Cycling advocates: The mayor endorsed us. Now he advocates against us.

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Jennifer Obel: Campaign mailers are covering my refrigerator but are not informing voters

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'Worse than a prison': 911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE's largest detention camp

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Chicago appeals court vacates judge's use-of-force injunction on immigration agents

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Who is Markwayne Mullin? President Trump taps Oklahoma senator as his next choice to lead Homeland Security.

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Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

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Answer Angel: Olympics style question

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Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to 'Today' show, first since her mother went missing

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'Hamilton' timeline: From Miranda's 'joke' to Broadway smash to a return to Chicago

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'The Bear' series will end after Season 5

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Column: Is it un-American to root against Team USA in WBC? Plus other pressing sports issues.

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World Baseball Classic: Who are the 17 Cubs and White Sox competing? And what are the big games to watch?

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Chicago Bears set to release Tremaine Edmunds, freeing up more cap space — but making linebacker a need

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3 takeaways at Chicago White Sox camp, including Drew Thorpe's positive step and Shane Smith's instant feedback

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

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Photos: The 2026 Chicago Auto Show

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Daylight saving time: Why it began, where it exists and how it saved one Chicago man's life

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Bulletproof vests and rolex watches: the rise and fall of Kristi Noem

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Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

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Wall Street heads for losses again as Iran war enters 7th day, sending oil prices up another 6%

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Lou Malnati's aims to open restaurant on east side of St. Charles in the fall

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Affordability angst: How automakers are courting price-shocked buyers

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Graduates of Illinois clean energy workforce program gain a vision — and skills for the future

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Terry Savage: Last chance to file the FAFSA for your college student

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Amid statewide teacher shortage, Hinsdale schools 'have been very fortunate'

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A fresh approach to fostering youth in Illinois carries hope

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Today in Chicago History: Chance the Rapper cuts CPS a $1 million check as 'call to action'

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Indiana has new A-F grade system state calls "student-centered"

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Crime and Public Safety

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Dolton man convicted in Hammond apartment double slaying

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Hammond bus driver, aide charged after autistic girl, 6, left with bump, scratch

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Gary man sentenced to 49 years after rape trial

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Phone conversations played of defendant in 2012 Calumet City murder case

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Aurora planning commission recommends approval of data center regulations

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American beech tree in Valparaiso is state's biggest

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Meta set to spend $750K backing Illinois statehouse candidates as AI and social media legislation looms

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Scientists connecting NWI pollution and health, digging deeper to measure extent

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Muslim students at Northwestern University carve out a homey Ramadan with iftars and free meals program

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Two Chicago chefs to compete in 'America's Culinary Cup'

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Just in time for Casimir Pulaski Day: The Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a homemade Shamrock Shake

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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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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Today in History: Oreo cookies introduced

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: History of Hawthorne Race Course, the oldest horse-racing venue in Illinois

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Today in Chicago History: John Belushi's death in LA shocks his hometown

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Today in History: Martha Stewart convicted

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Lake Forest man evacuated from in a two-story house after a Friday morning fire

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Man charged with selling drugs that, police say, killed Zion woman

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Business news: New Valpo Parks director and Gary schools security director

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With some Oak Forest Hospital buildings demolished, Cook County seeks input on land use

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