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Louisa Kung Liu Chu

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Asking Eric: I'm unsure where things are headed

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Asking Eric: Can I wait for the next nurse?

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Mayor Brandon Johnson says, 'May 1 is happening,' despite pushback from CPS CEO

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City reaches deal to shut down Ford City Mall over safety concerns, but remaining retail tenants want more time

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Judge allows suit to proceed against Alden nursing homes alleging understaffing

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A joyful reunion with birth parents leads to incest and murder

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Subscriber Terms and Conditions

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Terms of Service

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CA Notice of Financial Incentive

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Crime and Public Safety

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Tornado watch in effect for Chicago and Cook County until 11 p.m.

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Chicago suburbs in Cook and Lake counties prepare for Des Plaines River flood

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Chicago Teachers Union increasing dues for most members ahead of school board elections

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Barbara Flynn Currie, Illinois' first female House majority leader and a progressive champion, dies at 85

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What to do in Chicago: A 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' reunion, Michael McIntyre and masters of hip hop

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Column: Like the Wrigley Field ivy, Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner continues to blossom

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Asking Eric: Mother inviting ex over for dinner

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Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam as the Chicago White Sox crush the Athletics 9-2

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Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court

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Now with Atlanta, Angel Reese says she is grateful for her 2 years in Chicago but wanted more

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Cops: 3 killed, 1 critically hurt in West Side shooting

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Chicago Cubs offense dazzles in a 12-4 win over the New York Mets — even as the IL fills up with pitchers

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Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, New York Mets 4

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Actress Christina Applegate reportedly has been hospitalized since late March

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Harrowing video of Officer Krystal Rivera's partner fatally shooting her during a foot chase is made public

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Editorial: Owner of massive Elwood Energy plant isn't waiting for Illinois closure deadlines. They're literally moving the plant to Texas.

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Michael Peregrine: The enduring civic power of Maywood's Bataan Day commitment

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Editorial: Illinois takes a smart step on e-bike safety

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Elizabeth Shackelford: Hungary's lessons for democracy under fire

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BEDS Plus apartments for chronically homeless proposed in Alsip

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CPS to remain open May 1, but agreement allows staff and students to attend rallies

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Gary former deputy mayor submits complaint, investigation request against Ragen Hatcher

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Wall Street on pace for another winning week as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire boosts hope

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What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing

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Review: Northlight gives itself a joyful sendoff with 'The Angel Next Door'

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Brendan Hunt of 'Ted Lasso' talks about his roots in Chicago improv — and the show he's debuting here

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Did the Chicago Sky give up shots at JuJu Watkins and Sarah Strong by trading their next 2 1st-round picks?

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College basketball roster tracker: Andrej Stojaković will return to Illinois for his senior season

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Can Chicago Blackhawks end playoff drought next year? GM says goal realistic — but would require 'major step.'

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San Diego Padres are nearing a deal to sell for a record-breaking price

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NIPSCO, union reach tentative deal, but lockout still in effect

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Developers answer questions about potential Lowell-area data center

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Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout

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Ground broken for new South Shore station to serve downtown Hammond

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security says

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Gary father signs plea deal for ICE confrontation on road

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House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

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Victim speaks against former debate coach sentenced to prison

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Franciscan plans to open osteopathic medical school in Crown Point

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Chesterton High School senior falls from moving vehicle during game of 'Senior Assassin'

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CPS restores disability support funding in Catholic schools

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Man, 44, fatally wounded Friday morning in South Deering

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Bicyclist struck and injured in Gage Park neighborhood

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Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of killing of a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla

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Chesterton's snowy white owl, which captivated many, dies from an apparent electrocution

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How 'love story' between piping plovers Monty and Rose unfolded in Chicago — and how their legacy lives on

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Will County Board OKs solar farm near Crete, reverses rejection on six farms

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years

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Restaurant review: Seedo's Levantine Bakery makes bold pastries and a cheeky 'sandweesh' in Chicago

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This spring's best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs

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Oberweis and Giordano's team up to open new scoop shop in downtown Naperville

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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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Today in Chicago History: Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell arrested for taking more than $30 million from city

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Today in History: Boston Marathon allows women to compete

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: How the city welcomed home American astronauts

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Program about a family's experience with WWII Japanese internment camps and tanaka poetry set in Oak Park

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Earning start, Jowell Colon uses outside corner in jewel of pitching effort for Jacobs. 'It's a good recipe.'

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Lewis-bound Jake Matise pitches shutout for Mount Carmel coach Brian Hurry's 700th win. 'Get it done for him.'

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Oakland commit Mia Balta hits three-run homer to lead Lincoln-Way East. And then in the circle? 'Poker face.'

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Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Safe, secure and fun playpens your child will love

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These heavy duty steering wheel locks prevent vehicle theft

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Keeping up with the Joneses: How the backyard living room has emerged as the it trend for homeowners

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Products that people often overpay for without even knowing

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