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'Most stupid fraud in history': Suburban man gets 10 years in prison for $14M fraud tied to COVID-19 loans

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Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: Jaquan Brisker and C.J. Gardner-Johnson sign elsewhere

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How well have the Chicago Bears addressed their needs? 5 pressing questions after the 1st wave of free agency.

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Ravinia Festival this summer: The CSO, Paul Simon and Ricky Martin in a brand new Pavilion

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CTA brings in Cook County sheriff's police to patrol trains as it looks to appease feds

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North Aurora Road between Naperville, Aurora closing for 4 months for bridge replacement

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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling says increase in home searches coming after training boost

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Lurie reveals exact location of new Downers Grove children's hospital, offers more details

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Libertyville's Cole and Connor Lockwood are teammates for the first time at VU. They're 'enjoying the moment.'

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek White House communications to explore potential Trump administration influence on charges

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3 finalists announced to lead Chicago Public Schools, including interim chief Macquline King

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Illinois EPA rejects coal ash cleanup plan in Joliet, a 'heartening' win for environmentalists

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Southwest Airlines will discontinue service to Chicago O'Hare

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Chicago Cubs notes: Edward Cabrera working on relationship with catchers — and Ryan Rolison among camp cuts

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Weather officials warn of downed tree limbs and power lines as high winds sweep across Chicago

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Chicago Cubs change game times with triple-digit temperatures in Arizona forecast

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Family learns some information about Dan Davis death, express gratitude to community

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Chicago Blackhawks to play in Germany for their 1st overseas games since 2019

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Dartmouth recruit Jake Pollack doesn't hold back with 4 fouls. In OT, he pushes Deerfield into state final.

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Man who attacked Michigan synagogue lost relatives in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

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Aldermen advance $27 million settlement for woman killed in Chicago police chase

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A Skokie woman said ICE detained her for nearly 48 hours after landing at O'Hare. But is it true?

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Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes

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Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union's May 1 walkout puts politics ahead of education

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Editorial: Whatever his reasons, it's good Gov. JB Pritzker isn't joining other blue states on the tax-the-rich bandwagon

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Grab the scissors. Our 'bedsheet ballot' is here.

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David Greising: Chicago is going to lose the Bears. It didn't need to happen.

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Feds drop charges against 2 of the 'Broadview Six' immigration protesters

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Coalition wants special prosecutor named to review agents' conduct during Operation Midway Blitz

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Another Operation Midway Blitz defendant gets a deferred prosecution deal

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Like the river, Natya Dance Theatre flows through and beyond 50 years

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Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

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Review: Daniel Radcliffe is the best thing yet for 'Every Brilliant Thing'

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Broadway hit comedy 'Oh, Mary!' announces SNL alumna as new first lady

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David Mirković — Illinois' other breakout freshman — brings a fiery personality and a high basketball IQ

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Column: Team USA manager Mark DeRosa's gaffe heard round the World Baseball Classic draws critics' ire

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Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis loses war of words — and buckets — to Luka Dončić: 'You have to respond'

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Chicago Bears saw 'the right fit' in Garrett Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman's veteran presence at center

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Tornadoes rip across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana

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Big Ten Tournament photos: Northwestern 74, Indiana 61

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Photos: Celebrating spring at Holi's festival of colors at Navy Pier

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Photos: The public service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: Chicago Fire break ground on $750M stadium at The 78 in the South Loop

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: South Carolina honors the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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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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Old Dominion shooter convicted of Islamic State ties released from prison just 2 years before attack

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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

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Iran soccer team pushes back on Donald Trump comments, saying 'no one can exclude' it from the World Cup

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President Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

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Yorkville council gives green light to controversial 1,000-acre data center campus at nearly six-hour meeting

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USW rejects BP's 'last, best and final offer' in union negotiations

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President Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face.

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Two Southland teachers are finalists for Golden Apple awards

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Bradshaw: AI can assist kids with questions, storytelling

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'Coldest plunge yet' as Andrew students, staff raise $35K for Special Olympics

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Skokie high school district tried to oust a Board member for non-attendance and got denied

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hebron woman charged in drunken I-65 crash that killed Hobart woman, 20

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Homer Glen eyes its own police needs analysis in wake of Will County sheriff service study

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Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

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Jury finds Oswego Township man guilty of first-degree murder in 2021 shooting death of Aurora man

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Grubs back in Lincoln Square neighborhood parks, upending spring sports season

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US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at once

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Nearly 500 structures damaged by Kankakee County tornado, Gov. JB Pritzker reports

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OSHA investigating after chemical leak at Byron Generating Station hospitalizes 10 employees

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: Restaurants and bars with Chicago River views, unlimited food and drinks, and more

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities

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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

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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: Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years

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Today in Chicago History: NFL's Cardinals leave for St. Louis

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: 10 television shows for kids filmed and broadcast in the city

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Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy found guilty of killing 33 young men

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Mediterranean Cafe Zaytun fills old Big Skillet restaurant location in Elgin

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New Chicago eyes dormant Legion post for new town hall

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Check out these Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny appearances in the Elgin area

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Experience elite spin with these top rated pickleball paddles

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These spring-themed Crocs are perfect for sunny days

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Hop over to Walmart and grab these Easter decor items before they're gone

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How spring cleaning has changed over the years

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