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Tracking WNBA free agency: Chicago Sky sign DiJonai Carrington — and acquire Rickea Jackson in a trade

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Aurora alderman accuses mayor of not coordinating on major project

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New Cook County forest preserve boss expands conservation efforts amid federal retreat

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Today in Chicago History: Harold Washington elected city's first Black mayor

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Chicago Sign Museum wants the city's hand-made signs saved before they're gone

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Maren Haile-Selassie's goal and Chris Brady's 4th shutout of season help Chicago Fire run winning streak to 3

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Michigan beats UConn 69-63 to win national championship

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Photos: Clergy visits Broadview ICE facility

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Final Four photos: UConn 71, Illinois 62

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Condo Adviser: Before purchasing a condo, ask to review documents detailing the building's condition

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Gary Works transformer blows, causing loud boom but no injuries

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Wisconsin officials to address claims from Skokie woman that she was detained by ICE for 48 hours

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IUN neuroscience student participated in Alzheimer's detection research

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Valparaiso University to inaugurate new degree at GIS event

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Crime and Public Safety

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Police open death investigation after elderly man found dead on CTA train

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Boy, 16, among 3 wounded Friday night in Englewood shooting

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Man guilty in ex-girlfriend's death, wounding boyfriend near Menards parking lot

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Readers' Choice Food Awards: It's time to vote

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

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Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out

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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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Census welcomes 11 Northwest Indiana communities to the fold

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